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Latest News & Events
The National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
https://www.nccm.ca/greensquare/#:~:text=A%20gunman%20entered%20the%20place,men%20and%20injuring%20many%20more.&text=Until%
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/holocaust-remembrance
Vasant Panchami
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasant_Panchami
World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/african-culture
International Day of Education
https://www.un.org/en/observances/education-day
Lunar New Year
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/lunar-new-year
Lincoln Alexander Day
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-8.5/FullText.html
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day
Pongal
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/india/pongal
Orthodox New Year
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/orthodox-new-year
Lohri
https://nationaltoday.com/lohri/
Christmas (Eastern Orthodox)
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/orthodox-christmas-day
Epiphany
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/epiphany
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
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 parti
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
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
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 achie
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
Diversity and Inclusive Rural Workplaces Projects Presents: School of Refl(ACT)ion Session #1: Beyond Unconscious Bias
Diversity and Inclusive Rural Workplaces Projects Presents
Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
Happy Diwali and Bandi C
Diversity & Inclusion in Rural Workplaces in Grey-Bruce Launching Session
Calling All Employers, Human Resource Professionals and Supervisors
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.
Welcoming Week Celebration @ Grey Roots Museum
On Saturday, September 10, 2022 all visitors to Grey Roots Museum are invited to pay by donation, no admission will be charged.
Back to School Wheel & Ride
Families are invited to the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 1:30pm to 4pm to participate in fun activities such as an obstacle course, a children’s tattoo parlour, and to learn bike maintenance, safety rules and more.
The event is organized by the River District.
Share Your Cultural Story
Grey Bruce Settlement and Languages Services invites you to share your own cultural story or tradition or join to hear from others. Online via Zoom on Monday, September 12, 2022 from 6pm to 7pm.
GBLIP Community Outreach - Dundalk
The GBLIP Outreach Specialist will be at Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library from 11am to 2:30pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to share information and resources on how to welcome newcomers to the community.
Entrepreneurship in Canada
Join this free one-hour webinar hosted by the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre and learn all about setting up a small business in Canada.
Entrepreneurship in Canada
Join this free one-hour webinar hosted by the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre and learn all about setting up a small business in Canada.
GBLIP Community Outreach - Thornbury
The GBLIP Outreach Specialist will be at L.E. Shore Memorial Library from 12 to 3pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 to share information and resources on how to welcome newcomers to the community.
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.
GBLIP Community Outreach - Port Elgin
The GBLIP Outreach Specialist will be at Bruce County Public Library Port Elgin Branch from 3 to 6pm on Thursday, September 15, 2022 to share information and resources on how to welcome newcomers to the community.
Citizenship Trivia Night
Grey Bruce Settlement and Languages Services invites you to participate in this trivia event to find out how well you know Canada. Online via Zoom on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 6 to 7pm.
GBLIP Community Outreach - Kincardine
The GBLIP Outreach Specialist will be at the Bruce County Public Library Kincardine Branch on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 11am to 2:30pm to share information and resources on how to welcome newcomers to the community.
You Belong Here! A Drop-in for Newcomers @ West Grey Public Library (Durham)
New to the area? We'd like to meet you! Drop by on Saturday, September 17, 2022, any time from 10:00am - 12:30 pm at the West Grey Public Library (Durham Branch) for a friendly face, some information about the area and its attraction, a little refreshment - and maybe a new library card!
The GBLIP Outreach Specialist will be there to share information and resources on how to welcome newcomers to the community.
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.
8th Cobble Beach Concours D’elegance @ Tom Thomson Art Gallery with Public Tours
Concours d'Lemons will fill the streets of the Downtown River District in Owen Sound, and the Roxy Theatre will be filled with Automotive Enthusiasts for our Automotive Seminars Saturday afternoon. The Tom Thomson Art Gallery will feature extended hours (10am – 5pm) and public tours (11am and 2pm) with Director and Chief Curator, Aidan Ware.
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.
