What’s Happening in our Community
Events
DATE
TIME
Wednesday
March 1
1:30 2:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
MARCH
2017
CONTACT
City of Saskatoon
Race Relations Month Opening Ceremony and Flag Raising
Community
Development Office:
Each year since 1989, the City of Saskatoon has declared March,
Race Relations Month. Everyone is welcome to attend the
Opening ceremony in council chambers followed by a flag raising
in civic square.
306-975-3378
Location: Saskatoon City Hall - 222 3rd Avenue North
March 1, 8,
15, 22, 29
&
April 5
1:00 2:30 PM
The Global Gathering Place:
Landing and Settling Group Therapy Program
Chelsea or Afton:
306-665-0268
The Landing and Settling group therapy program is a partnership
event between the Global Gathering Place and the Saskatoon
Health Region. This six class session will focus on finding ways to
cope with common emotional issues, developing strategies fro
dealing with the stress of settlement, developing settlement
goals, dealing with the past, supporting families in adjusting to a
new life in Canada and finding ways to positively rebuild livelihoods. Clients must pre-register. *Childcare is provided*
Location: Global Gathering Place English Language Centre
315 - 25th Street East
Thursday
March 2
6:30 8:30 PM
Saskatchewan German Council:
Why Filing Taxes in Canada Is A Good Idea
A free financial literary workshop for newcomers to Canada AND
everyone interested! In partnership with the Financial Literary
Series “Each one, Teach one”. For more information please see
contact info.
For more info:
Theresa Kliem
306-974-1087
immigration@sask
germancouncil.org
Location: Rusty Macdonald Branch Library - 225 Primrose Drive
Website: www.saskgermancouncil.org
Thursday
March 2
7:00 8:45 PM
Saskatoon Open Door Society:
Across Generations, Across Cultures; A digital Storytelling Film
Event
A free film-screening event where we will be showing 20 short
videos that newcomer and First Nations youth in the Digital
Storytelling Program. These films are focused on the youth sharing their personal stories about themselves or their communities.
Admission is Free but tickets are required. Available at the
Broadway Theatre the day of event.
Location: The Broadway Theatre—715 Broadway Avenue
Ian Shaw:
[email protected]
Riad Ammari:
[email protected]
306-361-2401
What’s Happening in our Community
Events
DATE
TIME
Saturday
March 4
11:00 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
Fédération des Francophones de Saskatoon:
Winter Carnival
Brunch $4
Indoor and outdoor activites—free entry
*Bring your own skates,sled and your hockey gear
MARCH
2017
CONTACT
For more info:
306-653-7440
[email protected]
www.francosaskatoon.ca
Location: Ecole canadienne-francaise—Pavillon Gustave Dubois
2320 Louise Ave
Monday
March 6
1:00 3:00 PM
International Women of Saskatoon
ActiveGray: 55 and Beyond
Diane Mukuka:
[email protected]
ActiveGray is a program offered to newcomers over the age of 55
every Monday with a new time of 1:00 - 3:00 PM!
Location: International Women of Saskatoon Main Office
301 - 336 5th Avenue North
Website: internationalwomenofsaskatoon.org
Tuesday
March 7
7:00 PM
Saskatoon Public Library
Yvonne Siermacheski:
International Women’s Day is recognized worldwide. Join us as
we empower women by celebrating this day together. We’ll have
a speaker, Dr. Fatima Coovadia, and screen the film
Unbreakable: One girl changing the world – The Story of Malala.
306-975-7581
y.siermacheski@
saskatoonlibrary.ca
Location: Frances Morrison Library Theatre
Wednesday
March 8
1:00 3:00 PM
International Women of Saskatoon
Group Learning Circle: Introduction to Income Tax
Juliana Marques:
Settlement Advisor
The session will go over everything you need to know about the
income tax process in Canada.
Settlementadvisor.iws@
gmail.com
Location: International Women of Saskatoon Main Office
301 - 336 5th Avenue North
Website: internationalwomenofsaskatoon.org
Wednesday
March 8
7:00 PM
Fédération des Francophones de Saskatoon:
Young artists music show—Project « Artists en herbes »
Free!
Location: Drift Sidewalk Cafe & Vista Lounge - 339 Avenue A
For more info:
306-653-7440
[email protected]
www.francosaskatoon.ca
What’s Happening in our Community
Events
DATE
TIME
Thursday
March 9
Doors
Open at
5:30 PM
DESCRIPTION
Collective Kitchen Partnership’s Grub & Gab:
This is a community forum that starts with a simple supper followed by a presentation. Our topic for discussion this time is baSupper at sed on the Nutrition Month theme of Take the Fight out of
6:00 PM Food. There will be a short presentation followed by a game
with prizes.
MARCH
2017
CONTACT
Janet Phillips:
Collective Kitchen
Coordinator
306-655-4575 Ext 223
[email protected]
Spaces limited pre-registration required.
Location: Station 20 West (Multipurpose Room)
1120 - 20th Street West
Friday
March 10
Saturday
March 11
7:30 PM
2:00 2:30 PM
Fédération des Francophones de Saskatoon:
For more info:
Conference — Woman Day
Free!
