Immigration News
Volunteer Interpreters Needed - Swahili, Nepali, Amharic, Tigrigna, Oromo, Bengali, and Karen!
The Regina Open Door Society is seeking volunteer interpreters to join their Translation and Interpretation Program (TIP). They are looking for interpreters specifically in the following languages: Swahili, Nepali, Amharic, Tigrigna, Oromo, Bengali, and Karen. If you speak any of these...
Saskatchewan's New Expression of Interest System (for Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories)
The Expression Of Interest (EOI) system will begin July 16 and will replace the first-come, first-served model for International Skilled Worker sub-categories. With this new process, the first step toward being considered for either the Express Entry or Jobs In-Demand category will be to create...
TEDX Kakuma Camp Online - First ever TED event filmed in a Refugee Camp was held June 9/18. Watch here
Do You ever wonder what life is like in a Refugee Camp? Join the world’s first ever TEDx event from a refugee camp! Recorded live on June 9/18. About the event TEDxKakumaCamp offers a different lens into the reality of life as a refugee, away from the images of devastation and suffering,...
Are you a New Canadian? There is a special gift waiting for you!
Free from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship! During their first year of citizenship, each new Canadian citizen is able to apply for the Cultural Access Pass . It provides free admission to more than 1000 of Canada's cultural treasures from coast-to-coast-to-coast. The Cultural Access...
IELTS Practise tests - Free
IELTS Practise tests The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the standardized test that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recognizes as proof of English language ability for immigration purposes. Some Canadian immigration applicants are required to take the IELTS...
Pre-Canada Day Celebration for Newcomers! June 28 - 10 am to 12 noon
June 28 is RODS Pre-Canada Day Celebration!!! On Thursday, June 28th, 2018 10:00 AM To 12:00 PM The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) will be hosting A Pre-Canada Day Event. Please Join Us At The City Square Plaza stage. The program will facilitate: a learning opportunity...
Will You Stand #WithRefugees!
Will You Stand #WithRefugees! Regina Open Door Society (RODS) Will Be Hosting A World Refugee Day (WRD) Event On Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 From 12:00 to 1:00 pm, Please Join Us At The City Square Plaza Stage At Noon The Program Will Include: 2018 Newcomer Bursary...
Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand closes within hours of opening
Brief application window can reward applicants who are prepared June 8, 2018 By Stephen Smith, Noah Turner And Eman KatemSaskatchewan’s Occupations In-Demand sub-category opened briefly to 400 applicants yesterday and closed again within a matter of hours. This brief application window...
Newcomers World Market #5 was held June 9th, in the basement of Westminster United Church
Newcomers market a chance to express culture and pursue dreams Abdulnaser Alkhalaf and his wife Hened sell traditional Syrian food to market-goer Connie Barrett at the Newcomers World Market hosted by the Westminster United Church. Jennifer Ackerman /...
Vital Conversations 2018 - Report focusing on Newcomer employment challenges in Regina
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) believes in building our future as a community through dialogue and the power of philanthropy. We focus on and explore iniatives that address issues of community significance consistent with our mission, vision, and values - which are...
