Community Programs
Attention Service Providers - Work Experience Pilot for Internationally Trained Newcomer Professionals
Background ICT has obtained funding through Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) to assist 60 internationally trained professionals (ITPs) in select occupations to obtain 3 months of Canadian work experience. Many...
Youth Toastmasters Program Beginning April 2nd
Regina Open Door's Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program is set to begin April 2nd, 2020. This is a great opportunity for newcomer youth to gain knowledge and skills in public speaking, speech writing and leadership. The program will run every Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Regina Open...
Employment Workshops for Newcomers in March
Employment Services at Regina Open Door Society is running 21 employment-related workshops throughout the month of March! The March workshops include the following topics: resume development, advanced interview skills, Personal Care Worker certification cover letter writing...
Canadian Revenue Agency Warns About Scamming
The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has shared information to help people identify when they are speaking with real representatives. This is particularly important as Canadians are filing their taxes this time of year and it is common to be in touch with CRA. Scammers pretending to be...
Financial Information Fair for Newcomers - Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020
The Regina Open Door Society is hosting a Financial Information Fair for Newcomers Five local banks will host information booths and present on various financial topics. This is an opportunity to learn about: Internet and mobile banking Credit cards and credit score Budgeting and...
Early Years Family Centres Cultural Programs
Regina's three Early Years Family Centres provide many programs and services for children newborn to age six and their parents/caregivers. Below we're highlighting 3 programs that focus on culture and may be interesting to newcomer families: Arabic Story Circle is a program that...
Parent Advisory Committee Looking for Newcomers to Join
Regina's Early Years Family Centres provide programs and services to all parents and caregivers of children newborn to age six. They would like for their Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) to be representative of Regina's diverse residents, which includes immigrant and refugee parents. If you...
Cultural Bridging Forum - Feb. 25th!
The Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership (RRLIP) joins the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) in inviting members of our community to attend our 2020 Cultural Bridging Community Forum! The RRLIP, is a community initiative designed to improve the integration of newcomers, guided...
Youth Summer Job Preparation Workshop
CFS Regina Newcomer Career & Support Services along with the Regina Open Door Society Inc. will be hosting a Summer Job Preparation Workshop for Newcomer High School & Post Secondary Students Workshop Topics Include: - Assessing & Building Skill Inventory - Communication & Interpersonal...
RRLIP Survey Deadline Extended!
Thank you to everyone who has completed our surveys so far! While we've had over 300 responses to our Survey for Newcomers, we are still hoping that community members will take the time to complete the RRLIP Survey for the General Community. The RRLIP developed these two surveys to...
