Community News from the RRLIP Project


Hello Regina Community Members!


The Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership (RRLIP Project) strengthens and supports the community’s efforts to welcome, settle and integrate newcomers. In the last Newcomer Survey, we learned that many people do not know about programs in the community and/or how to access them. 


The goal of these regular emails is to increase awareness of and access to relevant programs, services and events that enhance and support newcomer settlement in Regina.

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FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES


Do you want to apply for Canadian citizenship but don't know where to begin? Join RODS Citizenship 101 course to learn everything you need to know to get started.



This 10-week course is based on the 'Discover Canada Guide', and each session will focus on one to two chapters of the guide.


You will be provided with extra materials, presentations, and fun interactive tasks to test your knowledge.


It's all online and very flexible.


Starting April 1st

10 sessions

Saturdays at 11 am


Hosted by RODS - Regina Open Door Society


Website: https://rods.sk.ca/
Register Here

CLBPT LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS IN REGINA


Who is Eligible for CLBPT Language Assessments? 

  • Adults 18 and older.
  • Temporary residents eligible to work in Saskatchewan.
  • Individuals who have not received a CLBPT assessment within the last six months.
  • Individuals who have not been actively participating in a CLB reference program.
  • Individuals who need a CLB assessment for employment planning or for a professional licensing reason. 


To Register for CLBPT Language Assessments In Regina, contact:


Phone: 306-525-5272

Email: infohub.regina@iwssaskatoon.org

Location: 100 - 2445 13th Ave., Regina


For information about other Saskatchewan locations, see poster.


EHRLO BASKETBALL LEAGUE - Free Opportunity for Children/Teens 6 to 16


Ehrlo Sport Venture Program (Sport Venture) believes that everyone should have the right to play, so works to provide youth and families with control of, and access to, a variety of recreational programs.


Sport Venture thinks everyone should be able to decide if, when, and how they want to participate in sports. You shouldn’t have to worry about the cost of league fees or expensive equipment.


They want to make it easy for as many families as possible to participate in their programs, so offer free sports leagues (hockey, basketball, soccer, baseball, and football) and have a library where you can borrow sports equipment, free of charge.


All of our programs are staffed by volunteers and staff ambassadors from the Regina community.



The season runs from April 17 until May 27, on Mondays, Wednesdays and

Thursdays


Phone: 306-751-2411

Fax: 306-751-2410

Email: sportventure@ranchehrlo.ca


Volunteer coaches are needed and would be appreciated. https://ehrlo.com/careers/volunteer

Volunteer registration form: Basketball 


For more information: https://ehrlo.com/sport-venture/home

Register Here

MEDICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES


 The Sask. Health Authority (SHA) can help you in over 100 languages. On the phone or at the hospital, make sure to ask for interpretation. It will be by phone, and may take a few minutes, but it will help everyone to understand the medical situation more clearly, and help avoid mistakes. You will be connected to a professional, trained interpreter, so all your information will be private and confidential.


Health questions: Call Healthline 811

Free, confidential, 24-hour health and mental health and addictions advice, education and support. This telephone line is available to the people of Saskatchewan. It is staffed by experienced and specially trained Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Registered Social Workers.

Services are offered in English, with translation available in over 100 languages.


For Emergencies: Call 911


When to take a child to emergency for care. 

This resource is on the Sask. Health Authority Moms & Kids website

https://momsandkidssask.saskhealthauthority.ca/emergencies/it-emergency



CREATIVE KIDS: FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS 4-19


Creative Kids removes financial barriers to arts and cultural activities for Saskatchewan kids ages 4 to 19.

Funding support is available for engagement in art, theatre, music, dance and cultural activities.

Participants can receive grants of up to $750 per year. 

Who is Eligible?

  • Saskatchewan children ages 4 to 19 – children must be 4 years old before the application deadline
  • Families with the greatest financial need
  • Artistic and cultural activities. Here is a list of eligible activities
  • Funding is paid to the service provider


Financial Need

Creative Kids funds children from families with financial barriers to artistic and cultural activities. Based on the number of applications received and funds available, most supported families have incomes less than $40,000.

Applicants will need to include a Notice of Assessment from Canadian Revenue Agency or pay stubs for each parent in the home.







Creative Kids - Provincial Office


404 – 2125 11th Avenue

Regina, SK S4P 3X3

Fax: (306) 780-9252


Local: (306) 780-9361

Toll free: 1-855-277-9469

info@creativekidssask.ca





For more information: https://creativekidssask.ca/


REGISTER HERE

FREE - ADULT PUBLIC SPEAKING PROGRAM

Open to all Newcomers


Tuesdays: 5-7 pm

April 4 - May 23

In-person

2314 11th Ave., Regina (RODS)


Unleash the leader in you!

This public speaking workshop will give you an opportunity to learn and improve your public speaking and leadership skills.


This is an 8-week long program that runs every Tuesday starting April 4 until May 23, 2023.


More details and to register: https://rods.sk.ca/services/toastmasters-adults/

SURVEY ON THE FUTURE OF CANADA'S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM

 

The Government of Canada has launched an initiative called "An Immigration System for Canada’s Future".

The website says: "To support Canada’s economy and help strengthen our communities, it’s essential to have immigration policies and programs that are modern, responsive to change, and aligned with Canada’s social, economic and cultural needs."


Until the end of April 2023, the government will be talking to people across the country to collaborate on a vision of the future of Canada’s immigration system.


As part of this, a public survey has been launched, to gather views from anyone with an interest in immigration. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TELL THE GOVERNMENT YOUR IDEAS, THOUGHTS, AND CONCERNS ABOUT THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM!

It is anonymous (no one will know who you are), it must be completed all at once (about 15 minutes) and it WILL NOT AFFECT your immigration status in any way.


Please think about these questions ahead of time, and share your ideas about:


  • How can immigration support Canada’s economic and social goals for the future?
  • What are the strengths of our immigration system today?
  • What changes can we make to help us achieve long-term success, and what will be the milestones along the way?
  • How can we best meet the needs of newcomers to Canada?


There is a deadline for participation. Please complete the survey by April 27, 2023


Visit the dedicated Government of Canada webpage here to learn more

The RRLIP has many free resources about Regina, which can be found under the Resources Tab on the Home page. Please feel free to use them, and share them. They are for you!
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