Circle Project received a little help from our friends at SIIT Construction Career Development Project on Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29, 2020, as we began the early demolition work of the former Conexus building on 5^th Ave. and Elphinstone. Gifted by Conexus (www.conexus.ca), through a community donation, the former banking site will become the future home of Circle Project’s community programs and services.

Through a newly developed partnership between Circle Project and SIIT, individuals who are seeking a career in the trades had an opportunity to gain experience and build skills that will help them progress towards their goal of graduating. Over the next several months, a building that once housed a financial institution will be transformed into a welcoming neighbourhood space where members of the community can access various programs and services right in the heart of the North Central area of Regina.

Circle Project’s Council and Staff would like to share our sincere thanks to SIIT, Charles Zielke (Instructor) and students: Tania Alexson, Tara Goodpipe, Carter Alexson, David Desjarlais, Kean Arseneault, Francis Bird, Matthew Strongeagle, Darren Crowe Buffalo, Danny Bunn, Robert Gambler and Duane Myran, for your help in creating our future home!

Circle Project Council and Staff would like to invite you to attend their 3rd Annual Anniversary Round Dance.

Time: 5:00 pm – Pipe Ceremony & Feast
When: March 20th, 2020
Where: Mâmawêyatitân Centre
3355 6th Avenue, Regina

Round Dance to follow
MC: Jeff Cappo
Stickman: Charles Favel
Lunch and Giveaway

Pack up your feast bowls and dust off your dancing moccasins and we will see you there!

This Season the Council and Staff of the Circle Project would like to wish you and yours a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our schedule over the holiday will be:

~ December 24, open until noon

~ December 25 and 26, closed

~ December 27 and 30, open

~ December 31, open until noon

~ January 1, closed

~ January 2, open

While we are closed, you can call and leave a message at 306-347-7515 and we will return your call when we are back in the office.

At the Circle Project’s 24th Annual Children’s Christmas Party held on Sat. Dec 14 at the mâmawêyatitân centre, children and families were treated to a delicious brunch served by special guests, Deputy Mayor Jerry Flegel, RPS members Sgt. Kacey Ward and Acting Staff Sgt. Guy Criddle, our friends from Conexus, Dallas Revenko and Jacques DeCorby, community volunteers and Circle Project Council and staff. Children and families enjoyed a fun filled afternoon with face painting, balloon animals, bouncy houses, photo booth and a special live entertainment hosted by Brian Sklar and a play featuring Rhonda Donais and friends. Each child had a chance to meet Santa, received a goody bag and a wrapped gift!

Circle Project would like to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Unifor Local 1-S, Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, Steel Mace Valkyrie Gym and Music Performance Trust Fund. May the spirit of generosity continue to live in your hearts as we work together to make the community a better place for all.

One of the children in attendance sang “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” which was greatly appreciated by the crowd.

Winners of the parent incentive draws with Circle Project Council President Bob Cantin and Executive Director Ann Perry.

Circle Project children opening their gifts.

Circle Project elves busily distributing gifts.

Santa Claus has arrived! This is the children’s favourite part of the whole day.

Circle Project families enjoying brunch and visiting.

Circle Project families being served brunch.

Circle Project families being served brunch.

Circle Project families being served brunch.

Once again it was time to spread Christmas cheer at our Annual Elders’ Christmas Party. For 20 consecutive years we have shared this special event with the Elders in our community. We laughed, ate, danced and made merry. This event continues to be a great opportunity for our Elders to catch up with those they may not have not seen all year. Thank you to all who attended, you have made our event a great success and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

A very special thank you to Mosaic (www.mosaicco.com) for sponsoring our event! With your support, we were able to spread holiday cheer and put bright smiles on the faces of our many community Elders.

Through the “All That Kids Can Be” focus area, United Way Regina continues to empower Circle Project to positively impact the lives of the many Indigenous children and parents that we serve in the community. United Way Regina works hard to help us provide opportunities for children to succeed in school so that one day they will lead our community into a safe and prosperous future.

Circle Project’s Council, Staff and Families would like to thank United Way Regina for their continued support of the Circle Project, the Children’s Centre and the Infant & Toddler Centre. Through this vital partnership we are able to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the children and parents who participate in our Cultural Connections for Kids program.

Circle Project Council and Staff would like to send a huge thank you to the Gentle Road Church of Christ and the North Central Community Assoc. for the youth volunteers who assisted with painting at our Children’s Centre and Infant & Toddler’s Centre. Thank you to our new friends from Kansas, Texas, Arkansas and Regina!

This summer has been so hectic as we work hard to make many exciting changes to our child care centres. At the Children’s Centre many improvements are being made to our yard and with the addition of two murals, our children will have amazing new spaces to explore, learn and play in. Special thanks to the volunteer youth from the Gentle Road Church of Christ for all their hard work painting at both of our childcare centres. Here is a sneak peek of the beautiful murals they completed at the Children’s Centre. Stay tuned for more updates on the changes we are making.

Everyone is busy as preparations continue for the 22nd Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Community Celebrations.

Friday, June 21st, 2019

2:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Grassick Playground

Camerons St. & 4th Ave.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Circle Project held its 2^nd Anniversary Round Dance with a pipe ceremony and feast on March 15, 2019 in a continued celebration of their community service. Staff and volunteers busily prepared food and readied the Mâmawêyatitân Centre for the event. Led by Circle Project Elders, the pipe ceremony began shortly after 5 followed by the feast. The Round Dance began with drummers sharing their songs with the more than 500 individuals present throughout the evening. It was a beautiful sight seeing those in attendance, both young and old, as they partook in this traditional cultural activity. A giveaway included many items that were donated by Circle Project Staff and Council members in acknowledgement of the support given to our organization by the community. It filled us with joy watching the community as they danced and shared their appreciation. Staff distributed lunch bags just before midnight and after the drummers beat their drums for the last time that evening, everyone said their farewells and went home.

We would like to take a moment to thank Circle Project Elders, Council and Staff for all they do in the community. Thank you to the volunteers who help make events such as this happen. Thank you to the community for coming out to celebrate with us. We are excited to continue our work serving the needs of our community.

Jeff Cappo, MC and Russell Paskemin, Stickman

Community members tapping their toes as they watch the Round Dance

Bob Cantin, Council President, Bernie Cantin, Volunteer, Joni Adamcewicz, Volunteer and Deanna Keewatin, Lifestyles and Addictions Counsellor

It is a real joy seeing young and old participating together

Rhonda Bird, Council Vice President and Ann Perry, Executive Director

Larissa Anderson, Director of Childcare Services taking a video while crowd enjoys the Round Dance

Community members watching the Round Dance

Circle Project staff keeping things tidy

It is wonderful that so many came out to help us celebrate

Community members tapping their toes as they watch the Round Dance

Allan Pratt, Family Violence Coordinator with Circle Project staff in their t-shirts displaying the new logo

More little ones participating

Circle Project Staff in front of banner displaying new logo