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...
All Destiny wants is to be able to give her kids a good Christmas. Everything is so expensive, the bills are sky high and most of the money goes to rent and food. To make things worse Destiny missed the cutoff for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper and it makes her want to cry to think of the kids missing out. Life has been hard for Destiny, she has lived in many reservations around Regina...
Colby grew up in Saskatoon and moved often, calling herself a “travelling girl” who always felt most at home in small towns. She came to Regina to create stability for her children and to find affordable housing. Her family began in 2008 with the birth of her daughter, Rain, whose arrival was frightening at first but ended with relief when she recovered quickly. Colby proudly describes Rain as a talented artist, Tarrin as her loving...
Shirley grew up between Regina, Brandon, and Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation, carrying with her the values of community and perseverance. She moved to Regina to build stability for her family and has worked through many challenges, including childcare shortages, housing instability, and changes in employment. Despite these obstacles, she has remained a devoted mother who advocates strongly for her children. Each child brings unique strengths and needs, and Shirley supports them with patience, love, and...
Kevin and Shannon grew up across Canada but came to Regina in 2015 to find stable housing for their family. They have a family of four. They hope in the future to find a family home they can grow in. They describe their baby girl, Meadow as a four-year-old girly girl. Emery (7 years old) as their Sci-fi kid. Benjamin (9 years old) is their artsy guy and Jacob (12 years old) as their tech...
Santanna grew up in Prince Albert, and her life changed forever when she became a mother nine years ago. Three years ago, she felt a powerful spiritual calling that led her to Regina, a move that would become the start of her family’s healing. Her daughters, Kierra—sentimental, kind, loving, and deeply aware—and Kiannah, whose caring nature shines brightly, have been her greatest motivation through recovery. After years apart, the family has recently reunited and is...
