Welcoming Week

Welcoming Week 2022 (September 9-18)

Welcoming Week is an annual campaign and celebration to showcase the movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants.

This year’s Welcoming Week marks the 10th anniversary of what is now a global event, and Canada’s third year participating nationally.

Welcoming Week Activities Across Grey & Bruce Counties

There are many events happening across the area to recognize Welcoming Week.

YMCA’s Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services is happy to host Share your Cultural Story (open to the public) and Citizenship Trivia Night (open to Settlement & Language Services participants).

Each event will be held online via Zoom. To receive a link to join, contact our office.
Call 519-371-9222 ext. 270 or email settlement@osgb.ymca.ca

We are also excited to partner with local museums where visitors can explore the history of Grey and Bruce Counties through interactive activities and exhibits.

Grey Roots Museum is offering admission by donation Saturday September 10th, from 10am-5pm

Bruce County Museum and Archives has offered free passes to Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services participants for Saturday September 17th from 10am-5pm. To receive your pass, contact our office: 519-371-9222 ext. 270 or settlement@osgb.ymca.ca

Learn more about Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services here.

For a full list of Welcoming Week activities happening across Grey & Bruce Counties, visit Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership

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