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Eid Community Lunch
The South East Grey Comunity Health Centre, in collaboratio with the CMHA Coach House and other community partners, is hosting
XcelerateNow|Empowering Newcomer Entrepreneurs to Thrive in Grey County
This event is for newcomer, immigrant, refugee, or international student currently running or looking to build a business in Grey County. It takes place at the Community Hall in the Hanover Civic Centre, 341 10th St, Hanover, ON N4N 1P5, in Friday March 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Drop-in Settlement Services
YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services welcomes newcomers to visit its main office in in Owen Sound at 290 9th Street East during office hours. Drop-in sessions are offered in Dundalk, Hanover, Kincardine, Markdale, Port Elgin and Walkerton.
English Conversation Circles
YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services offers English Conversation Circles in Owen Sound at 290 9th Street East on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The program is also offered in other communities in Grey Bruce including Hanover, Kincardine, Markdale and Walkerton. See the Educate & Celebrate calendar for details.
Newcomer Readiness Project
GBLIP is inviting community stakeholders to complete the WOWC Newcomer Readiness Checklist Survey and help communities determine their capacity to attract and retain new residents, coming from elsewhere in the province, the country or around the globe.
Diversity and Belongingness Conference
GBLIP, BWDSB OSPS, SSSC, WCGB and YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services are hosting the first regional Diversity and Belongingness Conference at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound on Wednesday September 25. Click "Read More" for more details and registration.
Welcoming Week 2024
GBLIP is coordinating and collaborating with community partners in hosting a variety of virtual and in-person events to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and that they belong in their local community, no matter where they come from. Click "Read More" to see the calendar.
Embracing Tradition: Celebrating Sikh Heritage Month in Grey-Bruce
GBLIP acknowledges and celebrates Sikh Heritage Month, honoring the rich cultural contributions and diversity of the Sikh community. Together, let's promote understanding, respect, and unity among all residents of Grey Bruce.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2024: Humanity, not Racism
As the first steps to eliminate discrimination, it is crucial to recognize unconscious biases, and how they contribute to the imbalance of power and privilege.
Embracing the Essence of Ramadan: Fasting, Reflection, and Community Spirit
In 2024, Ramadan begins on March 11 and ends on April 9. It is “an opportunity to remind ourselves of our collective commitment and duty to uphold the value of peaceful coexistence…”(Government of Canada)
Empower, Elevate, Celebrate: International Women's Day 2024
For newcomer and immigrant women, International Women’s Day serves as a moment of reflection on their courage to embark on a new life and their resilience in overcoming hardships to achieve success for themselves and their families in Canada.
Embracing Irish Roots: Celebrating Irish Heritage Month in Canada
March in Canada is dedicated to celebrating Irish Heritage. Between 1817 and 1825, a significant number of Irish came to Canada due to various societal, economic, and environmental reasons.
Celebrating Resilience: Honoring Black History Month
February is Black History Month.
Grey Bruce Lunar New Year Celebration 2024
February 10, 2024 marks the beginning of the year of the wood dragon. There are celebration events in Grey Bruce until March 15.
Immigrant Strategies for Workforce Success
Bruce County is inviting local entrepreneurs, business owners and hiring leaders to Immigration Strategies for Workforce Succes
Welcoming Week 2023 Events
Welcoming Week 2023
Grey-Bruce Immigrant Survey
The Grey -Bruce Immigrant Survey is first of its kind Survey for immigrants, refugees, claimants, internationa
Grey Bruce Diversity Shortfest 2023: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion Through Film
Grey Bruce Diversity Shortfest 2023: Celebrating Dive
Multicultural Celebration
The 17th Kincardine Multicultural Celebration will occur Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Davidson Centre - from 5:30 to 8
May is Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian herita
Grey-Bruce Diversity Speaker's Series
Employers and Human Resources Professionals in Grey and Bruce Counties are invited to participate in the Grey Bruce Diversity S
Closing Workforce Gaps: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
During this session, staff from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will provide information about how employers can l
Closing Workforce Gaps: The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
In this presentation, officials from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will present on the Economic Mobility
Closing Workforce Gaps: Newcomer Workplace Support for Employers
Work with local community partners to encourage and engage employees and employers for a positive and productive workforce.
Closing Workforce Gaps: Labour Market Impact Assessment with Service Canada
Join this engaging presentation from Service Canada to understand the different paths for businesses looking to hire foreign na
Local Immigration Partnerships team up to encourage Allyship on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Owen Sound/March 13, 2023 – On March 21 from 12 p.m.
International Women’s Day 2023
March 8 is International Women's Day.
