Growing up in Assiniboia, Veronica’s early years were marked by turbulence that led her to Regina and into the foster care system at just 13, and by 16 she was living as a section 10 youth. For much of the past 15 years, the streets were her home – a place of both struggle and survival. This winter, for the first time in a decade, she has a place to call home, a place where...
Dale grew up in Winnipeg then in 1999 came to check out Regina then ended up moving here with family. Dale enjoys hands on work like beading, building, and renovations. Dale’s talents include being a good listener, a people person, and working well with others. Current challenges Dale faces are with managing his depression, alcoholism, and anger. His plans for the future are to get a better place to live moving from an apartment to...
Zion is a motivated 16-year-old who recently moved into a peer home home in Regina and is excited for the opportunities ahead. Family is central in his life, and he stays closely connected with his dad, siblings, and long-time girlfriend. A talented cook, he loves experimenting in the kitchen and sharing meals with the people he cares about. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys gaming and spending quality time with family. Zion is currently focused on...
Charlene grew up in Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan. Charlene moved to Regina in 1989 with her family. Charlene is very social and a friend of many. She is always willing to help out her friends anyway she can. Charlene is talented at beading. Charlene’s plan for the future is just taking one day at a time.
A is 22 years old and originally from Peepeekisis, but she moved to Regina to be closer to family and begin building her own sense of stability. She loves reading and getting lost in video games, where she can relax, think, and escape into different worlds for a while. A is incredibly skilled at both cleaning and cooking; two things she takes pride in because they help her feel grounded and capable. Right now, she’s...
Robert was born and raised in Regina. Robert is talented at beading. A challenge Robert faces is being taken advantage of by people for his kindness. Robert plans to move to Calgary in the near future with his family in hopes to start fresh and work on his sobriety.
Vesta has lived in Regina all her life. A highlight for her is attending the fair every year. She is very proud of her daughter, Krystal, who graduated from Grade 12. Faith is important in Vesta’s life and she hopes to strengthen her walk with Jesus. A goal for the future is visiting with family more often.
H is a 23-year-old who grew up in North Battleford but has called Regina home since she was 14, after coming here for treatment and finding reasons to stay. She finds comfort and expression in writing, music, drawing, and taking quiet walks in nature. With a beautiful singing voice and natural talent on the piano, creativity is one of the ways she makes sense of the world around her. H is currently navigating challenges with...
Tara was born and raised in Regina, her family and friends are here. Tara’s hobbies are hiking and swimming. Tara is skilled at cooking and cleaning. Some of Tara’s current challenges are maintaining housing and staying sober. Tara hopes for the future that she can work towards reunification with her children.
A is a 19-year-old originally from George Gordon First Nations who moved to Regina in 2018 with his mom. He is a talented artist who enjoys sketching portraits and landscapes, as well as listening to music, watching films, and going for walks. A is currently focused on finishing school and finding a job, working hard to build a stable foundation for his future. He is excited about the independence that comes with his new place...
