Community Programs
Immigrant Access Fund! New Micro-Loan Program for Refugees!
IAF announces new loan product for REFUGEES! IAF Canada’s board of directors have approved a new program: a micro loan specifically for refugees in Canada. Refugees can apply for a loan at no interest cost to them, with the interest funded through donations from the community. The new loan...
New to Regina? Kids Going to School? Helpful Information on SWIS Sask. Website!
SWIS Sask is designed to assist parents, students, teachers and others working with newcomer children. Learning about the Canadian education system is part of the settlement process, and SWIS (Settlement Workers in Schools) workers can help you better understand what is happening in schools...
Make 150 Count! Small Community Project Grants!
'Make $150 count'! "Some Regina newcomer youth leaders have successfully implemented a small project in Regina. This project, called 'Make 150 Count' and was initiated by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). It encourages the youth across the country to do something good for their community with...
SOHL's Volunteer Program: Calling for Committee Members
We are excited to announce our new Volunteer Committee! In light of the Ministry of Education funding cuts this year, we are looking to establish a strong volunteer base to support the work being done in the SOHL office and by our Board and numerous committees. The Volunteer Coordination...
'They seem to be about love,': Mobile Muslims set up in Sask.
A national mobile exhibition that aims to stop Islamophobia has arrived in Saskatchewan. The travelling display is a campaign by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at community and it aims to educate non-Muslims about the sect. Brian Harris heard that the truck would be in town, so he made his way to...
Essalamou Alaykom Food Sale Event! Organized by a few Syrian Families! August 20th!
Syrian Food Sale Event! "We are a few Syrian families who organise a food sale event on August 20th from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre (2900 13th Ave.) We would like to invite you and we hope many would join us to enjoy the dishes of Syrian cuisine. Thank you."...
Summer Spin Camp Theatre Performance! Free!
Summer Spin Theatre Camp Final Performance Friday, August 12, 2016 Come witness the newcomer youth as they showcase their different talents through a variety of performances! The show will start at exactly 3:00 pm (please arrive at least 15 minutes early)! Globe Theatre (2nd Floor,...
Immigrant Access Fund! Information About Micro-Loans! For Internationally Trained Immigrants!
Immigrant Access Fund Canada supports newcomers who arrive in our country equipped with excellent professional skills and knowledge but face significant barriers to employment. Often they fall into poverty as they become stuck in unemployment or low paying “survival” jobs. As they lack...
Share Your Love of Culture Contest! Make a Video!
Share Your Love of Culture Contest Are you ready for the big screen? Culture Days and Sun Life Financial invites you to create a video expressing your creativity and sharing your love of culture. You can win a chance for your 30-60 second video to be seen at Cineplex Cinemas across Canada...
Growing Vegetables with 2 Buckets! (or Grow Bags!
Are you interested in growing some of your own vegetables? No garden space? No yard? But perhaps a deck, patio or rooftop? 2 young men, brothers, wanted to do something to reduce hunger and malnutrition in children around the world, using easily available and low-cost or throw-away...
