Welcome Week 2022 Events
Our communities are becoming more diverse, with people of all backgrounds adding their experiences and perspectives. When we welcome newcomers, we welcome new ideas and new opportunities. Supporting newcomers means we are building a society with unique perspectives, voices, and lived experiences, which strengthens the fabric of our communities and helps us foster a diverse and inclusive province. Together, let’s welcome every new neighbour!
Welcoming Week 2022 runs from September 9th to 18th, during which time community partners can host events that either bring new and longtime residents together, celebrate newcomers and share details about newcomer programming/services. In Guelph and Wellington county, Welcoming Week is organized by GWLIP, and funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. Check out the list of events happening below. We hope to see you there!
Please note that all events listed are free to attend!
A special thanks to all of our partners who together make Welcoming Week possible!
| FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Friday September 9 – Sunday September 18 (Closed Mondays) |
Free Admission to Guelph Museums! | Guelph Civic Museum and McCrae House | Guelph Museums | No |
| Friday September 9, 9 a.m. |
Community Voices | Virtual | Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination | No |
| Friday September 9, 1 p.m. |
Various ISGW events TBD | TBD | Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington | TBD |
| SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Saturday September 10, TBD | Saturday Morning Welcome | In-person, 577 Willow Road | Chalmers | TBD |
| Saturday September 10, 10am – 11am | English Conversation Circle | In-person | Guelph Public Library | No |
| Saturday September 10, 10am – 10:30am | Welcome to the Library Storytime | In-person | Guelph Public Library | Yes |
| Saturday September 10, 1pm – 3pm | MPP Welcome Event | In-person | MPP Constituency Office | No |
| Saturday September 10, 2pm – 3pm | Knitting Connections and Robotic Fun | In-person | Guelph Public Library | Yes |
| SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Sunday September 11, 11a.m. – 3p.m. | Wedding Festival | Wellington County Museum and Archives | Wellington County Museum | No, but you can share your wedding story at this link! |
| Sunday September 11, 12p.m. | Palmerston Newcomers’ Welcome BBQ | In-person | Town of Minto | TBD |
| MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Tuesday September 13, 4p.m. | Youth and Volunteering | Virtual | PIN – The People Information Network | TBD |
| Tuesday September 13, 5p.m. – 6:30pm | Email Workshop | In-person, Main Library Program Room | Guelph Public Library & CAWA | Yes |
| WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Wednesday September 14, TBD | Get to Know The Grove Hubs! | Virtual | The Grove Hubs | TBD |
| Wednesday September 14, 10am – 12pm | Job Search and Employment Expectations in Canada | In-person, 2nd Chance Stone Road Mall location | 2nd Chance Employment Counselling | TBD |
| Wednesday September 14, 6p.m. – 6:30p.m. | Welcome to the Library Storytime | In-person, Westminster Square Branch | Guelph Public Library | Yes |
| THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Thursday September 15, 9:30a.m. | Immigrant Talent in Guelph Wellington: A Snapshot | Virtual | Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin | TBD |
| Thursday September 15, 12p.m. | Volunteering for Newcomers | Virtual | PIN – The People and Information Network | TBD |
| Thursday September 15, 12p.m. – 1p.m. | Welcoming and Inclusive Workplaces: How to Recruit and Retain Talent | Virtual | Immploy | Yes |
| Thursday September 15, 2p.m. | Starting a small business in Guelph Wellington |
In-person | Business Centre Guelph Wellington | TBD |
| Thursday September 15, 3p.m. | Narrative 4 Story Exchange |
In-person, 42 Carden Street (10C) | Brand Intercultural | TBD |
| Thursday September 15, 4p.m. | Get to Know Guelph Public Library |
Virtual | Guelph Public Library and SWIS | TBD |
| Thursday September 15, 4p.m. – 7p.m. | Guelph Farmers’ Market | In-person, 2 Gordon Street | 10C/Guelph Farmers’ Market | No |
| Thursday September 15, 6p.m. | Clifford Newcomers’ Welcome BBQ |
In-person | Town of Minto | TBD |
| FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Friday September 16, 2p.m. – 4p.m. (Drop-ins permitted throughout September, 9-5 when room not in use) | “A Circle of Care” Poster Exhibit | 10C Community Classroom (42 Carden Street) | Community Engaged Scholarship Institute, University of Guelph | No |
| Friday September 16, 6p.m. | Harriston Newcomers’ Welcome Reception | In-person | Town of Minto | TBD |
| SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Saturday September 17, 7a.m.-12p.m. | Guelph Farmers’ Market | In-person, 2 Gordon Street | 10C/Guelph Farmers’ Market | No |
| Saturday September 17, 10a.m. | Welcoming Week 2022 | In-person | Guelph Police Service | TBD |
| SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18th | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd | ||||
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Organizer | Registration |
| Friday September 23, TBD | Volunteer and Newcomer Celebration | In-person | Township of Wellington North | TBD |