Black History Month 2026
GGP Staff members were excited and grateful to represent GGP at the 3rd Annual Afrocentric Symposium. Program Coordinator Heba Ahmed shared how hearing about the ways systemic barriers affect Black people and families deepened her awareness of culturally informed support, inspiring her to bring more awareness, care, and advocacy into her role at GGP.
GGP Client Joins Our Group of Volunteers to Assist Other Newcomers
Mahlet came to Canada in 2023 from Ethiopia in search of a better life and further opportunities for her and her children. She initially arrived in Saskatoon on a closed work permit, working as a child caregiver in private homes.
Student Volunteers are an Integral Part of our Volunteer Force
We are incredibly fortunate to be a part of a community that places such a strong emphasis on the importance and impact of volunteering. This fall, we are honoured to […]
Finding a True Sense of Belonging in a New Country
Bissan shares about her “beautiful experience in Canada—an experience that truly became beautiful only after joining Global Gathering Place.” Bissan arrived in Canada in September 2024 with her husband and […]
Ride for Refuge 2025
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at Ride for Refuge Saskatoon on October 4! This marks our fourth year organizing this fundraiser and we are truly grateful […]
Volunteer’s First Step to What She Hopes is a Lifelong Involvement with Service
Alice DeCoteau first started volunteering at GGP in 2017 in Homework Help, she now takes on a mentorship role with three women who have recently transitioned from English Literacy Classes to CLB 3-4 Classes.
Weaving Words: The Letter from Swift Current
Weaving Words is a creative writing workshop offered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild. Over four sessions, clients came together to learn, share, and explore their literary creativity.
Building Connection: An Indigenous Engagement Summit for Saskatchewan Settlement Workers
In advance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation our staff attended “Building Connection: An Indigenous Engagement Summit for Saskatchewan Settlement Workers.” Our staff reflected on these two days and […]
Global Gathering Place Scholarship Recipients of 2025
At our AGM in June, we were honoured to present our second round of Global Gathering Place Scholarships. This scholarship continues the legacy of New Community Credit Union with the support of Synergy Credit Union. Synergy Credit Union donated $50,000 to GGP as part of their commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for newcomers to Canada. In the years to come, GGP will disburse $5,000 in scholarships to help advance the careers of refugees and immigrants.
“For me, GGP is home.”
“The people who work at Global Gathering Place are warm, supportive, and very professional, and best of all, you feel like you are part of a family. For me, GGP is home. It’s a place with many friends and these many friends are like me. For me, GGP is like going to a party.”