Kavitha’s Story: GGP Transforms the Lives of Newcomers to Canada
I came to Saskatoon, Canada from India on September 8th 2020. I was welcomed with the greens turning to orange and yellow hues and for some time I forgot all […]
Volunteer Ahmad: Teacher, Student, and Asset to Saskatoon
Ahmad came from Iran to study at USask and, lucky for us, he brought his passion for volunteering to GGP. A teacher in Iran, Ahmad has been a major asset to GGP English classes, and also offers interpretation support.
Volunteer Eilish: Entrepreneur and IT professional finds community at GGP
Since knocking on our door after relocating from Toronto, Eilish got to know Saskatoon alongside our clients. For four years, she’s helped with several GGP programs and been a sounding board for newcomers’ ideas, plans, and pivots.
Volunteer Debbie: Building trust and sharing life with newcomers
Debbie came to GGP two years ago after assisting a newcomer family at her church. Since then, Debbie has become a mentor and friend to several clients. With Debbie’s help, clients prep for IELTS and Canadian citizenship exams, do ESL homework, and navigate bureaucracy
Working at Global Gathering Place: An Interview with Founder and Executive Director Belma Podrug
Hear from GGP’s founder and Executive Director Belma Podrug on how GGP has maintained a close-knit staff for over two decades.
Teacher Highlight: Silvia Beschin brings her own immigrant experience to class
Silvia Beschin, an English teacher at GGP, came to Canada from Italy to study linguistics. Learn about her journey to GGP and what she’s learned along the way.
Teacher Highlight: Bob Cormier’s surprising path to GGP
Bob Cormier is GGP’s one of our most tenured teachers, and his path to get here is an interesting one. Bob is a retired meteorologist whose leap into teaching started at a grocery store.
From client to staff: three GGP employees share about their transitions
Hear from GGP staff Sol, Satanai, and Nga about transitioning from clients and volunteers to employees.
Celebrating #WelcomingWeek with some of our favourite 2020 stories
To celebrate #WelcomingWeek, we’re revisiting some of our favourite stories from 2020!
Refugee Health in Saskatoon: An Interview with Dr. Yvonne Blonde
REACH Clinic’s Dr. Blonde shares insights on the landscape of refugee health in Saskatoon, what patient advocacy can look like, and the culture change that is underway.