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.

Please share this information widely. Thank you so much!

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RRLIP RESOURCE:

First-Time Driving in Saskatchewan - and Multilingual Driving Instructors in Regina

This RRLIP resource highlights Information and links to SGI Driver's Handbook and Practise tests in multiple languages, and steps required to get your Driver's License in Saskatchewan (a program with multiple steps, where you progress as you gain experience).

There are also links and contact information for Driving instructors who speak different languages.

Driving Resource

This resource was developed in collaboration with Community Partners.

Many other resources can be found on the RRLIP Website Resources page:

https://rrlip.ca/pages/project-resources

REFUGEE CLIENTS NEED YOUR HELP!

Do you have a rental house or suite?

Many refugees are coming to Regina, supported by Regina Open Door Society staff, and funded for their first year in Canada by the Government of Canada. These refugees have often been waiting for years in refugee camps, and have come from war-torn countries or other difficult situations. They need places to live!

Settlement workers support refugees as they learn about life in Canada and living in Canadian houses, go to English classes, get children into school and find employment. But the first step is finding a safe place to live, close to schools, shopping and transportation.

If you have a space (all sizes are needed) that you could rent to refugees, please contact the Housing Registry at RODS - https://rods.sk.ca/contact/housing/

or contact Murshed at housing@rods.sk.ca 306-352-3500

RITES OF PASSAGE (Immigrant Experiences)

May 10-18, 2023

The Shu-Box Theatre, Riddell Centre
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2

Families welcome

Rites of Passage is a new play centering around the experiences of a Nigerian immigrant in Canada and a settler Canadian. Based on the playwrights’ experiences of immigrating to Canada after waiting for a decision for two years and five months, the play takes the audience through the psychological and emotional trauma faced by many immigrants before immigrating to, and while living in, Canada. This production is appropriate for all ages, but is recommended for ages 16 and up.

This production is grateful for the support of Canada Council for the Arts.

Doors will open 30 mins before the showtime.

We will hold the doors for the 2:00pm and 7:30pm buses at the Riddell Centre to accommodate any audience members using public transport.

RISER is supported by the Government of Canada, RBC Foundation, and a community of Senior Partners. RISER Regina is presented by On Cue Performance Hub & Why Not Theatre.

Special Performances:

The May 10th performances have 'Pay-What-You-Will' ticket options.
All other performances have a set cost for adults ($25), students or seniors ($15) or children (12 and under - $5).

Click here for tickets

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC SUMMER CAMPS 2023

Sask Polytechnic will be offering a variety of fun and educational week-long camps in Regina this summer.

Registration is now open, with early-bird registration in effect until May 15, 2023. Register early as space is limited!

Additional camps and dates will be posted on an ongoing basis.

All camps are held at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus.

Camps run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Drop off is between 8:15 - 9 a.m.

Pick up is between 4 - 4:45 p.m.

Additional information

Participants need to bring a water bottle labelled with their name.
Participants need to bring a nut-free lunch.
Lunch supervision will be provided.

Camp options exist for:

Ages 9-12 (entering grades 4-6)
Ages 12-15 (entering grades 7-9)
Career exploration camp options for:
Ages 15-19 (entering grades 10+)

Themes for the camps include:

Gearhead Automotive, Get Your Game On!, Rockin’ Robotics & Cool Coding, Camp EMS, Young Builders, Sustainable Innovators - Design and Build the World of Tomorrow!, STEAM (science, technology, electronics,

art and math), Summer Creators: Explore Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Refunds and cancellations

Refunds will be issued for camp cancellations received up to seven calendar days prior to the first day of the camp. Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. You can opt to transfer the full amount to another camp depending on space availability.

No refunds or transfers will be accepted after the withdrawal deadline

(7 calendar days prior to camp start date). Eventbrite fees will not be refunded.

If you have any questions, please email: youthprograms@saskpolytech.ca

or call 306-775-7269.

UPCOMING EVENTS - early May

FREE!

Regina Public Library Learner Conference 2023

Date: May 6, 2023

Time: 10 am - 3 pm

Location: Queensbury Convention Centre, 1700 Elphinstone Street

Meeting Room 1

Come for a day of learning, networking, meeting new people!

Information sessions include:

Indigenous Culture Awareness
Learner Success Stories
Sask. Housing Corporation Info
What Newcomers Need to Know About Finding a Job in Canada

Refreshments/lunch provided.

literacy@reginalibrary.ca.

Map and transportation info

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 participatory creative and cultural experiences.

Apply now for funds to develop an event!

SaskCulture's Culture Days Hub Sponsorship aims to support communities and/or cultural groups in bringing together two or more community cultural partners to hold cultural activities during Culture Days.

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 will be determined by community size, the strength of community partnerships, and the quality and extent of programs or activities offered. Culture Days Hubs are encouraged to work with partners to host cultural activities and distribute sponsorship funds accordingly.

This year, applications with activities and programming that advance Truth and Reconciliation as part of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be prioritized.

Please note: due to the limited amount of funding, sponsorships may not cover all expected expenses.

To learn more about this opportunity or request an online application, please contact Busayo Osobade

or call (306) 780-9434.

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REGINA OPEN DOOR SOCIETY CAREER LINK 2023

In-person

MAY 11th, 2023

Regina Open Door Society (RODS) also has an online session scheduled to help you get the most from this opportunity to meet with employers.

For further information, and a list of Employers who will be present at Career Link, click here

Did you know? MAY is:

Asian Heritage Month: For information on history and events: https://mcos.ca/events/asian-heritage/

Canadian Jewish Heritage Month : online information session/panel discussion May 15. Register here

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 (at the bottom of the home page)

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