306-653-7440
[email protected]
Location: Le Relais - 308 4th Avenue North
www.francosaskatoon.ca
Saskatchewan German Council Inc.:
Kinderstunde in der Bucherei - German-English Family Storytime
Gabriele WaidelichHarrison:
Join us for songs, rhymes and stories in German and English.
This bilingual program is suitable for all German-language abilities and interest levels. Kids under 6 must be accompanied by an
adult.
306-975-0845
Location: Saskatoon Public Library Mayfair Branch 602 33rd Street West
Website: www.saskgermancouncil.org
Monday
March 13
Or
Wednesday
March 15
2:00 PM
(Mar 13)
International Women of Saskatoon:
Employment Training Program—Information Sessions
10:00 AM The next session of the Employment Training Program (ETP)
(Mar 15) will be beginning in March. Anyone who is interested in the
program can apply at our main office and attend one of two
Information sessions.
Location: International Women of Saskatoon Main Branch
301 - 336 5th Avenue North
Website: internationalwomenofsaskatoon.org
Carolyn Bartlett:
ETP Coordinator
employmenttraining
[email protected]
What’s Happening in our Community
Events
DATE
TIME
Wednesday
March 15
10:00 3:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
Quint Development:
6th Annual Community Job Fair
An inclusive and accessible event, free and open to the public.
The Community Job Fair is an opportunity to seek our different
employment opportunities and connect directly with different
organizations and industries across Saskatoon!
MARCH
2017
CONTACT
Kayla Brien:
306-978-4041
employer@quint
saskatoon.ca
Location: Bedford Road Collegiate - 722 Bedford Road
Website: www.communityjobfairyxe.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/communityjobfairyxe
Saturday
March 18
2:00 4:00 PM
Saskatoon Open Door Society:
Family Fun Day
A family friendly fun day open/free to the public, includes art,
spoken word, drumming, dance, flute, building games and much
more. Please register before March 10th.
Gabriela Potosme:
306-250-8364
[email protected]
Location: W.P Bates School Gym - 2515 18 Street West
Tuesday
March 21
6:00 PM
Doors
Open
6:30 PM
Movie
Saskatchewan Intercultural Association & Paved Arts:
Presents the 2017 Reel-to-Real Film Festival in recognition of the
United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination on Tuesday, March 21.
Tanjalee Kuhl:
tkuhl@saskinter
cultural.org
Free event that will begin at 6:00 pm at the Broadway Theatre
with a video introduction from Inuit film marker Alethea Arnaquq8:00 PM Baril. We will show her powerful documentary Angry Inuk and
Panel
follow the screening with a discussion panel of local film makers
Discussion and professional connected to the preservation of Indigenous
cultures and traditional practices.
Free popcorn will be provided for everyone in attendance.
Location: Broadway Theatre - 715 Broadway Avenue
Tuesday
March 21
10:00 AM - City of Saskatoon
12:00 PM Living in Harmony Awards
Community
Development Office:
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, the 306-975-3378
Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee presents *Living
In Harmony* Recognition Awards to recognize local organizations
or individuals for their efforts in promoting intercultural harmony.
Everyone is welcome to see how to get involved in the promoting
equity and inclusion in our community.
Location: Broadway Theatre - 715 Broadway Avenue
What’s Happening in our Community
Events
DATE
TIME
Friday
March 24
7:30 PM
Four Week
Program
Bi-Weekly
Starts
9:00 3:00 PM
Daily
DESCRIPTION
MARCH
2017
CONTACT
Fédération des Francophones de Saskatoon:
For more info:
Come and laugh with a fresh squeeze of improv. All in french.
Adults $4 Students and 18 & under $2
306-653-7440
[email protected]
Location: Le Relais - 308 4th Avenue North
www.francosaskatoon.ca
Radius Community Centre: Pre-employment Training for
Unemployed or Underemployed Workers
Skill Enhancement - Pre-Employment Program
Call for further info or
to register:
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306-665-0362
Employee Development Workshops
[email protected]
Career exploration and action planning
Resume, Cover letter, interview skills and Job Search Support
Minimum CLB English Language Level 5 requirement, call to
inquire.
*No Charge - made possible through funding from the Ministry of
the Economy, Province of Saskatchewan
Location: 611 First Avenue North
Website: www.radiuscentre.com
March April 29th
2017
Times Vary Saskatoon Open Door Society
Conversation Circles for English Practice
Learn more about Saskatoon and Canadian culture while you
practice speaking and listening in English. Everyone is welcome,
no registration necessary. Drop-in anytime.
Monday 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Lawson Heights School - 430 Redberry Road
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Alice Turner Library - 110 Nelson Road
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM
SODS - 247 1st Avenue North
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM
WP Bate School - 2515 18th Street West
Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Cliff Wright Library - 1653 McKercher Drive
Saturday 10:30 - 12:00
SODS - 247 1st Avenue North
Taya Raine:
306-653-4464 Ext 354
[email protected]