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The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

Latest News

2013 Newcomer Bursary Recipients Announced!

1 week ago | June 10, 2013

Congratulations to the 2013 Newcomer Bursary recipients: Favia Flavia Hadiseh Samadyar Karuna Regmi Nu R'Na Hser Nu Nee Tha Lay Too Paw Recipients will be presented with a certificate ...

Farida's Story

1 month ago | May 9, 2013

Farida was operating a restaurant and women’s clothing shop in Congo when war came to her home. She was forced to flee to a refugee camp in Ethiopia and eventually moved to Canada with her young...

Manjinder's Story

1 month ago | May 9, 2013

I came from India with two years of research experience in Nanotechnology and having completed Masters in Electronics. Based on my research and education, although I got my Engineer-in-Training licens...

Red Cross Babysitting Course

4 months ago | February 5, 2013

FREE Newcomer Youth Opportunity A Partnership between Red Cross & Regina Open Door Society! Become a Red Cross Babysitter! Who Can Register? If you are a refugee or immigrant youth age 11 - ...

Orientation Information Services

5 months ago | January 15, 2013

Orientation Services for Newcomers (OSN) is hosting a number of Information Sessions. They are as follows: Health & Wellness - Thursday, January 31st, 2013 Life Skills Workshop - Thursday, Feb...

Meet Tha Mu Eh - 2012 Newcomers Bursary Winner

1 year ago | June 5, 2012

I came to Canada five years ago form Tailand as a refugee. I have worked hard and this semester I will be ocmpleting my grade 12 at Martin Colliegiate. I believe that my exellent academic record and s...

Meet M’Thu Hser Lah - 2012 Newcomers Bursary Winner

1 year ago | June 5, 2012

I am M’thu Hser Lah and I moved to Canada in 2007. I arrived here September 2007. I am presently a grade twelve student at Balfour Collegiate and plan to further my education. At Balfour Collegi...

Meet Lahset Lay - 2012 Newcomers Bursary Winner

1 year ago | June 5, 2012

My name is Lahset Lay. I am from a Thailand Refugee Camp. Novemer 2006 I came to Canada with my parents and seven siblings. I came to Canada because of the war in Burma. Burmese military tried to elmi...