Posts Tagged ‘Saskatchewan’
Information Session: Navigating Banking As A Newcomer
Join Jennifer and Kendra from SOPA Saskatchewan for an informative session with Kirtimansinh Jadeja from the Royal Bank of Canada in Regina. This session will provide an overview of Canada’s banking system from a newcomer perspective and share helpful information to support your financial preparation before arrival.
Read MoreInformation Session: Treaties In Saskatchewan
An overview of Canada’s relationship with the Indigenous people of Saskatchewan from confederation to present day. You will learn about the formation of the numbered treaties, the Indian Act, Indian Residential Schools, and why reconciliation is such an important topic to this day.
Read MoreConversation Circle: My City Regina, Saskatchewan
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 11, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. EST Description:Join the SOPA Saskatchewan team and learn about the capital city of the province, Regina. Also known as Pile’o’Bones, Regina…
Read MoreInformation Session: Health Insurance, Health Card & Benefits, Saskatchewan
Join our session for an overview of health care in Canada and Saskatchewan. Learn about eligibility, coverage, applying for a health card, what’s covered and what’s not, finding services, patient responsibilities, FAQs, and key takeaways—plus a live Q&A.
Read MoreStarting Strong: My Journey from Engineer-in-Training to P.Eng. in Progress
I was referred by pre-arrival Canada to several services, including SOPA, which I joined in February 2024. In April, I attended my first virtual SOPA job fair from Nigeria. In…
Read MoreSaskatchewan Peer Networking: My City: Saskatoon
Come learn about the city of Saskatoon! Former SOPA client Rajeev Sobti wants to share his new home with you! Join us to learn about Saskatoon and Rajeev’s experiences as a newcomer in Saskatchewan’s own City of Bridges. After he shares his experiences with us, there will be an opportunity to network with your fellow SOPA clients who are headed to Saskatoon.
Read MoreInformation Session: Saskatchewan Children’s School Registration
In this session, the presenter will provide information specific to children’s school registration in Saskatchewan.
Read MoreSOPA Courses Hit the Nail On the Head
Lydia Ogunoye joined the SOPA program while still in her home country as she was getting ready for her immigration to Canada. When you are moving to a new country,…
Read MoreI did all the hard work before coming to Canada
Udeh Olughu arrived in Canada from Nigeria. Udeh found a job in his field just 13 days after landing. Back home Udeh worked in the financial industry. He used to…
Read MoreAlaa Alsafadi: Small Steps To Success In Canada
My journey with SOPA* started in August 2019, that time I received a letter from IRCC that I am authorized to utilize the pre-arrival services. I communicated with Saskatchewan newcomer…
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