Articles

Newcomer Survey

APRIL 28, 2022 -- Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership (RRLIP) invites all adult newcomers (18 years old or older, born outside of Canada and currently living in Regina) to complete their 2022 newcomer survey. The feedback will help improve services, supports and outreach for newcomers.

To access the survey, please CLICK HERE.

Educator/Elder Shares Stories and Knowledge with Thomson Students and Staff

APRIL 28, 2022 -- Students and staff at Thomson Community School were thrilled to listen to and learn along with Willie Ermine, who is from Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Storytelling through oral language is a beautiful way for people to connect and engage in an Indigenous worldview.

Willie Ermine is an Assistant Professor with the First Nations University of Canada who lectures in the areas of education, humanities, Indigenous studies and research methods. He has published numerous academic articles, presented at various national and international conferences, and is a profound knowledge keeper and Elder.

Circle of Courage Mural Created at Wilfrid Walker

APRIL 27, 2022 -- The Grade 7 students at École Wilfrid Walker School, with the guidance of Jeff Cappo (Indigenous Education/Advocates/Elders/Truth & Reconciliation Coordinator) and Melanie Mintz (Arts Education teacher and Vice-Principal), embarked on a journey of creativity and learning about the philosophy of the Circle of Courage with the incorporation of Truth and Reconciliation symbols. Jeff and Melanie collaborated on the design, focusing on the importance of the Circle of Courage and the four directions with three important symbols of reconciliation: sage, the white buffalo and the Métis sash.