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 […]
Family, Fun & Fit makes local activities accessible to Saskatoon’s newest residents
FFF provides opportunities to create social connections, learn about our city’s facilities, and explore new local activities that newcomers may not otherwise find or access.
Learn to Play Tennis helps clients be active and social
Learn to Play Tennis provided the opportunity for newcomers to improve their physical and social well-being by getting outdoors and active.
Cultural Health Navigators bridge gaps at the doctor’s office, and beyond
GGP’s Cultural Health Navigators program assist refugees in accessing the health services they need. Hear from two CHNs about their roles.
GGP helps future medical professionals build awareness around newcomer health
One way that GGP promotes inclusion in the community is by working with future physicians and pharmacists, social workers, and educators.
“Inspiring and humbling”: Three GGP teachers share about transitioning to online language learning
Hear from three GGP English teachers–Gail, Rachel, and Fred–below about their successes and challenges moving classes online.
Digital orientation is a popular new GGP offering
When a client registers for an English class at the Global Gathering Place, staff take them through an onboarding process to learn about their class, the Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) […]
Care for Newcomer Children program provides virtual support to families during COVID-19
The Care for Newcomer Children program provides on-site childminding at the Global Gathering Place (GGP) while parent(s) attend English classes or other programs. When we shut our doors in response […]
The Power of Mentoring: Connecting through Weekly Phone Calls During COVID-19
30 volunteers are helping clients practise English and get social interaction during COVID-19 through weekly mentoring calls. We hear from 3 pairs in this story.
Newcomer youth build valuable skills in computer coding course
In partnership with Cyberlaunch Academy, GGP recently offered a multi-week Youth Computer Coding course for 10 to 14 year-olds from newcomer families. This program makes building valuable tech skills more accessible while providing an opportunity to meet friends and learn together.