As a part of #ITSTARTS week, we continue the conversation around diversity and understanding. Join us over the lunch hour to hear from individuals who have worked with Newcomers or in the immigration sector. They will speak about how their work has impacted them personally, and their community.

Join us as we continue to celebrate diversity for #ITSTARTS. This lunch hour panel discussion will have speakers who are Newcomers to Canada. They will speak about their transition to this country, the challenges they faced and success celebrated since arriving here.

Welcome the World is back! Lakehead Orillia's world fair returns for the 2024 #ITSTARTS campaign! Whether you would like to host a table for a country you have cultural ties to, volunteer, or just attend, you don't want to miss this event! Come learn about cultures from around the globe and sample popular dishes from various countries represented. Grab your passport, it's time to Welcome the World!

If you are interested in hosting a table or volunteering the day of the event, please sign up by visiting the link below. 

Jennifer Hay, Immigration Advisor, will be facilitating a discussion with a panel of newcomers  who will share their experiences settling in our Simcoe County and Thunder Bay communities, including the challenges, successes and supports that have helped them along the way.

Register here to receive your Zoom link.

Many professionals work with newcomers in Canada, and are a large part of their support systems. In this session we will hear from professionals working in immigration or the settlement sector who will share stories about their work, and how it has impacted them individually.

Register here to receive your Zoom link.