GGP Client Shares What Ramadan Means to Her
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims observe this month with fasting, prayer, reflection, and charity. In 2025, Ramadan began on the evening of February 28 and is expected to end on the evening of March 30, depending on the sightings of the moon. The end of Ramadan marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration.
Black History Month: Ella Shares her Excitement in Celebrating her First Black History Month in Canada
February marks Black History Month. This month, GGP will be spotlighting diverse stories and experiences of our Black staff, volunteers, and clients.
GGP Client Gives Back by Joining Our Wonderful Group of Volunteers
Akintunde shares his story as a GGP client and volunteer, highlighting the importance of passing on his knowledge to support newcomers like himself in their settlement journey.
Dedicated Client Awarded with GGP T-shirt
Mozhgan is a dedicated client and ambassador of GGP’s programming and was our first client to fill out our GGPoints Stamp Card and was awarded a GGP ‘belong’ T-shirt!
Road to Citizenship for Former GGP Employee
Hayam, a former client and employee of GGP, recently celebrated a significant milestone—receiving her Canadian citizenship!
Finding Connections and Lasting Friendships in New Home
Geetika is one of sixteen newcomer women attending WELL each week. She shares how the program has enriched her life and the value of participating in these sessions.
Newcomer Women Build Connections in WELL Program
The WELL (Women Exchanging Life Lessons) program brings newcomer women together weekly to participate in a variety of weekly skills building, social, and informative sessions with an emphasis on health.
English Class Reflects on Their Experience at GGP
Through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, Government of Saskatchewan, Global Gathering Place offers twenty-one Stage 1&2 English classes and an Online English for Employment for Youth program across the province. Clients with temporary permits and new Canadian citizens attend these CLB 1 to 7 classes.
The Fernandes Family Make Lasting Family Memories in Their New Community
The Fernandes family began the long process of immigrating to Canada in 2018 from India in hopes of increasing family time and in search of new opportunities. Simon and Viona Fernandes, along with their three daughters —Meave, Ciann, and Sansa—were thrilled to land in Canada in August of 2022.
Finding Success in your Field
One of our exceptional clients achieved her employment goals and decided to give back to her community! We first met Parvin in 2017 when she began attending our English classes, […]