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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.
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Please share this information widely. Thank you so much!
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: EMBRACE EQUITY
Wednesday, March 8,
12:00-1:00 pm
Central Library
Join us for an important conversation with four community leaders, hosted by Rhonda Rosenberg from the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan.
Learn more about the barriers women face in our community and what we can do about it. Panelists include Jamiy Moran from the North Central Family Centre, Joana Valamootoo from Creative Options Regina, Rania Al Harthi from Regina Immigrant Women’s Centre, and Christine Boyczuk from Age Friendly Moose Jaw.
You can find more information here: https://www.reginalibrary.ca/attend/programs/7966597
Or register to attend online here: https://www.reginalibrary.ca/attend/programs/7966598
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FREE JOB FAIR
Career and Volunteer Opportunities in the Non-Profit Sector - an event to inform job seekers, volunteers, and community members
Attendees will gain valuable professional insight and advice about working and volunteering in the non-profit sector through a panel discussion and career expo.
During the expo portion of this event, participants will have the opportunity to network with organization representatives and learn about both voluntary and paid opportunities.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Time: 2:30-3:30 pm Panel Discussion
3:30-5:30 pm Expo
Location: Regina Public Library
Central Branch: 2311-12th Avenue
Regina
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FREE FAMILY EVENT
Community Connections invites you to an afternoon of free food, performances and cultural displays created by your neighbours, plus door prize draws and much more!
This is a free event and everyone is welcome!
Sunday, March 12, 2023
1:00 – 5:00 pm (Doors open at 12:30 pm)
Glencairn Neighbourhood Recreation Centre
2626 Dewdney Avenue East, Regina
If you would like to perform or display your cultural heritage, please contact Dennis at
(306) 789-8429
Dewdney East Community Association: info@decaregina.ca
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VACCINE INFORMATION SESSIONS AND COVID-19 CLINICS FOR NEWCOMERS
Regina Open Door Society (RODS) has a special health team to answer your questions, help you assess your vaccine status, and assist you in getting needed vaccines. They provide interpretation services when necessary.
Information sessions are held at RODS (in-person and by Zoom) and at the Regina Public Library - in various languages.
Learn about adult and children's vaccinations, including flu, COVID and travel, clinic services and more.
March Information Sessions - 7th and 14th; 7-8 pm (online)
COVID-19 Clinic - March 1st;
10am - 3 pm at RODS
Library Information Sessions
Glen Elm Branch; 1-2 pm
March 2nd - Arabic
March 9th - Pashto
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FREE COMMUNITY FAIR FOR NEWCOMERS
Location: Core Ritchie Neighborhood Centre
445 - 14th Ave., Regina
Date: March 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
This event provides newcomers to Canada (Immigrants and Refugees) with information on services and resources available to them within their community.
For the last few years, the Fair has been virtual, but this year it will be IN-PERSON.
The Community Fair provides opportunities for Regina community organizations to meet with immigrant and refugee newcomers and share about their services and programs.
Hosted by RODS - Regina Open Door Society
More Information here
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The Witness Blanket exhibit will be available to the public
(can be booked by classrooms)
until March 15, 2023.
Classrooms and people who identify as Indigenous are permitted to see the Witness Blanket free of charge.
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The Witness Blanket is displayed at the RCMP Heritage Centre as an act of Reconciliation.
As the enforcement arm of the government, the RCMP acted as truant officers for Residential Schools and enforced policies like the Indian Act, which attempted to suppress and assimilate Indigenous Peoples.
Inspired by a woven blanket, this large-scale work of art contains hundreds of items reclaimed from Residential Schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures from communities across Canada.
Admission hours and prices on the website: https://rcmphc.com/en/visit/hours-admissions
For more information: WITNESSBLANKET.CA
For more information on RCMP Heritage Centre and Educational programs, contact info@rcmphc.com
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DOES YOUR GROUP HAVE A PROJECT TO INCREASE CULTURAL AWARENESS?
SaskCulture has a number of different types of grants available, for various types of programs.
The Multicultural Initiative Fund (MIF) aims to advance cross-cultural understanding and support work that aligns with the principles of Truth and Reconciliation in Saskatchewan by supporting projects encouraging people to share, learn, appreciate and respect cultural diversity. For more information, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website and download various reports.
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Anti-Racism work which engages in issues of power and privilege, and addresses individual and systemic discrimination. Anti-Racism includes active dialogue and action towards building equity and justice within cultural organizations and communities.
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Intercultural Connections work which entails sustained cross cultural engagement through activities like cultural exchanges, cooperative work between communities, creating safe spaces, community dialogues, creative projects and integration work for welcoming and inclusive communities.
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Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) projects that seek to implement a process of healing relationships that require public truth sharing, apology and commemoration to acknowledge and redress past harms towards implementing the TRC Calls to Action and Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Applicants are encouraged to identify who they are reconciling with and which Calls to Action they are seeking to address.
For more information, visit SaskCulture’s Indigenous Awareness Hub.
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Cultural Retention work which supports the development and advancement of cultural practices and traditions internal to a particular cultural community. Indigenous communities are encouraged to apply to the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership grant program for activity in this area.
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Celebration of Diversity work which supports the performances, displays, and expressions
of ethno-cultural and Indigenous groups for the purposes of education and engagement with the broader community. Celebration of Diversity includes events such as festivals, cultural showcases, and performances that introduce cultural worldviews, expressions, creativity and innovation.
See the information page here
Application deadline is March 31, 2023.
CONTACT Paul Gingras
Outreach Consultant
(306) 780 - 9813
1-866-476-6830
pgingras@saskculture.ca
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