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 Resources:


COMMUNITY CONVERSATION CIRCLES:


Practise your English or French for FREE


Different times and places to practise your language skills.


Download List here


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HOUSING ADAPTATION CHECKLIST


Revised March 2023


A locally-developed educational resource to assist newcomers learning about Canadian housing in Regina.

Many photos, checklists and links provided.



Housing Checklist


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Find program and service information for newcomers and those who support them.


RRLIP Project Resource Page

MOSAIC RETURNS!

Representing cultures from across the world, the pavilions are known for their welcoming atmosphere and their ability to capture and share the distinct energy and identity of the countries they represent. They offer delicious food, colorful costumes and décor, plus lively music and dancing.


Mosaic organizers plan to bring back the festival’s original format, including free transportation that allows people to easily travel from pavilion to pavilion, experiencing international food and drink.


June 1 - 3, 2023

Learn more HERE.



Please contact Nish Prasad, the Mosaic Chair (306) 533-0977 or email for further information.

rmcmosaic2023@gmail.com




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Food Safe Courses

If you are working with food at Mosaic, or other events, it would be helpful to have your Food Safe training, a comprehensive food-safety training program.

Training is provided by Public Health Inspectors. The course educates food handlers on the dangers associated with food service and methods they can use to lower the risks of foodborne illness. There are two levels of Food Safe Courses available.

Participants who score 70% or higher on the final exam will receive a Level 1 Safe Food Handler certificate from the Saskatchewan Health Authority


Upcoming courses:

  • Wednesday May 31, 2023
  • Tuesday June 6, 2023
  • Thursday June 15, 2023
  • There will be no courses in July and August.


Food Safety Level 1 INDIVIDUAL Registration Form

Cost: $65/per person

Manuals available in: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Korean, Punjabi.

Exams can also be in Farsi, Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog.


Food Safety Level 1 GROUP Registration Form

Same cost and languages as above, but register as a group.


Group rates are available if registering 20 or more people for the scheduled course dates. On site private courses may be available to groups of 30 or more people.


www.rqhealth.ca/department/environmental-health/safe-food-handlers-courses

Register here for free workshops



Interactive online PDF of the Free and Fee-For-Service training provided by the Council.

The free training is built in Saskatchewan by residents and is supported by donations, membership, and sponsors.

You will need to set up a free account to register for courses.


New and Noteworthy are:

  • New Worker Readiness - for younger workers, or those new to the Canadian workforce, or a new field of employment.
  • Retail Safety Training
  • Ground Disturbance Training
  • Safe Trailering
  • And many others



Many the paid training programs are available in-person, as webinars, or blended.

Link: 

https://www.sasksafety.org/uploads/1/2/6/0/126017459/ssc_paid_free_7.pdf




FREE Children's Summer Programs

CITY OF REGINA 



PlayEscapes


Children Ages 5-12


Register online now

or

Call the City of Regina PlayLine at 306-777-PLAY (7529)

CATHEDRAL ARTS FESTIVAL


MAY 22-27, 2023


The CVAF is one of Regina’s largest festivals, spanning an entire week and hosting dozens of performances and outdoor events.

Many events are free and family-friendly!


Monday: The festival starts with a Parade at 11:15 am, and free music or poetry in the evening

Tuesday: Youth present a play and the Youth Orchestra performs, with other events scheduled.

Wednesday: Poetry, music, films...


See the full schedule here.

REGINA PUBLIC LIBRARY - INFORMATION ABOUT TUTORING AND SUPPORTING ENGLISH-LANGUAGE LEARNERS



The library is looking for volunteer tutors to help support English language and literacy at RPL.


If you’d like to help English as an Additional Language learners and newcomers to Canada build their confidence and skills, we'd love to connect with you!

Shifts and locations are flexible.

Volunteer training is provided.

Contact us today to get started!



https://bit.ly/3fjEiUF

 



Application form here

Private Refugee Sponsorship Series - online or in-person

2314 - 11th Ave (RODS)

6:00 - 7:30 pm.


May 16: Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program


May 30: Sponsoring as a Group of Five


June 13: Filling the Forms


June 27: In the meantime, What to do Between the Application and Arrival


July 11: The Refugees I Sponsored are Coming - Now What?


July 25: After the Refugees Arrive to Month Thirteen


Click here to Register

SASK HIGHLAND GAMES

AND

CELTIC FESTIVAL


MAY 20, 2023


Victoria Park (downtown Regina)


Local Celtic Festival, internationally-recognized adjudicators judging competitions in: 


  • music - piping and drumming
  • pipe bands
  • dancing and 
  • sports (Scottish Heavy Athletics) 



Youth events, food, drinks and fun


Learn more here

Mark your calendars

for the next scheduled




Jobs Canada Career Fair



Sept 19th, 2023



Regina Public Library will host:


"How to Read Prescriptions” session

May 24, 2023, 1:30 – 2:30 pm.

This hybrid session will be held simultaneously in-person at George Bothwell Branch (2965 Gordon Rd.) and via zoom.

Email literacy@reginalibrary.ca to receive the zoom link and information.


See more information at: https://rrlip.ca/blogs/post/how-to-read-prescriptions-session-at-the-rpl




Family-Friendly Movies: interactive movie time with family and friends

After-school: 3:40 - 5:30 pm.

Albert Branch (3355 - 6th Ave)


Movie listings will be available at Albert Branch on a monthly basis.

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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