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SUMMARY:Welcoming Week in New Westminster\, Stories We Shared
DESCRIPTION:From September 10 to 19\, 2026\, New Westminster will join communities across Canada and around the world in celebrating Welcoming Week. \nAs part of Welcoming Week 2026\, the New Westminster Local Immigration Partnership\, hosted by Lower Mainland Purpose Society and partnering with the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society’s Will You Be My Neighbour? initiative\, invites residents to celebrate belonging\, connection\, and community. \nThis year\, everyone is invited to: \n1. Join the New West Community Belonging Challenge \nThe New West Community Belonging Challenge invites people of all ages to take simple actions that help build a more connected and welcoming community. \nParticipants are encouraged to:\n• Connect with neighbours\n• Discover local community spaces and assets\n• Practice small acts of kindness and inclusion\n• Strengthen relationships across the community\n• Reflect on what belonging means to them \nChallenge brochures are available at: \n• Anvil Centre\n• Century House\n• New Westminster Public Library\n• Queensborough Community Centre\n• təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre \nYou can also download and print: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZydKzbPw7rrncdUabUACCBBJzlHM3L9a/view \n2. New West Impact Stories\nWhen people feel welcome\, they belong. When they belong\, they contribute. \nThroughout Welcoming Week\, we will share New West Impact Stories featuring immigrants who have found a sense of belonging in New Westminster and are making positive contributions through community leadership\, volunteerism\, entrepreneurship\, advocacy\, arts\, mentorship\, and everyday acts of neighbourliness. \nThese stories celebrate the many ways immigrants help strengthen our city and demonstrate how welcoming communities create opportunities for everyone to participate and thrive. \nFollow the stories throughout Welcoming Week on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578745321024 \n3. On September 17th\, 2026 Visit Us at the New West Farmers Market \nJoin us at the New West Farmers Market on September 17\, 2026\, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Tipperary Park. \nSeptember 17\, 2026 | 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM PDT \nActivities will include: \n🎗️🌳 The Belonging Tree\nCommunity conversations about belonging\n🏆 Prize Announcement for Belonging Challenge participants \nWhy?\nBelonging helps create stronger\, healthier\, and more connected communities. Together\, New West Impact Stories and the Community Belonging Challenge encourage residents to recognize one another’s contributions\, build relationships\, and foster a shared sense of responsibility for community well-being. \nNew West Farmers Market \nTogether\, we are building belonging\, one story\, one moment\, and one neighbour at a time. \nAdd to calendar \n  \n  \n4. City of New Westminster Welcoming Week Proclamation\nAs part of Welcoming Week 2026\, the City of New Westminster will officially proclaim Welcoming Week\, recognizing the importance of building a community where everyone feels welcomed\, valued\, and a sense of belonging. \nThe proclamation acknowledges the many contributions that immigrants and newcomers make to the social\, cultural\, civic\, and economic life of New Westminster. It also recognizes that when people feel connected and included\, they are more likely to participate in community life\, share their skills and talents\, build relationships\, and contribute to the well-being of the city. \nThe New West Community Belonging Challenge\, New West Impact Stories\, and Welcoming Week activities highlight how small acts of welcome can create lasting impacts for individuals\, neighbourhoods\, and the community as a whole. \nTogether\, these initiatives demonstrate that belonging is not only about being welcomed\, but also about having opportunities to contribute\, connect\, and thrive. \nJoin us at City Council as the Mayor and Council officially proclaim Welcoming Week 2026 and reaffirm New Westminster’s commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to belong and contribute. \nDate and time of the proclamation ceremony will be announced once confirmed by the City of New Westminster.
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LOCATION:Various\, New Westminster\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Delta LIP Welcoming Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US! Everyone is welcome! \n\nDiscover community services offering health care\, legal\, employment\, education\, youth services\, and more!\nEnjoy cultural performances celebrating our diverse community!\nTake part in family-friendly activities for everyone!\nAnd so much more!
URL:https://bcyliprif.ca/eventdetail/delta-lip-welcoming-fair-2026/
LOCATION:11405-11427 84 Avenue\, Delta\, BC\, 11405-11427 84 Avenue\, Delta\, BC\, Canada
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