Saamis Immigration Services Association

06/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Medicine Hat Rotary Club for donating bikes to our newcomers! 🚲
Your generosity helps create greater mobility and independence as families build their lives in our community. We are so grateful for your support!

06/05/2026

Celebrated each year on June 5, World Environment Day serves as a global platform to inspire awareness and action for environmental protection. Led by the United Nations, it encourages people, communities, and governments around the world to work together toward a more sustainable future. The day reminds us that safeguarding the environment is a shared responsibility, and that every positive action, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference.

Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/environment-day

06/03/2026

Free First Aid & CPR Training for young people ages 16-25!

You may register here:
🔗https://forms.office.com/r/sZTAfjuErg

05/27/2026

To all those celebrating, wishing you a blessed and joyful Eid al-Adha. ✨

05/21/2026

Such a great resource for the YOUTH in our community!
Building awareness and connection helps ensure youth know they are supported and never alone. 🌟

05/20/2026

Planning to get your Class 7 learner’s license?🚦Join our Driving Preparation Course and gain the knowledge and confidence you need to pass your learner’s exam. Learn the rules of the road and get one step closer to your license!

📅 Dates: Every Saturday
June 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📣For SISA clients only

Scan the QR code to register or through this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FP63DpUqu9

05/19/2026

Explore the river this May 31! See post for more details. 💯

05/19/2026

Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off this Thursday! 🎈

Don’t miss OCJ’s Community Day this Saturday, May 23, at Medicine Hat College packed with an exciting lineup of activities! Then make your way to the band shelter at Kin Coulee Park, where the festivities continue with the evening balloon launch, followed by the Balloon Glow.

Check out the post for more details.

Join us Saturday, May 23, at Medicine Hat College for OCJ’s Community Day!

🥞 9:00–11:00 AM — Pancake Breakfast
🛍️ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Vendor Market
🎨 10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Youth Art Party
🥏 11:00 AM — Disc Golf Pitch and Putt
🌭 11:00 AM–3:00 PM — BBQ
🎬 12:00 PM — Rise Up: The Film Documentary Screening
🧘 2:00 PM — Yoga for All Ages
💃 3:00 PM — Zumba Gold
🍿 3:00 PM — Family Movie: Zootopia 2
🎈 4:00–4:30 PM — Community Day Wrap-Up

Then head down the hill to the band shelter at Kin Coulee Park, where the party continues with the evening balloon launch and later Balloon Glow!

🎈 Remember: parking is limited at Kin Coulee Park, so it might be best to walk down from MHC.

🎶 Music and over a dozen food trucks begin around 5:00 PM as Rise Up takes over Kin Coulee for an unforgettable evening.

Community Day is proudly sponsored by Canadian Natural Resources Limited.

👉🏼 Please share!

05/18/2026

Victoria Day is a national holiday in Canada that celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria, who reigned over the British Empire, including Canada, from 1837 to 1901. Beyond honoring the monarch, the day marks Canada’s growth toward nationhood. 👑

Learn more here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/important-commemorative-days/victoria-day.html

05/15/2026

The International Day of Families, observed on May 15, celebrates the vital role of families in society and the importance of policies that support them. Established by the UN in 1993, it highlights how families shape social, economic, and demographic life. The 2026 theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” focuses on addressing disparities and promoting the well-being of children.

Learn more here:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-of-families