The Regina Open Door Society is located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
Indigenous Culture, History & Storytelling
Newcomers have opportunities to learn about Indigenous histories, cultures, traditions, and perspectives through storytelling and teachings shared by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, facilitators, and community members.
Learning Through Community & Land
Through First Nations community visits, tipi teachings, cultural gatherings, and land-based experiences, newcomers can learn directly from Indigenous communities and build deeper cultural understanding and connections.
Powwows & Cultural Experiences
Newcomers have opportunities to experience powwows, traditional dancing, drumming, Grand Entry, cultural protocols, and community gatherings, creating meaningful opportunities for learning and cultural exchange.
Indigenous Arts & Hands-On Learning
Through workshops such as beading, dreamcatcher making, ribbon skirt making, clay sculpture, painting, and other Indigenous arts, participants learn about the cultural stories, meanings, and traditions connected to each activity.
Indigenous Cuisine & Cultural Sharing
Newcomers have opportunities to learn about and experience Indigenous cuisine, such as bannock and other traditional foods, while creating space for conversation, storytelling, relationship-building, and cultural exchange.
Youth Reconciliation Projects
Newcomer youth can take an active role in reconciliation through artwork, presentations, group projects, research, and reflection, exploring Indigenous history and culture and considering their role in building respectful and inclusive communities in Canada.
Our Commitment
Reconciliation Through Education reflects ROS-WCN’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for newcomers to learn about Indigenous Peoples, histories, cultures, and reconciliation through education, cultural experiences, community connections, and collaboration with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, facilitators, artists, and communities.
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For more information about the Community for Newcomers (WCN) Program, email us at: youthprogram@rods.sk.ca
The Regina Open Door Society Settlement Services Programs Are Funded By:
