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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.
Please share this information widely. Thank you so much!
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RRLIP RESOURCE:
HOUSING ADAPTATION CHECKLIST
Living in Canadian housing can be very different from housing in other parts of the world. Adapting to Canadian housing can be challenging.
This plain language resource has pictures, links to videos, and explanations about how and why to care for an apartment or house in Regina including: kitchen and bathroom safety, being a good neighbour, fire safety, etc.
The checklist reflects the locally- identified needs and challenges experienced by newcomers in Regina.
Housing Adaptation Checklist
Many other resources can be found on the RRLIP Website Resources page:
https://rrlip.ca/pages/project-resources
Other community resources - such as Welcome Videos, Fire Safety and Preparing for an Emergency can be found here:
https://rrlip.ca/pages/community-resources
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DOWNTOWN REGINA FREE EVENTS
Free programs and events/all ages
Pat Fiacco Plaza and Victoria Park
12th Ave. and Victoria Ave.
Weekly Events:
Games in the Park
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Zumba on the Plaza
Tuesdays
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Summer Salsa Nights
Fridays
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Family Storytime in the Park
Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:30 am – 11:30 am
For more information, the organization sponsoring the events, and updates, check the Schedule.
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52nd Regina Folk Festival
August 11 – 13
Friday Evening, all day Sat/Sun
Victoria Park
The 2023 festival lineup features an incredible blend of musical styles, cultural influences and unique talents.
The 2023 festival will offer:
-FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS and WORKSHOPS
-a CHILDREN’S AREA with music, dance & crafts,
-a huge VENDORS MARKET with one-of-a-kind items and tasty treats,
-festival BEER GARDENS,
-a pop-up RECORD STORE
-MAIN STAGE CONCERTS
Reduced prices for youth (13-17) and seniors (65+), children 12 and under - FREE
Bring your own chairs or blankets!
Tickets now available for the Main-Stage shows
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ARE YOU A HOUSING PROVIDER?
Do you rent a house or apartment to others?
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SHORT SURVEY!
Finding permanent housing for newcomers (both immigrants and refugees) can be difficult, especially if renters have no Canadian references.
We would like to hear about the challenges, concerns, hesitancies, benefits, and successes that housing providers have experienced when renting, or considering renting to newcomers. The survey will also give rental housing providers the opportunity to share their ideas about needed supports to benefit them and the rental process.
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GIVING BLACK 2023:
FREE Virtual Conference
August 10
8:30 am - 10:30 am CST
AgentsC Inc.'s 3rd annual Giving Black virtual conference is happening on August 10 during Black Philanthropy Month.
Register for an opportunity to interact with global Black social change leaders contributing to social transformation through leadership, governance, fundraising, philanthropy, volunteerism, consulting and community engagement.
This year’s celebration will continue our traditional format, featuring music, poetry, and lively discussion, as well as our ever popular story-telling “Griot Hour”.
Speakers to be announced soon!
Generosity, Philanthropy, Reciprocity, Ubuntu, Sankofa, የበጎ አድራጎት ሥራ, Abagiraneza, Stockvel, Harrambee, Uhisani, Ajo, Ara Eni, Chifundo, Kwabaswele
Imagine Canada is proud to co-sponsor this year’s conference.
AgentsC Inc.
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RECENTLY ARRIVED TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS (TFWs)
FREE PROGRAM
"First Steps to Settlement for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs)" provides newcomer TFWs with the information and resources they need to help them with their settlement journey.
Most topics covered should/can be completed within the first two months of arrival. It will take approximately 1 hour, and a booklet with more detailed information will be provided.
In the session, you will learn:
- Important Settlement Steps to consider in the first 2 months.
- The most important documents to apply for.
- How to find a place to live, open a bank account, and use public transportation.
- How to register yourself and/or your children in school.
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How to find employment (if have an open work permit) and improve your English.
- Federal/provincial benefits you can apply for (child benefits, GST credit, etc.)
- Other supports available
- Settlement services & programs available for newcomers in Regina.
Thursdays at 2 PM
- In-person at Regina Open Door office at 2314 11th Ave, Regina, S4P 0K1 and
- On-line on Zoom.
To attend a session, choose a date on the registration form here
Please note the CUAET work permits from Ukraine and the post graduate work permit (PGWP) are not eligible for this TFW program.
Questions? tfw@rods.sk.ca or call
306-550-9057.
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Newcomer Employment Programs in Regina
The RRLIP Employment page has links to specific organizations providing Newcomer Employment programs. These programs are always changing, and cover ages from youth to seniors, PR's to Temporary Foreign Workers, women and differing language levels. Some have newsletters or calendars. They provide individual help, classes on interviewing, resume writing, specific job training, host Job Fairs, etc.
Programs Examples:
CECS (French and English) Connector program - connecting newcomers with professionals in the same field of experience, Francophone Employment
CFS - Workplace ESL Communication Skills for Women, Youth Link
RIWC - Targeted Initiative for Older Workers, Online Skills Assessment, Technology Class
RODS - Career Bridging Program; Work Placement, SOPA (pre-arrival classes and counselling)
Regina Public Library - Many short classes and presentations for Employment and Entrepreneurs, on-line Linked-In Learning and Gale classes
Regina Work Preparation - Virtual Reality Career Exploration, Computers to use and assistance with Job search
Sask Polytech (for registered students) - One-on-One Services, Job Fair
SSILC (people with disabilities) - Self Management, Job-Finding Club
UCC - (Ukrainian speakers) - Job search, Employment Counselling
RRLIP Local Employment Services page
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REGINA PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Free
- In-person
- on-line
- Many different kinds of events at local branches
reginalibrary.ca/featured-events
KIDS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
- On until Sept 4
- Kids 14 years and under
Games and contests for kids.
Pick up the game card at your local branch.
https://www.reginalibrary.ca/levelup
HOME LIBRARY SERVICE
Free for Regina residents who are unable to visit the library due to age, illness or disability
Includes all the same materials that you can get in the library, including:
- regular and large print books
- magazines
- audiobooks
- DVD's
- CD's
Staff will select items based on your reading preferences and arrange for delivery to your home.
outreach@reginalibrary.ca
306-777-6048
(This program is also available if you are providing care for someone in your home, or are a personal care home; long-term care facility; or seniors residence) .
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SASKATCHEWAN CULTURE DAYS
Culture Days will be taking place September 22nd - October 15th, 2023. Culture Days allows communities across Canada to come together to CREATE, SHARE, and CONNECT through creative and cultural experiences.
Culture Days Resources for Organizers
The Culture Days website has free resources to support organizers in the successful planning and promotion of their Culture Days events. You can also access promo banners, templates, and marketing resources in your Dashboard.
Culture Days Marketing Kit
Culture Days has launched its 2023 creative campaign! As an organizer, you can now access tools, resources, and templates to help you spread the word about your events.
Take advantage of a collection of creative assets for posters, social media posts, videos, and digital ads. The Marketing Kit includes tips and guides to help you plan and promote your events.
Contact Busayo Osobade
or call (306) 780-9434.
Subscribe to the Newsletter here
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Opportunities for August:
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Exploring Provincial Parks for FREE! This summer, you can borrow Saskatchewan Provincial Park Passes using your Regina Public Library Cards! These passes can be used to enjoy a seven-day loan period with free access to nearly 100 regional parks across the province.
Information about many other events can be found at:
| 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! You can also sign up for the NewsBlog (bottom of the home page). |
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