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Eliminate Racial Discrimination Campaign! Only laundry should be separated by colour!

Eliminate Racial Discrimination Campaign! "Only laundry should be separated by colour"!

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March 21st is designated by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It’s a day observed all around the world to focus attention on the problems of racism and the need to promote racial harmony.    MCoS (Multicultural Council...


Regina Public Library Film Theatre - Sudan Documentary!

Regina Public Library Film Theatre - Sudan Documentary!

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Beats of the Antonov   (People’s Choice Documentary Award winner - TIFF 2015)  (SUDAN/SOUTH AFRICA 2015, 68 min.) G (In Arabic with English subtitles)    Location: RPL Film Theatre: Central Library 2311 12th Avenue Regina, SK   S4P 3Z5 Dates and times: February 11-14 Thursday, 9:00...


Avoiding Immigration Fraud!

Avoiding Immigration Fraud!

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Two People Charged with Immigration Fraud in Canada  - by Canada Immigration News    After this week’s news that two people are facing seven charges each for allegedly acting as unauthorized immigration consultants and committing fraud in Regina, Saskatchewan, individuals are being...


Student Refugee Chasing Dream in New Home

Student Refugee Chasing Dream in New Home

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1 Feb 2016 Leader-Post - by Austin M. Davis   Nobody told Usama Ahmad not to read the comments.      The 20-year-old Syrian refugee beams as he talks about the warm welcome he received after landing in Regina on Dec. 31. His smile fades when he mentions seeing negative online comments posted...


Refugee Sponsorship Training Program

Refugee Sponsorship Training Program

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Are you interested in sponsoring a refugee or a refugee family?  Have questions?  The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program can assist in answering your questions.    The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is a program designed to support: the Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs)...


Regina City Buses Now Equipped with Audible Stop Announcements!

Regina City Buses Now Equipped with Audible Stop Announcements!

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NEW! Audible Stop Announcements!     Reginans can sit back and enjoy a more relaxed bus ride!     The new audible stop announcement system was implemented on conventional transit buses on January 18, 2016.     After passing a bus stop, the system will then announce the next approaching...


Saskatchewan Cares! Campaign

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Please join for a fun and delicious evening to welcome and get to know recent newcomers to Regina! The evening will include a potluck dinner and activities and games for kids and families. Many more details to be announced but for now please save the date. If you're interested in helping...


A 'Life-Changer' - Volunteer describes helping new immigrants in Regina

A 'Life-Changer' - Volunteer describes helping new immigrants in Regina

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By Adriana Christianson/CJME News   January 16, 2016 - 1:44pm Updated: January 18, 2016 - 7:59am   Barb Ryan, a volunteer, at the Regina Open Door Society.    Imagine running from a war in your home country, spending years in a refugee camp, then stepping off a plane to build a life in...


Health Care Resources - Government of Saskatchewan

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The Saskatchewan Government has put out information regarding health care resources in Saskatchewan. This information could be of value for those who are providing service to immigrants and refugees, those who may need to give referrals, and those who are sponsoring. There are different...


Information for Refugees moving to Saskatchewan - Government of Saskatchewan

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