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Programs for Women
Our women’s programs aim to help newcomer women make new friends and discover fun activities in the community.
Chinese Women’s Support Program (华人女性活动小组)
Chinese Women’s Support Program (华人女性活动小组)
作为新移民,适应新的环境和文化可能充满挑战。我们理解新移民华裔女性在加拿大生活中所面临的困难,并致力于为她们提供支持,帮助她们建立归属感,发掘自身潜能。本支持计划为新移民华裔女性提供一个包容、安全、鼓励参与的平台,提供所需的资源与支持,包括语言学习、职业发展、社交网络建立以及文化适应等方面的指导。
通过定期开展的工作坊、社区活动和文化交流,帮助参与者建立自信,掌握实用的技能和知识,更好地融入社区并促进个人成长。
项目将邀请专业人士开展主题讲座,并结合文化艺术兴趣活动及学习交流机会,协助参与者了解当地文化、教育资源及就业机会。参与要求:拥有加拿大永久居民(PR)华人女性
免费参与|活动期间提供饮料,点心和零食
Adjusting to a new environment and culture can be challenging for newcomers. We understand the difficulties that Chinese newcomer women may face while settling in Canada, and we are committed to supporting them in building a sense of belonging and realizing their full potential. This support program provides a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for Chinese newcomer women, offering access to essential resources and guidance. Support areas include language learning, career development, social connection, and cultural adaptation.
Through regularly scheduled workshops, community activities, and cultural exchange opportunities, participants will build confidence and gain practical skills and knowledge to better integrate into the community and support their personal growth. The program will also feature guest speakers, cultural and arts-based interest activities, and learning and peer-sharing opportunities to help participants better understand local culture, educational pathways, and employment opportunities.
Eligibility: Chinese women who have Canadian PR status
Free to participate | Refreshments and snacks will be provided
Immigrant Women’s Events
Immigrant Women’s Events
We want immigrant women to feel welcome in their community and their new home country.
These events celebrate womanhood, bring inspiration, share success, provide insights and promote equal rights and responsibilities, while ensuring that immigrant women feel empowered and confident in their new life in Canada.
Move and Advance to Regulated Childcare
Move and Advance to Regulated Childcare
This program helps participants understand the complexities of operating a child care home business and will help you to submit an application to The Ministry of Education Early Years Branch to begin the process of becoming a regulated home child care operator. This program will help you MARCH from a passion to a profession.
Many newcomers arrive with rich caregiving experience but face challenges navigating Canada’s childcare system and understand the extensive regulations and business processes. This workshop fills that gap — combining practical learning, application support, and connections with experts — to make the path to becoming a regulated child care provider clear and achievable.
This program is designed for newcomer women in Saskatchewan who:
– Have experience caring for children or a strong interest in early childhood development.
– Wish to operate their own regulated home child care business.
– Want to learn about licensing requirements, safety standards, and business operations in Saskatchewan.
This workshop is funded by The Ministry of Education and proudly offered as an initiative of the Saskatoon Open Door Society (SODS), in collaboration with:
– St. John Ambulance – for First Aid & CPR certification
– Women’s Business Hub Food & Catering Program – for Food Safe Handling training
Women’s Business Hub
Women’s Business Hub
A place for talented immigrant women to come together and develop their skills under the guidance of business professionals. This 12-month program includes a combination of in-class training and hands-on development for your business.
Please visit the Women’s Business Hub for more information.
Women’s Creative Club
Women’s Creative Club
We focus on the positive development of future goals and exploring women’s potential.
Women’s Gardening
Women’s Gardening
Small groups of women are encouraged to experience nature, improve their physical and mental health, and to foster communication, thinking and social skills through gardening and planting seasonal plants. Careful cultivation and plantation of a small patch of earth not only holds therapeutic significance but is also a source of immense pleasure and enjoyment.
Mothers are welcome to bring their children along and work together to harvest their produce.
Women’s Support Group
Women’s Support Group
We provide information that focuses on participants’ needs and interests such as settlement, employment, safety and coping with stress. Speakers often present on various topics about Canadian laws and expectations for new Canadians. Participants receive support and guidance on personal issues, such as family, parenting, and health concerns.
Childcare and interpreters are provided as needed.
Women’s Wellness Group
Women’s Wellness Group
Newcomer women receive information about community-based activities and the importance of physical and emotional well-being.