Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre
237 Central Avenue North S9H 0L3 Swift Current, SK, Canada

We are looking for another member of our team. Please see the posting at Saskjobs for the Employment Coordinator position. https://www.saskjobs.ca/jsp/joborder/detail.jsp

Here is something new! Our Cooking Culture offered virtually with a prepared meal box. Limited number of boxes available so register quickly! https://forms.gle/gE6jLa2YHRZDLsKu5

For more information or to register contact Viju at (306)774-6170 or [email protected]

There is still room in our Macrame Plant Hanger Class for women! You can register here: https://forms.gle/Y7XBmcj4tYDGotTH7

Here is your chance to try out a popular Canadian sport! All participants will be entered for a PRIZE! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Stk5koB5kQzSob5q9

Our NWC Sports Club will be starting this Friday! We are still taking registrations, tell your friends : https://forms.gle/HmeucRYjWThrGkfu9

Early Learning and Childcare fees an average of $10 a day by the end of 2025-2026 for Saskatchewan families. Find out more at our virtual info session. To register use this link: https://forms.gle/utJGwqkARbWFTJ8s9

Here are the questions we have received for the candidates for the November 9th municipal election: Southwest Saskatchewan Newcomers and New Canadians Ask Municipal Election Candidates Questions for the Mayoral Candidates...Continue reading

Municipal Election is on November 9th. Advance polls are ongoing right now in Swift Current. Please check out the link below for information about the election in Swift Current. http://www.swiftcurrent.ca//electio/information-for-voters

Introduction to Preschool class called Messy Fingers is a drop off 1 morning or afternoon class for 10 weeks starting Oct.15 Please call the office for more details 773-6160

Our Halloween special.

Test your Canadian trivia Knowledge Contest from RBC.

Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-announces-plan

Our SWIS program is offering a Virtual Homework Club to support our high school clients with their homework during this time. If you want to avail of this program, please contact our SWIS staff. See attached poster for information.

Information Session from SGI: Oct. 13, 2020, 7-8pm via ZOOM We have partnered with SGI to bring you this important information session. Learn more about SK Driver's License, Registration & Insurance, and what you need to know before buying a vehicle. It is always great to hear and learn from the experts. Please see attached poster for details.

The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper registration is now open. Please click the link below. https://www.cognitoforms.com//ChristmasHamperRegistration2

Each year, we lovingly prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for newcomer clients and their families, our friends and partners in the community. The tradition continues with pick up and delivery on Thursday, October 8! We have a limited number of meals available to clients and registration ends on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Thank you, St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Swift Current, for kindly lending us their kitchen. Registration https://forms.gle/4RpLdHAwvibqsCkW8

Our friends form the Swift Current Branch Library have organized this online event for Orange Shirt Day.

Hey Shaunavon! Are you ready for another CONTEST? The Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre & Shaunavon Wellness & Leisure... have partnered up once again to bring you some FREE Physically Distant Fun with our HALLOWEEN PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT! The contest runs from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2020 PLAY for your chance to WIN one of 3 Cool Halloween Prize Packages (approx. $50 value each) Complete CONTEST DETAILS & GAME CARD are available on our web pages: www.shaunavon.com/gchcc or https://shaunavon.com/?p=1738 Have a SAFE & FUN Halloween - we can't wait to see all of your Scavenger Hunt Photos!

Don't forget to sign up for our Virtual Homework Club Program, Grades 9-12. Check out the poster below.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY We wear an orange shirt to honour the Indigenous children and families impacted by the residential school system. Orange Shirt Day grew out of Phyllis' story of having her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at St. Joseph Mission residential school in Williams Lake, BC. Today is an opportunity to come together in the spirit of reconciliation while remembering that every child matters! https://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html

It was a beautiful day, the beginning of fall. A perfect day to take family photos and capture memories. That's exactly what we did last Saturday, September 19th. We had our first Multicultural Portraits Day at Memorial Park and we would like to share some of these beautiful photos. We would like to thank Jody Seidler for the photos, and everyone who came and participated. We would like to acknowledge the City of Swift Current and Sasklotteries for their support..

Do you have a question you want to ask the candidates of the upcoming municipal and school board elections? To all newcomers and new Canadians, we invite you to share your questions in the survey link below, and we will be sending these questions to the candidates. Let your voices be heard. Thank you.... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfoqoR-l0xG9Ql5I8/viewform

Scholarship opportunities at the Great Plains College.

For teens Grades 9-12, here is a workshop on COPING WITH TEEN LIFE also offered by the SHA Child and Youth Community Mental Health this fall. Poster attached.

