This program supports newcomer immigrant men in their process of cultural transition in Canada and provides the opportunities for them to integrate successfully. The program includes educational discussions based on the clients’ need, weekly cooking classes where men learn new skills and improve their knowledge about both Canadian culture as well as developing respect for other cultures. Informational workshops, where guest speakers come from various government and community organizations to present for newcomer men. Guest speakers provide information, support, and referrals, as well as help build a network between the community and these new immigrant men and their families.

This program is designed to create another opportunity for newcomer men and their family members to socialize among each other as well as with local Canadians within their communities. They learn about the importance of fresh and nutritious food and how to grow them here in Canada, practice English, share stories, network, get some support and life-skills, and become a role model for their children while teaching them about where their food comes from and why we need to care about the environment. It is also a stress-relief activity which helps newcomers gain self-confidence while they plant, water, weed, and harvest.

The Men’s Recreation Club program involves newcomer men participants in various sport activities such as indoor and outdoor soccer, volleyball, swimming, and table tennis practice sessions. Participants are offered information and orientation about a variety of sport/Civic centers, and recreational activities available for individuals and their family members in Saskatoon as well as the City of Saskatoon Leisure Programs for low-income families and newcomers. The activities are usually run every Monday of the same week as the For Men Only program’s sessions.