Nēwo Yōtina Friendship Centre

• Newo Yotina Friendship Centre, SHA launch new housing project in Regina

  Newo Yotina Friendship Centre launched a long-term housing project for adult men with mental health conditions and substance use disorder.

  Health

  Feb 5
  
• Regina hosts rental education program that provides tools, education on renting

  The Newo Yotina Friendship Centre hosted a rental education program to give participants the opportunity to know their rights and responsibilities.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2023
  
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• Regina friendship centre testing street drugs as overdoses continue

  In efforts to prevent overdosing, Regina's friendship centre is testing street drugs as it is finding an animal tranquilizer called xylazine is spreading into the opioid supply.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
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• ‘We have nothing’: Regina non-profits seek donations as mercury soars

  Groups like the food bank and Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre are feeling extra pressure due to the high temperatures hitting the Queen City.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2022
• National Indigenous Peoples Day events return to Regina after 2 years

  After two years of COVID restrictions, Regina residents gathered to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in person with various events held throughout the city.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• Sask. coroner estimates record-breaking year for drug overdose deaths

  Between suspected and confirmed deaths, the latest report indicates a combined total of 363 drug toxicity deaths from Jan. 1 to Nov. 3 of this year in Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Nov 12, 2021
• New Saskatchewan overdose numbers show old pattern

  The Saskatchewan Coroners Service latest numbers show the rate of overdose deaths is similar to last year. Advocates say solutions are available, but need funding.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2021
• Sask. government providing drug checking test strips in Regina, Saskatoon

  The provincial government has announced that test strips which detect the presence of fentanyl and benzodiazepine in street drugs are now available in Saskatoon and Regina.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2021
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• City of Regina to invest $500,000 in local harm reduction efforts

  The new annual grant program is taking applications until the end of July. It is expected that grants will be delivered to organizations promoting harm reduction in September.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
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• First overdose prevention site in Regina officially opens

  Since the overdose prevention site in Regina's soft launch last week, four people have already used it, according to Michael Parker of the Nēwo Yōtina Friendship Centre. 

  Canada

  May 25, 2021