Global Gathering Place Scholarship Recipients of 2026
At our AGM in June, we were honoured to present our third 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 annually to help advance the careers of deserving refugees and immigrants.
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 […]
Volunteer Is Thrilled to Be a Part of Building Community
“I’m really grateful to be part of GGP. Every program I’ve volunteered in has been both meaningful and fun. I’ve learned so much about different cultures, and it’s helped me grow personally as well.”
Staying Open-Minded and Resilient in a New Country
Umali was born in Sri Lanka, later moving to Doha in 2015, where she built a decade-long career with Qatar Airways. Recently, she relocated to Canada as a permanent resident, eager to bring her global experience into her new journey here.
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.
GGP Client Discusses the Invaluable Role of Those Who Support Newcomers in Our Community
Our client, Shahrooz, shares his journey as a newcomer and his path towards his current position at MNP. We have been so fortunate to have had Shahrooz present his personal success story to our clients in our Employment Ready programming after achieving success through these very programs.
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.
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.
Fall into Friendship with GGP Meet Up!
Beginning this September, GGP starts a new program specifically aimed at connecting young newcomer adults in their 20s and 30s through fun and social networking. It’s called GGP Meet Up! […]