Rebuilding a Career with Confidence – Muhammad Asghar Journey to Success

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When Muhammad Asghar Haris arrived in Regina from Pakistan in April 2024, he brought more than 20 years of experience in human resources, training, organizational development and administration. Having worked with leading organizations in Pakistan…

Learning Forward: A Journey of Change

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The Canada Connect Mentorship program by Shazia Shareef A Match Story from the Canada Connect Program. This story is based on the monthly progress reports submitted by Volunteer Mentor Disha, documenting their match and collaborative journey…

A Warm Welcome: How Community Volunteers Change Lives

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By Shazia Shareef When Jeanmarie arrived in Canada from Burundi as a Government-Aided Refugee (GAR), he carried something powerful with him: hope—hope for a fresh start and a brighter future for his two young daughters. Starting over in…

Navigating the Job Market as a Newcomer: Dulce’s Story of Determination

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Moving to a new country comes with big challenges—especially when it comes to rebuilding a career. When Dulce Islas Lee arrived in Regina in 2022, she knew she had to start over. With a background in graphic design and editorial work, she…

Navigating Regina’s Extreme Cold: A Practical Guide for Newcomers

Welcome to Regina—where winter can be frigid, but the community spirit is always warm! Despite our friendly atmosphere, temperatures in Regina can drop low enough to make you think you’ve stepped onto another planet. But don’t worry—by…

Success Through Support: Ansh’s Story of Community and Determination

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In 2023, Ansh Bokha took a big step by moving to Canada to pursue a diploma in General Science. Adjusting to a new country while keeping up with his studies wasn't easy. Then, fellow community members told him about the Regina Open Door…

Giancarlo’s Story: Embracing Opportunities and Achieving Success in Canada

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Giancarlo Castro’s arrival in Regina was both exciting and overwhelming. He came to Regina in December 2023 from Peru. He had a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and eight years of job experience in customer service, quality…

Fostering Understanding: The Role of Indigenous Education for Newcomer Youth

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Understanding Indigenous history and culture is vital for building a more inclusive and welcoming community. For newcomer youth in Canada, learning about the rich traditions, struggles, and contributions of Indigenous peoples helps foster empathy,…

RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE

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By Dale West from Employment Services   Like any good blog post about Rights and Responsibilities, let me start by saying that I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice.   Good news! After a challenging interview process,…

Empowering Newcomer Youth: The Inspiring Success of RODS Young Leaders Academy

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Are you ready to be inspired? The RODS Young Leaders Academy is a unique leadership program that is making a profound impact on newcomer youth, empowering them to become proactive and responsible citizens who are ready to make a difference in…

How a Sri Lankan Engineer Found Opportunity in Canada

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Pasinda Bimsara, an electrical engineer and business analyst from Sri Lanka, came to Regina in December 2022 with his wife, who was accepted into the University of Regina. However, despite his years of experience, Pasinda found entering the…

New funding to support COVID-19 vaccination confidence, acceptance and accessibility for newcomers.

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We are excited to announce that we are working with the Federal and Provincial governments to ensure refugees and newcomers receive the COVID-19 vaccination. With Support from the Public Health Agency of Canada - Immunization Partnership Fund,…