Saskatchewan Intercultural Association

06/01/2026

Join us for an afternoon of movement, culture, storytelling, and connection!

The Saskatchewan Intercultural Association is excited to host:

Intercultural Dance Sessions: Hoop Dancing with Lawrence Roy Jr.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 601B 1st Ave North, Saskatoon

All ages are welcome, including parents and children! Participants will have the opportunity to both watch and take part in this engaging and interactive hoop dancing session.

Born and raised in Saskatoon, Lawrence Roy Jr. has been hoop dancing since 1989. Through years of learning, teaching, and performing, he has shared the art and teachings of hoop dance throughout Saskatoon and surrounding communities. Lawrence combines tradition, storytelling, humor, and cultural teachings in a way that welcomes everyone to learn and connect.

This is another wonderful opportunity to celebrate culture and community together.

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/iim650Z4WLW

✨ Everyone is welcome!
✨ Come learn, move, and connect through dance.

05/27/2026

Join Our Upcoming Workshop: Essentials of a Resume

Hosted by the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association

🗓 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💻 Workshop via Zoom

This workshop is for Permanent Residents and Refugees who want to strengthen their resume writing skills and improve their job application success.

✨ Topics Covered:
✔️ How to write strong resume content
✔️ Tailoring your resume for the job description
✔️ Tips for creating ATS-friendly resumes
📌 To register, click on the link: https://ow.ly/YSMH50Z4XEz

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/20/2026

Hello SIA Friends!

Please mark your calendars for our 2026 AGM on June 23rd, 2026 at 6pm at our downtown office, 601B 1st Ave N. If you cannot attend in person, there's a hybrid zoom option.

To secure your spot, RSVP before June 18th here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/sia-2026-annual-general-meeting
When registering, please choose the ticket type (i.e. in-person or Zoom) that corresponds with how you plan to attend the meeting. Registration for the meeting is FREE.

Interested in becoming a member? Membership is $10/individual or $30/group.
Click here: https://saskintercultural.org/become-a-member/

Please also note that to be nominated or apply as a board member, you have until Saturday May 31st, 2026. More here: https://saskintercultural.org/join-our-board/

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
Time: 6 - 8pm
Location: SIA Office, 601B 1st Ave N or join virtually via Zoom

05/12/2026

New to Canada or preparing to settle in Saskatoon? We’re here to help!

SIA offers Settlement Services to newcomers during their first five years in Canada. We also provide pre-arrival appointments for individuals preparing for their landing in Saskatoon.
Our team can support you through your settlement journey and help you feel at home in your new community.

Learn more about our services: https://ow.ly/EST950YYtH7

Ready to get started? Book an appointment today by completing our application form: https://ow.ly/CU0l50YYtH4

We look forward to helping you on your settlement journey ✈️✈️

05/05/2026

Join Our ConnectED Summer Youth Program!

The Saskatchewan Intercultural Association is excited to offer a free educational and recreational summer program for newcomer children and youth!

Who can apply?
Children and youth ages 6–18 who are:
• Permanent Residents
• Protected Persons
• Convention Refugees

When?
Monday to Friday throughout July & August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

What to expect?
Participants will enjoy a mix of fun activities, learning opportunities, and social connection in a safe and welcoming environment.

Applications close at the end of May.

Program capacity is not limited, and selection is not based on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be contacted prior to the program start date.

To apply, click here: https://ow.ly/S9J950YVgIW

Give your child a summer filled with growth, friendship, and fun!

Contact us to learn more.

05/04/2026

Ready to strengthen your English and take the next step toward employment?

SIA’s E4E program is now accepting applications! This 12 week part time program is designed to help you build practical English skills while gaining the confidence, tools, and support you need to succeed in the workplace.

Whether you’re new to the workforce, returning after a break, or ready for a fresh start - E4E is here to support your journey.

Through E4E, you’ll:
• Build job-focused English skills
• Prepare for interviews with confidence
• Learn how to write strong resumes and cover letters
• Connect with other newcomers, professionals, and the community

Open to newcomers and temporary residents with valid work permits.

📅 Next intake: May 12th 2026
🕒 Flexible options: Tuesday & Thursday (morning or evening classes)

Spots are limited - apply today and get job-ready with E4E!

For more information: https://ow.ly/thE150YUNLx

05/02/2026

Eat some delicious pizza 🍕in May and support SIA!!! Thank you Paradox Pizzeria & Brewery for supporting community!

Every Gratarolo (Rosemary Ricotta with Bacon & Leeks) pizza sold in the month of May will go towards supporting the work of SIA! What are you waiting for? Get some pie!!! 🍕

May Feature Pizza:

✨ The Gratarolo ✨

Rosemary Ricotta with Bacon & Leeks 🥓

Proceeds from our feature pizza’s go to a new charity every month!

This month’s charity is the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association!

Aspiring to build an equitable community that accepts and celebrates all cultures in Saskatoon this organization pursues these goals by providing settlement services, employment, youth, and language programs, as well as organizing intercultural events.

The SIA’s work focuses on fully including Newcomers and Indigenous peoples in Canadian society.

A great cause to eat some pizza for, that’s for sure!

Open until 10pm Friday & Saturday!
Open until 9pm Tuesday-Thursday!

📍806 Broadway Ave.

04/29/2026

SIA is recruiting new Board Members! If you’re passionate about community impact and want to help guide a mission driven charity, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for potential board members with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Newcomer settlement or Indigenous knowledge & culture
• Fundraising and grant writing
• Finance, accounting, or budgeting
• Legal or policy experience
• Marketing, social media, or community outreach
• Nonprofit leadership or governance

If interested in being nominated, please fill out the application before May 31, 2026: https://saskintercultural.org/join-our-board/

04/27/2026

Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Presents
Intercultural Dance Session: Traditional Kichwa Dance with Taliza Chavez & Muyu Dance

We invite you and your friends and family for an afternoon of movement, culture, and connection! This session is open to everyone, regardless of your background or experience level. Come explore Kichwa culture and learn traditional dances from the Andes and Highlands of Ecuador in a welcoming and inclusive space.

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and energy. Do not wait as this event is coming up soon!

📅 Date: May 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Location: 601B 1st Ave North (Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Office)
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/Gf1C50YF4Oc

About the Facilitator
Taliza is a proud Kichwa artist, linguist, and cultural advocate from Imbabura, Ecuador. Raised by her grandparents, she grew up immersed in Kichwa language, stories, and traditions. For Taliza, dance is a powerful form of expression that carries ancestral knowledge and preserves cultural identity.
After moving to Canada, she founded Muyu Dance, an initiative dedicated to sharing Andean culture and fostering intercultural understanding through movement.

About Muyu Dance
Muyu Dance is more than a dance group; it’s a bridge between cultures, lands, and generations. Rooted in the traditions of the Kichwa people of Imbabura, the group brings together participants from diverse backgrounds to learn, honor, and celebrate ancestral knowledge.

Through performances and workshops in Saskatoon, Muyu Dance creates joyful, respectful spaces that keep traditions alive while building meaningful connections across communities.

Come dance, learn, and connect!