Events
Virtual Sports Fair!
Check out our upcoming Sports Fair to learn about fitness and sports activities available in Regina for children, youth and adults! Our Welcoming Community for Newcomers program has brought together many fitness and sports organizations in the city to showcase all the activities and programs...
Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
Do you have family members that are refugees in another country? Do you want to know how to bring them to Canada? Then the Private Sponsorship session is for you! In this session, you will learn about the requirements of the program, different ways to sponsor a refugee and the responsibilities...
2021 AGM
You are invited to attend the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Regina Open Door Society on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 5:15 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, RODS will be hosting their AGM via Zoom. Meeting details will be emailed to registered delegates in...
English for Employment - Personal Care Worker
Eligibility Requirements: Newcomer to Canada within the last 5 years 18 years of age and older Assessed at English CLB 4+ Legally authorized to work in Saskatchewan Please attend an ONLINE information session to find out more and apply: Monday, November 9th at 10:00 am - Click here...
English for Employment: Retail and Customer Service
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Newcomer to Canada within the last 5 years 18 years of age and older Assessed at English CLB 4+ Legally authorized to work in Saskatchewan TO APPLY: Please attend an ONLINE information session. Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 am OR Friday, September 25 at...
Cultural Awareness Training
Regina Open Door’s Community Connection program would like to invite you to a cultural awareness training. The main objective of the Community Connection Program is to increase the engagement of Regina’s diverse agencies and organizations in the process of supporting newcomers’ settlement. ...
Homework Help Club for grades 4 - 8
A FREE on-line program for newcomer students to stay connected with academics and school routine! To register: Contact a SSWIS worker or EAL teachers at your schools or email the program facilitator at sswis@rods.sk.ca for more details! What you will need: The On-line Homework Club...
Financial Information Fair for Newcomers
Attend this fair to learn more about: Types of bank accounts Internet and mobile banking Credit cards and credit score Budgeting and payday loans and much more! Meet with representatives from BMO, CIBC, Conexus Credit Union, RBC, and Scotia Bank When: February...
Group Of 5 Sponsorship Information Session
At this session, you will learn more about sponsoring refugees through the GROUP Of 5 process. Please remember that to be a sponsor you must: Be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen Be at least 18 years of age Live in the community to which the refugee will come Be able to...
The Responsibilities Of Refugee Sponsors
Attend this session to learn more about: The financial and settlement requirements of refugee sponsors The tasks of resettlement The best practices toward successful integration How to calculate financial support The session will be on February 7th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 2314...
Public Speaking Workshop
Our Welcoming Community for Newcomers Program (WCN) in partnership with Toastmasters International will be offering a free public speaking and leadership program. This program runs every Saturday starting January 18th, from 10:00 am to12:00 pm at 2314 11th Avenue (main floor)...
2019 Newcomer Bursary Recipients Announced!
Congratulations To This Year's Newcomer Bursary Recipients! Abeer Awad Alaa Al Shater Avin Almosallem Brksina Weldemichael Doaa Seefan Ibrahim Al Moulia Kawthar Alkhateeb Marseel Yadkoo Mirna Yadkoo Mou’Men Al Mahnaseh Saron Woldu Shereen Almosallem TWELVE Awards Of $2,500...
Career Link 2019!
Empowering Newcomers Through EmploymentConnecting Employers To A Diverse Workforce Come meet some of the best employers in the city, learn about networking opportunities and connect with different professional organizations and employment resources! Wednesday, May 8th, 2019International...
Upcoming Employment Services Workshops - Register Now!
Employment Services Is Currently Offering The Following Workshops: Morning Workshops (9:00 Am To 1:00pm): Competency Based Cover Letter Writing - April 16th to 18th - 9 am to 1 pm Targeted Resume Development - April 23rd to 26th - 9 am to 1 pm Advanced Interview - May 6th to 10th - 9 am to...