Welcome Week 2023 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 2023 runs from September 8th to 17th, 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. You can learn more about Welcoming Week and find resources at welcomingweek.ca. 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!

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Part of what makes Guelph and Wellington a welcoming community is the services available to support immigrants. For example, settlement services like Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington and County of Wellington Settlement Services provide programs and services to help new Canadians integrate into the social, economic and organizational life of the community, while EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families with young children where they can make connections, find support, resources, and advice about parenting and child development. These are just a few examples of the many resources available to immigrants in Guelph and Wellington County, as evidenced by the wide variety of event organizers participating in Welcoming Week 2023!