On average, 45% of newcomers do not access settlement services. The idea that there could be so many under-served newcomers in Southwest Saskatchewan was unacceptable. The solution? A road trip to every corner of the region making new connections and increasing awareness of available settlement services.

The Road Trip to Engagement project was presented by Icasiana de Gala, Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre Executive Director; Rebecca Anderson, Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre Community Connections Worker; and, Deanna Baje, Executive Director, at the 2022 Prairies & Northern Territories Small Centre Virtual Conference.