Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council

Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council The Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) is a community table that seeks to create a seamless settlement experience for newcomers in Hamilton.

Funded by IRCC & sponsored by the City of Hamilton.

09/04/2026

📢 Are you new to Hamilton? Join us on Wednesday September 16 for our annual Hamilton Welcome Event!

Here’s what you can expect 👇
🤝 Information fair for newcomers (1:30-5:00 PM)
💬 Presentations on employment, legal pathways, and more! (2-3 PM)
📄 Resume help drop-in (3-5 PM) at the Newcomer Learning Centre
📸 FREE LinkedIn photo drop-in (3-5 PM) at the MakerSpace Photo Studio

⌚ 1:30 - 5:00 PM
📍Floor 4, Central Library - Hamilton Public Library , 55 York Blvd. (Jackson Square)

🚨 Register online by visiting HamiltonImmigration.ca/WelcomingWeek or click the link in our bio.

🍽️ Refreshments (food/drink) will be provided. Free and open at all.

ℹ️ This event is taking place during Welcoming Week, which runs September 10-19, 2026. Welcoming Week is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and give them a sense of belonging in their local community, no matter where they come from.

You may have seen some of our Hamilton for All billboards around the city 🌟 We want to remind you that Hamilton for All ...
08/28/2026

You may have seen some of our Hamilton for All billboards around the city 🌟 We want to remind you that Hamilton for All is an ongoing conversation and a commitment we all share 🤝

It is about standing up against hate and discrimination, celebrating the many people and cultures that make Hamilton home, and creating a community where everyone feels welcome and belongs 🌎 💛

Join us in building a Hamilton for All 🙌

Join us on Saturday August 29 from 11 AM-1 PM at Hamilton City Hall to stand up against racism and bigotry. This will be...
08/25/2026

Join us on Saturday August 29 from 11 AM-1 PM at Hamilton City Hall to stand up against racism and bigotry.

This will be a family-friendly event with kids’ activities, light refreshments and snacks.

Let’s all come together for an inclusive and welcoming Hamilton! 🌎 🤝

📢 Are you new to Hamilton? Join us on Wednesday September 16 for our annual Hamilton Welcome Event!Here’s what you can e...
08/24/2026

📢 Are you new to Hamilton? Join us on Wednesday September 16 for our annual Hamilton Welcome Event!

Here’s what you can expect 👇
🤝 Information fair for newcomers (1:30-5:00 PM)
💬 Presentations on employment, legal pathways, and more! (2-3 PM)
📄 Resume review (3-5 PM)
📸 FREE professional headshots for your job search (3-5 PM)

⌚ 1:30 - 5:00 PM
📍Floor 4, Central Library - Hamilton Public Library , 55 York Blvd. (Jackson Square)

🍽️ Refreshments (food/drink) will be provided. Free and open at all.

ℹ️ This event is taking place during Welcoming Week, which runs September 10-19, 2026. Welcoming Week is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and give them a sense of belonging in their local community, no matter where they come from.

Last week, we said goodbye to Guloona (MA student McMaster Global Health) as she wrapped up her four-month term as HIPC ...
08/21/2026

Last week, we said goodbye to Guloona (MA student McMaster Global Health) as she wrapped up her four-month term as HIPC Program Assistant 👋

Over the past four months, Guloona contributed to so much of our work, including Newcomer Day, the HIPC Partner Survey and Community Forum Report, managing our social media and bi-weekly newsletter, and much more! 🌟

👉 Check out our latest issue of ImmPress to read Guloona’s reflection on her time with HIPC (link in bio).

We’re grateful for all her hard work, energy and enthusiasm she brought to HIPC. Thank you Guloona, and all the best as you begin med school this fall 🩺🥼

08/17/2026

🌟 YOUTH MATCH is here! 🌟

Looking for connection, support, opportunities, and a community that sees you? Youth Match is a free, drop-in community event created with youth in mind. 💛

Join us on August 21 from 3–7 PM at 100 Main Street West, Hamilton for an afternoon of connection, wellness, mentorship, career and education opportunities, financial wellness, creativity, and community resources.

🖤 Centering Black and newcomer youth and welcoming all youth!
🌍 ALL youth ages 13-26
🤝 Meet community organizations, mentors, healthcare professionals, and youth-serving partners
💡 Discover programs, opportunities, and supports that match your goals
🎨 Connect, create, learn, and build community
🍴 Food and refreshments provided

Youth Match is not your typical resource fair; it’s about finding the right connections, at the right time, with people and organizations invested in your success.

📍 David Braley Health Sciences Building
100 Main Street West, Hamilton (corner of Bay)
🗓️ August 21
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
🎟️ FREE • DROP-IN • NO COST TO ATTEND

Come as you are. Leave with connections, opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging. 💫

Youth Match is coordinated by Refuge Newcomer Health in collaboration with Hamilton Health Sciences, Sisters in Sync, and Tune-In Foundation, Empowerment Squared and CMHA, with a number of key community partners joining us to support Hamilton youth.

Refreshments will be served! The first 30 youth to attend will receive a gift from our sponsors.

📩 Questions - [email protected]

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08/01/2026

Every month gives us an opportunity to celebrate the people, histories, and causes that bring us together — and August is full of meaningful moments. 🩵

Explore this month’s Dates of Significance! Save the dates and take time to discover why each one holds meaning. 📆
 
Is your community celebrating an important date this month that’s not featured here? Let us know! ⬇️

ℹ️ Every month, we share some key dates that observe, celebrate, or recognize the diversity, history, and cultures that shape our local, national, and global communities.
 

What does the settlement support system look like in Hamilton and what other resources, supports or collaborations are n...
07/28/2026

What does the settlement support system look like in Hamilton and what other resources, supports or collaborations are needed to improve the experiences of newcomers? 👥
 
In November 2025, newcomers, service providers, and community partners came together at HIPC’s Community Forum to reflect on findings from the Hamilton Immigrant Survey 2025 and identify priorities for collective action. 💬
 
Swipe through to explore key themes, community strengths, and opportunities for collaboration. 🙌
 
Read the full report through the link in our bio. 🔗

Knowing your rights and taking action early can make a meaningful difference. If you’re facing housing challenges, be su...
07/21/2026

Knowing your rights and taking action early can make a meaningful difference. If you’re facing housing challenges, be sure to take the appropriate steps to help prevent eviction and access support as soon as possible. 🏠✅

A heartfelt thank you to the members of our Housing Working Group for their collaboration and dedication in developing the HIPC Newcomer Housing Guide:
• Esra Lybesha (Chair), Good Shepherd
• Mary Anne Peters, Mohawk College
• Sam Al Kass, Wesley
• Terri Bedminster and Michelle Shivbarran, Refuge Newcomer Health
• Tracie Daigle, Centre de santé communautaire
• Erin Carr and Victoria Daniels, Solidarity Place

A special thank you to our Chair, Esra, for her leadership and commitment throughout this project. 💙

For more information, check out the HIPC Newcomer Housing Guide (link in bio). 🔗

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07/20/2026

A well-maintained home is key to feeling safe, comfortable, and settled. Knowing what to expect when it comes to maintenance and pest management can help you navigate renting with confidence and know where to turn if issues come up. 🏠

Looking for more information and helpful resources? Check out the Newcomer Housing Guide through the link in our bio! 🔗

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