Our CNC Staff Discusses What International Women’s Day Means to Them

In honour of International Women’s Day this month, we are highlighting our Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) staff as they share what International Women’s Day means to them. These dedicated women provide exceptional childminding for children whose parents participate in our English classes and programming.
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: Our Board Member, Gbenga, Finds Inspiration From Every Black Person Past and Present, Known and Unknown

February marks Black History Month. This month, GGP will be spotlighting the diverse stories and experiences of our Black staff, volunteers, and clients.
Black History Month: Our Staff Member, Ines, Discusses Honouring Black History Beyond the Month of February

February marks Black History Month. This month, GGP will be spotlighting diverse stories and experiences of our Black staff, volunteers, and clients.
Celebrating International Mother Language Day

You may be aware that February 21st is Canada’s Family Day, but did you know it is also International Mother Language Day? We spoke with members of the GGP community about their relationship to their mother language. You will hear from parents teaching their language to their children and interpreters from our Cultural Health Navigator program who know exactly how vital shared language can be.
Mary’s First Snow

One of our Case Coordinators tells us about her first winter in Saskatoon. From winter driving to dressing up like “an astronaut” to go for a walk.
Friends Since Day 1: How Mennonite Partners Helped Start and Sustain GGP

Not only has Mount Royal Mennonite Church (MRMC) contributed much to GGP in recent months, but we’ve been connected with the MRMC community since before GGP’s inception. This blog post written by our friend Elaine Harder tells the story.
Farkhonda, an Afghan refugee, shares about her journey and message to Saskatoon

Hear from Farkhonda, a newly arrived Afghan refugee, about escaping Afghanistan, arriving to Saskatoon, joining GGP programs, and what she wants Saskatoon to know.
Immerse yourself in our Annual Report!

Watch, hear, and read about GGP’s impact in our 2020-2021 Annual Report!
Jade’s story: Finding a job and a plan with Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground was essential for me to meet people, make friends, and have fun in the meantime. It also helped me understand how the Canadian job market works and how […]