Nest Saskatoon

Sisters reunited! Two sisters and their families waited more than three years to be reunited in Saskatoon. But the wait finally ended on February 25, when Noor tearfully greeted her sister Sura and nephew Namer at the airport. Nest sponsored Noor and her son Yazan in 2015 through the Canadian government's Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) Program. They were Iraqi refugees in Kuwait.... Nest applied to bring Sura and Namer, who lived in the United Arab Emirates, the following year. It was a long wait. Namer, who is five, was thrilled with his first day of kindergarten on March 13, but the schools closed the following week. Still the two families are happy to be locked-down together after years of living apart. See more

How is it that two refugee families from Colombia and Syria have found a "second home" at Shotokan Karate YXE? One might expect that soccer would be the sport of choice for children from Syria or Colombia. But for two refugee families living in Saskatoon, it is all about karate. The kids passion for karate is due in large part to the commitment, passion and generosity of Sensei Brad and his staff at Shotokan Karate YXE. [ 378 more words ] http://nestsaskatoon.net/2019/09/13/the-karate-kids/

Nest is offering Asiatic Lily bulbs for sale once again this year for the fantastic price of 3 bulbs for $5. You can purchase your bulb package tomorrow (Saturday, August 31) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 314 Cumberland Avenue North (between Elliott and Osler Streets.) It is a fundraiser for Nest Saskatoon! http://nestsaskatoon.net/2019/08/30/lily-bulb-sale-tomorrow/

Nest Saskatoon is holding its first Quiz Night on Sunday, October 27, at St. Martin's United Church. The event features a fun and quirky trivia quiz, delicious hors d-oeuvres, desserts, prizes and a silent auction. The trivia quiz, written expressly for Nest Saskatoon, features questions that emphasize Canadian events and culture with a focus on all things Saskatchewan. Two quiz masters will be our guides. [ 71 more words ] http://nestsaskatoon.net//join-nest-for-a-quiz-night-fund/

Four of the original members of Nest received the 2019 Global Citizen Award at a ceremony in Saskatoon on February 9. The award was presented to Thelma Howard, Faith Rohrbough and Margareth Peterson by the Saskatchewan Council for International Co-operation. The annual award recognizes Saskatchewan people who are making outstanding contributions to global co-operation, peace and justice. Thelma, Faith, Heather and Margareth have contributed to Nest's refugee settlement work for 21 years. [ 78 more words ] http://nestsaskatoon.net//nest-receives-global-citizens-a/