Uniting London & Middlesex to welcome newcomers. We foster diverse, inclusive communities through partnerships, support, and advocacy.
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New to London? The MyLondon app brings local services, job boards, events and city experiences into one guide for visitors, students and residents. Learn more and download it: buff.ly/CkBBhUs #LondonOntario #Newcomers
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Today: Time to Heal, an Islamophobia awareness and healing circle for high school, college and university students, hosted by the Muslim Resource Centre.
🕔 5–8 p.m.
đź“Ť London Muslim Mosque, 151 Oxford St. W.
âś… RSVP required: buff.ly/bxpQ5kI
#LondonOnt
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London’s Justice Centre has received the Ontario Bar Association President’s Award. Its model brings courts, health care, housing and other supports together for young adults aged 18 to 25. buff.ly/cZ75mp1
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Two recent incidents targeted Pride flags in Norwich, including a flag stolen. These acts send a message about who is meant to feel safe. London and Middlesex must keep choosing welcome and belonging for 2SLGBTQIA people. buff.ly/vLsnHpu
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Unified Voices is a free 45-minute film about six Canadians with Down syndrome. It includes a London family centring Indigenous identity and a Ukrainian newcomer family rebuilding life through school, faith and community. Watch: buff.ly/cBXnFOG
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Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! 🇵🇠On June 12, we celebrate Philippine Independence Day and the Filipino communities whose culture, work and leadership help shape London and Middlesex. Happy Independence Day to everyone celebrating! #PhilippineIndependenceDay #LdnOnt
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More than 2,200 people could gain primary care through a $1.96 million investment in SOAHAC. The plan will expand culturally grounded care and mobile outreach across London-Middlesex, Waterloo Wellington and Grey Bruce. Learn more: buff.ly/qYTDOWi
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June 6 to 12 is Family Council Week.
If someone you love lives in long-term care, ask their home if it has a Family Council. It can be a place to share concerns, learn from other families, and help improve daily life for residents.
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Students: join Time to Heal, an Islamophobia awareness and healing circle with the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support & Integration.
Sat, June 13
5 to 8 p.m.
London Muslim Mosque
Open to high school, college & university students. RSVP required. DM for link.
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On June 12, join CRRF and Woodland Cultural Centre online for Silent No More, a guided virtual tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School.
Learn, reflect, and honour Survivors’ voices.
Space is limited.
Register: buff.ly/Ha47fsi
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Every child deserves to feel safe and supported at school.
For newcomer families, clear information about school supports can make a difficult moment less isolating.
Community partners: what resources should more families know about?
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Where jobs are located matters.
Downtown workplaces can support newcomer employment when they are close to transit, services, and public spaces.
A stronger local economy should also be an easier one to access. buff.ly/itMEUDN
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June is Seniors Month in Ontario. The 2026 theme is “Ontario Seniors: Let’s Get Moving.” Older newcomers bring skills, care and leadership to London and Middlesex. Share Ontario seniors resources with an older adult, caregiver or community group.
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For World Refugee Day, join the 18th Annual Life As A Refugee event.
June 19, 12 to 4 PM
Goodwill Industries, 255 Horton St E
Keynote by Alfredo Caxaj, refugee and service provider panels, wellness workshop, and community awards.
Register: buff.ly/ZH764Wb
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Employers and HR teams: immigration programs are changing. Join a free info session on June 17, 8:30 to 10:30am, on workforce planning, retention and responsibilities when working with temporary foreign workers. Seats limited. RSVP: buff.ly/9829mLr
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Free virtual workshop from Pathways to Prosperity:
Working with Rohingya Newcomers: Global Displacement, Local Practice
June 16, 1:00 to 2:30 PM ET
Includes local research on Rohingya settlement experiences in London, ON.
Register: bit.ly/SupportingRohingyaRef…
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High school, college, and university students are invited to Time to Heal: Breaking Barriers, an Islamophobia awareness and healing circle hosted by MRCSSI.
June 13, 5 to 8 p.m.
London Muslim Mosque
RSVP required: buff.ly/SmZ5HTb
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June 9: Join Pillar, Atlohsa and CCLC for ReconciliACTION.
Learn about Treaties as living agreements. Open to everyone.
Register: buff.ly/RcUXr7N
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The latest LMLIP Round Up is out.
Inside: National Indigenous History Month learning, free All Are Welcome Here signs, water safety tips for newcomer families, local events, services, jobs, training, volunteer roles and grants.
Read and share: buff.ly/gj8Eff8
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National AccessAbility Week runs May 31 to June 6.
Accessibility is part of being a welcoming community.
For newcomers with disabilities, barriers can overlap with language, transit, employment, housing, health care, and service access.
What barrier can we remove?
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