Small, universal gestures create more welcoming communities for immigrants
Starting this March, the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) invites you to extend a warm welcome and offer suppor
GBLIP Partners with World Education Services to Find Solutions to the Skills Shortage
Communities across Canada are struggling to find the talent they need.
Allyship: #ITSTARTS with Me
Join us on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for an in-depth panel discussion on allyship and the
Closing Workforce Gaps: Hiring and Retaining Newcomers
Join this workshop to understand the resources available to small businesses to hire and retain newcomers in Bruce County.
Calling All HR Professionals: Join the Grey Bruce HR Task Circle
The Diversity and Inclusion in Grey Bruce Rural Workplaces Project invite Human Resources professionals in Grey and Bruce Count
Hiring International Students: What you Need to Know
The School of Refl(Act)ion - Beyond Unconscious Bias
Grey Bruce Employers and members of the Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce are invited to apply for The School of Refl(Act)ion.
Black History Month 2023
Every February, people across Canada celebrate Black History Month to honour the many achievements and contributions of Black C
GBLIP Appointed to National LIP Secretariat Executive Committee
Deepikaa Gupta, who is the coordinator of the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP), has been appointed to the Execu
Grey Bruce Lunar New Year Celebration 2023
The Grey Bruce Chinese Heritage & Culture Association will host Lunar New Year festivities across the region for all to enj
Human Rights Day
Every year on 10 December, the world celebrates Human Rights Day, the very day when, in 1948, the United Nations General Assemb
Diversity and Inclusive Rural Workplaces Projects Presents: School of Refl(ACT)ion Session #1: Beyond Unconscious Bias
Diversity and Inclusive Rural Workplaces Projects Presents: School of Re
Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
Happy Diwali and Bandi Chorr Divas!
Call for Participants: Grey-Bruce Discrimination Study
The Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) is seeking volunteers to take part in a study on experiences of discrimina
Consul General of India Apoorva Srivastava visits Grey and Bruce Counties
Consul General of India Apoorva Srivastava visits Grey and Bruce Counties
Diversity & Inclusion in Rural Workplaces in Grey-Bruce Launching Session
Calling All Employers, Human Resource Professionals and Supervisors to join in an opportunity to make an impact in our
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, 2022, the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership observes the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day and recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the survivors of these institutions.
Owen Sound Police Open House & Information Night for Newcomers
Drop by the Owen Sound Police Station on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 6pm for a guided tour, and to learn about common frauds & scams, personal & community safety and more. Coffee, tea & snacks provided.
Newcomer Free Admission @ Bruce County Museum
Bruce County Museum is offering newcomers a one-time FREE family admission (single household) on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Enjoy a guided historical tour of the Museum with complimentary coffee & tea to follow. Starts at 11am.
Newcomer & Immigrant Women Online Social Gathering
All women residing in Grey-Bruce who were not born in Canada are welcome to join this laid back one-hour online meeting hosted by Grey Bruce Newcomer and Immigrant Women’s Collective.
Picnic At The Palace
Paisley Chamber of Commerce, Township of Arran-Elderslie and Where the Rivers Meet Campaign are hosting Picnic At The Palace on Saturday August 27 to welcome newcomers to the community. It is an opportunity to learn about the many services and clubs in our community and support our Foodbank
Elephant Thoughts Labour Day Festival
Each year @Elephant Thoughts invites new friends and old to celebrate music, food, diversity, learning, culture, and each other. This year you are invited to the beautiful Riverstone Campus in Durham, Ontario.
Hindu Culture Open House - Embrace Diversity Through Dialogue
Residents of Grey and Bruce counties are invited to learn and celebrate the Hindu culture at a community open house on August 13 in Kincardine. Participants can take part in yoga and enjoy traditional Hindu food, music, and dancing. Everyone is welcome at the free event, which runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Victoria Park in Kincardine.
GBLIP Resources Supporting Ukrainian Newcomers
Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) has launched the Resources for Supporting Ukrainian Newcomers page on its website. These resources are in response to the community’s growing desire to support Ukrainians fleeing the war and help them to settle in our region.
The page contains information on resources and supports available at the local, provincial, and federal levels to help community members who are considering hosting Ukrainian newcomers.
Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month
NEWS RELEASE
May 31, 2022
Local Donation Drive for Children of Ukraine
The Arden Language Centre, in collaboration with the
Small Business Inclusive Workforce Policy Development Workshop
Join us in a one hour interactive webinar which will guide business owners and HR staff through the policy development
Interested in Providing Feedback about Marketing?
We are inviting residents of Grey and Bruce counties to participate in a 90-minute focus group on March 2
International Women’s Day 2022 – Women Inspiring Women
Happy International Women’s Day!
February and Forever: Celebrating Black History Today and Every Day
February is Black History Month.