Now that the provincial elections are over, on to the municipal and school board election scheduled on November 9th. Advanced polls will run from Nov. 1-5, from 3pm-8pm. Check out the link below for more information on the location of polling places and how to vote. https://www.swiftcurrentonline.com//advanced-polls-for-swi

Attention PARENTS AND GUARDIANS The SHA Child and Youth Community Mental Health is offering this workshop on PARENTING THE EMOTIONAL CHILD this fall. Check out the poster for details.

EMPLOYMENT WEBINAR Spots are limited for this webinar. Please look at the attached poster.

Both participants and our staff had fun and great time at our first Multicultural Portraits Day. Thank you to Jody Seidler for taking time to capture these moments with the families. Thank you to everyone who came, to the City of Swift Current, to our staff and our Community Connections Program. #WelcomeWeek #CreatingHomeTogether City of Swift Current

Yesterday, we had our SWIS Art and Culture Activity for October. This month we had a paint class. We had 11 students in grades 6 to 12 Participate. Great job, SWIS staff and all students who participated.

Our portraits day is happening right now at Memorial Park. We are able to accept a few drop ins for those who were not able to sign up. Please feel free to call Joey at 306-7746156. #WelcomeWeek #CreatingHomeTogether

Are you a new Canadian who is eligible to vote? Advanced voting for provincial elections is now available until October 24th, and election day is October 26th. Check the link below to find out COVID-19 election protocols, how to vote, the 2020 Official Provincial Candidates, and a lot more. Do your part. GO OUT AND VOTE.... https://www.elections.sk.ca/

"The Filipino Construction Professionals of Ontario (FILCONPRO), Association of Filipino Canadian Engineers (AFCE), and the Kababayan Multi-Cultural Centre (KMC) - representing the Filipino-Canadian community in Toronto is sponsoring an online webinar titled "PMP Overview and PMP Exams Preparation Webinar" on October 24-Dec. 12, 2020. The lecture series is about the project management life cycle phases of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.... It will also cover information regarding the requirements of the Project Management Institute(PMI) and PMP Exam The cost to attend these webinars are approx. $6.50 per participant per webinar. If interested, you can register at : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pmp-overview-and-pmp-exams-prep

Our SWIS Team was busy over the summer with multiple virtual activities with our students and their families. SWIS Mini Garden A number of SWIS families participated in our Mini Garden project throughout the Spring and Summer. Each participant was given carrot seeds, a pot and soil to grow their own carrots. Participants logged in to bi-weekly virtual meetings to get instructions and share their progress. Everyone had a great time and prizes were awarded at the end. Great work everyone!

Another fun summer activity led by our SWIS team: Bead Making with our friends from Nekaneet First Nation. Eloise and her granddaughter Tanisha showed a group of newcomer kids the process of bead making. At the end of the session, the participants were able to make bracelets. It was a fun and informative session for these participants as they learned about First Nation's culture in the process.

Another virtual activity over the summer for our SWIS Team. Paint Night Registered participants were given a kit that included all the supplies required to complete a canvas painting. Participants logged in for a virtual class that took them step by step through the completion of a birch tree image. A great time was had by all and we have had many requests for another paint class.

The provincial election is on October 26. To all new Canadian citizens, please check the Elections SK website for information about how to register and vote. To vote in the 2020 provincial election you must: Be a Canadian citizen;... Be at least 18 years old; Have lived in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months before the day the election is called; Ordinarily be a resident of Saskatchewan. https://www.elections.sk.ca/voters/

There are still a few spots left, sign up if you want your family portraits taken.

Scholarship opportunities for all graduating high school students.

In celebration of WELCOMING WEEK, we are hosting our very first MULTICULTURAL FAMILY PORTRAITS DAY. We’re excited to present Multicultural Family Portraits Day on Saturday, September 19 at Memorial Park in Swift Current. Local photographer, Jody Seidler will take pictures of newcomer families between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free, copies of the photographs will be sent at a later date. Transportation options are available. To book an appointment, please contact Kevin: ...306-778-6530, [email protected] Please come in your formal, or casual, or cultural attire and let Jody capture this beautiful moment with the entire family. This event is led by our Community Connections Program. We would like to thank the City of Swift Current and Sasklotteries for their support. #WelcomingWeek #CreatingHomeTogether

ATTENTION: PARENTS AND GUARDIANS Free CAR SEAT CLINIC on Sept. 18, from 1-4pm. Please see attached poster on how to register. Thank you!

Prime Minister announces support for Black entrepreneurs and business owners. https://www.newswire.ca//prime-minister-announces-support-