Open Door Society

• Sask. advocate says refugees in Canada face financial struggles

  'Well obviously people are worried about money, and I think they are in the same boat as a lot of the low-income people in Canada,' said Ali Abukar of refugees' struggle to get by.

  Canada

  Aug 4
  
• Regina Beach charity elementary school students launch charity walk to support refugees

  Grade 7 and 8 students at a Regina Beach school have organized a walk to raise funds for local refugees. They are donating all proceeds to the Open Door Society.

  Education

  Jun 17, 2021
  
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• Breaking down barriers: How newcomers to Saskatchewan are accessing COVID-19 vaccines

  Groups working with newcomers have partnered with the Saskatchewan Health Authority on COVID-19 vaccination clinics for their clients facing language and transportation barriers.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Seeking a better life, Syrian refugees find success living in Saskatoon

  It has been five years since Syrian refugees began moving to Canada seeking a better life. Many have found success as they adjust to life in a new country.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
• Saskatoon organizations vandalized with posters that pose ‘threat to our diversity’

  The CEO of the Open Door Society says the posters threaten people's right to live peacefully in their community.

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2020
• Voices of Youth conference connects students and policy-makers

  The Open Door Society's 11th annual Voices of Youth conference took place on Tuesday in Saskatoon.

  Education

  Mar 27, 2018
• Saskatoon’s George Ward Pool turned into theatre stage

  Theatre in the Pool will run at George Ward Pool from Wednesday to Friday in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2017
• Syrian refugees in Saskatoon fear for family still living in Aleppo

  A family of Syrian refugees living in Saskatoon says family left behind in Aleppo cannot leave.

  World

  Dec 21, 2016
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• Syrian refugee families continue to settle in Saskatoon

  Almost a year after arriving in Saskatoon, Syrian refugee families continue to settle into their new lives in the city.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2016
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• Lack of Canadian references, experience causes barriers for newcomers at job fair

  The Open Door Society hosted its bi-annual job fair for newcomers and refugees. Over a 1,000 came out to find their first job in Saskatoon, but were running into barriers.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2016