Brantford Immigration Partnership to host Newcomer Welcome Day for new Canadians

BRANTFORD, ON – The Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) is pleased to invite new Canadians living in Brantford and members of the public to Newcomer Welcome Day on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mohawk Park Pavilion, located at 51 Lynnwood Drive. This family-friendly event will feature an information fair where attendees can learn about key programs and services available in the community, while enjoying food, refreshments, and entertainment.

“We are very excited to once again host our Newcomer Welcome Day in Mohawk Park,” says David Vujasinovich, Community Initiatives Coordinator at the City of Brantford. “The goal of this event is to connect newcomers within the community and share valuable information about programs and services offered by our partners across all sectors.”

Children are welcome to bring their bathing suits and cool off in the Sprinklemania Splash Pad. Food and refreshments will be available, while supplies last.

“Supporting new Canadians and their families is an important priority of our Inclusive Community Plan,” says Mayor Kevin Davis. “On behalf of City Council, we’re proud to see so many community partners come together to showcase Brantford as a vibrant, welcoming place to call home.”

Community groups and service providers interested in having a resource booth at the event can register at brantford.ca/BIPEvents. For more information, please call 519-759-4150 or email bip@brantford.ca. To learn more or to get involved with the Brantford Immigration Partnership, visit www.Brantford.ca/BIP.

Local agencies in attendance will include:

• Arnold Anderson Sport Fund
• Brant County Health Unit
• Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
• Brant Skills Centre
• Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma’s Office
• Brantford Police Service
• Brantford Public Library
• Brantford Sports Council
• Child & Family Services of Grand Erie
• City of Brantford
• Community Legal Clinic
• Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
• Contact North Grand River
• EarlyON Community Living Brant
• Fedcap Canada
• Grand Erie Learning Alternatives (GEDSB)
• Grand River Community Health Centre
• Grand River Council on Aging
• It’s 4 Kids of All Ages
• Lansdowne Children’s Centre
• Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services
• Service Canada & Canada Revenue Agency
• SOAR Community Services
• United Africa Cultural & Heritage Centre
• Wee Watch Licensed Home Child Care
• Wesley
• Wilfrid Laurier University
• Willowbridge Community Services
• Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
• Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
• YMCA Immigrant Services – Brantford

About the Brantford Immigration Partnership

The Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) launched in April 2020 to help build a better understanding of the unique perspectives of immigrants, strengthen community partnerships to enhance services, and celebrate inclusion and cultural diversity in our city. BIP is a dedicated group of community partners who are working to ensure that the City of Brantford continues to be a welcoming and inclusive community for all. Learn more at www.Brantford.ca/BIP.

In May 2022, the Brantford Immigration Partnership endorsed the recommendation brought forward to City Council for the City of Brantford to join the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIC). This membership highlights the City’s ongoing commitment to work with local organizations and experts to create a community where everyone can fully participate in social, economic, political and cultural opportunities. Learn more at www.Brantford.ca/ICP.

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Media Contact:
Kelly Page | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5779 | kpage@brantford.ca