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Sewing and Fashion

Gain essential skills to design, create, and confidently bring your fashion ideas to life.

SSWIS Summer Camps

New immigrant and refugee children ages 6–10 participate in educational and recreational activities during summer breaks.

Step Forward

Step Forward is a classroom-based employment training program designed for individuals with lower English language proficiency.

Summer Activities for Youth

Youth ages 10–18 can participate in a wide range of recreational and educational summer activities, including basketball, soccer, swimming, and more.

Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW)

The Prairie Community Services for Temporary Foreign Workers (PCS TFW) Program is specifically designed to provide tailored support to TFWs in Saskatoon and surrounding areas.

The Crew of Young Thinkers

Inspired by Philosophy for Children and offered in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Philosophy, this program helps children from diverse communities build reasoning and critical-thinking skills in multicultural settings.

Volunteer Community Placement

Volunteer placements outside of SODS for newcomers with a minimum CLB 5, in partnership with professional sectors.

Volunteer Connections

Volunteers, both newcomers and non-newcomers, are recruited, screened, trained, and supported by Volunteer Connections staff

Volunteer Training Series

Various training opportunities for our volunteers, eligible for a certificate in “Building Inclusive Communities through Volunteerism.”

Women’s Business Hub

A place for talented immigrant women to come together and develop their skills under the guidance of business professionals.

Women’s Creative Club

We encourage women to express themselves creatively through educational arts and crafts.

Women’s Gardening

Step out into the fresh air and get back to nature alongside new friends.

Women’s Support Group

Women come together to make friends, share stories, learn about resources and have fun.

Women’s Wellness Group

Newcomer women receive information about community-based activities and the importance of physical and emotional well-being.

Youth Creative Connections

Provides opportunities for youth to participate in community art projects that allow them to express themselves while celebrating their connections with the broader local community.

Youth Employment Connections

Supports young people in developing soft skills, building confidence, and connecting with local employers.

Youth Employment Connections

Youth Empowerment Workshops

Various workshops and educational activities (i.e.: woodworking, writing, Theater and performance, public speaking) designed to help participants develop practical and artistic skills, build confidence, and establish long-lasting social connections.

Youth for Excellence Projects

Provides opportunities for youth to participate in educational activities and research through projects such as Chemical Safety for Newcomer Youth. The example program supports youth ages 14–29 in learning about chemical safety, developing leadership skills, and obtaining safety certificates.

Youth Hosting Youth Program

A high school program that connects and pairs Canadian and Newcomer youth to share experiences and celebrate their cultures during lunch hours at selected high schools in Saskatoon.

Youth Leadership Initiative

Providing youth with opportunities for community engagement, empowering them to address issues relevant to their lives and interests.

Youth Sports Training and Activities

Provides sports and athletic activities for youth of all ages, including swimming, soccer, long-distance running, and many others.

Youth Study Group

An after-school drop-in academic tutoring program for newcomer youth, designed to improve youth academic performance and coursework with the support of university volunteers.

Youth Summit, Activities, and Field Trips

Provides opportunities for youth to participate in and organize youth-focused events, including the SODS Annual Youth Summit, field trips, and other community activities.