The Nest Secret Garden Tour is sold-out.
Thank you for your continuing support. Thank you to Dutch Growers and Early’s Farm and Garden for selling passports. Please enjoy the tour! Continue reading The Nest Secret Garden Tour is sold-out.
The Canada We Believe In
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) and more than 100 organizations across the country are calling for strong, political action on immigration. The Canada We Believe In campaign, launched April 17 in the midst of the federal election, asserts that immigration has strengthened Canada and enriched our communities for generations. But the campaign organizers worry trust in the immigration system is faltering. “Without action, we … Continue reading The Canada We Believe In
Showing Canada’s face
This is a story about Canada’s response to two humanitarian crises. The first in Afghanistan, the second in Sudan. It’s a story of success and failure. When the Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, the country plunged into a humanitarian crisis. The Canadian government responded quickly, promising to resettle 40,000 Afghans in Canada through special humanitarian programs. Among the … Continue reading Showing Canada’s face
Seeking asylum is not a crime
As the Canadian government discusses plans to tighten security along the Canada/ US border and make it more difficult for people to claim asylum, it is worth remembering that seeking asylum is not a crime. It is a fundamental human right enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 1951 Refugee Convention. Canada is a signatory to both. In 2023, more than … Continue reading Seeking asylum is not a crime
An unwelcome decision
Opinion by Beth Smillie The federal government’s decision to stop new refugee applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors until January 2026 is another blow to the once vaunted Canadian private sponsorship program. The global refugee crisis has more than doubled in scope over the last decade. As a nation, we should be rising to the challenge, not blocking the few paths available to … Continue reading An unwelcome decision
Family reunited!
Relatives and Nest members welcomed an Eritrean family of four to Saskatoon on November 7, 2024, capping a six-year effort to bring the two sisters and the two children to the city. They were reunited with their brother Zemichael and aunt Saba Andu. Nest originally sponsored Tsega and her two children in 2018. But the application was rejected. Nest tried again in 2020 and added … Continue reading Family reunited!
Your donations at work!
Nest is financially supporting several refugee sponsorships this year. One family fled the violence in Sudan and the other fled the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Your donations are needed and appreciated.
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Reconsideration urged
An Eritrean refugee and her daughter, who have suffered hardship and displacement, have been denied asylum in Canada. Nest is dismayed by the decision and has asked the Visa Officer to reconsider.
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Affinity supports refugees!
A big thank you to Saskatoon’s Affinity Credit Union for helping Nest offer a specialized language training program for refugees in the city.
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Nest Secret Garden tour sells out, again!
The 2024 Nest Secret Garden Tour was a huge success. Many thanks to the eight hosts who shared their wonderful gardens and to the Nest volunteers who ensured the day ran smoothly. Congratulations to Marge Wear who won the Nest door prize of a beautiful framed photo by Ken Tickner. The 2025 Nest Secret Garden Tour will take place Sunday, July 20. We already have some … Continue reading Nest Secret Garden tour sells out, again!
