This week has been proclaimed as Refugee Awareness Week in the City of Swift Current.

The proclamation for the week of June 11th to 17th was made at last Monday's city council meeting.

Present for the proclamation were Icasiana De Gala, Swift Current Community Baptist Church Pastor Joell Haugan, members of the Alrahhal family, and Sammi, who helps with some translating for the family.

The Alrahhal family came to Swift Current from Syria this past year with the help of the Swift Current Area Ministerial Refugee Committee.

Multiple events are planned not just for this week but throughout June to promote refugee awareness and to get to know the Alrahhal family.

June 15th marks the Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre's annual Lunch Fundraiser in Market Square. On June 24th, residents will have the chance to meet the Alrahhal family during the second week of Market Square.