Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership

Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership When immigrants succeed, communities thrive.

The Immigration Partnership is a collaborative of over 60 partner organizations empowering immigrants and refugees to successfully settle, work and belong in Waterloo Region.

Did you know a film screening can be a great team building activity?Workplaces across Waterloo Region are bringing the W...
09/03/2026

Did you know a film screening can be a great team building activity?

Workplaces across Waterloo Region are bringing the Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival to their teams by hosting private film screenings.

A big thank you to the workplaces already taking part and bringing these stories to their teams!
Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Centre Region of Waterloo United Way Waterloo Region Communities

Want to bring a screening to your workplace? Get in touch with us to learn more.
Come for the film. Stay for the conversation.

The Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival returns this year with stories exploring migration, identity, home, belongin...
09/02/2026

The Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival returns this year with stories exploring migration, identity, home, belonging and resilience:

🎬 Your Country, My Country
🎬 Home No More
🎬 Journey of Resilience

The festival kicks off next week with Your Country, My Country as our opening screening on September 10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998380201979?aff=oddtdtcreator

More screening dates coming soon, stay tuned!
Come for the film. Stay for the conversation.

Workplaces can join Welcoming Week too!Here are some simple ways to get involved.You don’t need a big event or a huge bu...
09/02/2026

Workplaces can join Welcoming Week too!

Here are some simple ways to get involved.
You don’t need a big event or a huge budget to help people feel welcome at work. There are lots of simple ways to participate.

We’ve put together a quick guide with ideas to help employers celebrate Welcoming Week and create a stronger sense of belonging at work.

📄 Check out our Welcoming Week Workplace Resource and find an idea that works for your team: https://f.mtr.cool/c360sarrwh

Only a few days until Welcoming Week!From September 10–19, there’s a lot happening across Waterloo Region. Organizations...
09/02/2026

Only a few days until Welcoming Week!

From September 10–19, there’s a lot happening across Waterloo Region. Organizations and community members are coming together with events and activities that bring people together, celebrate our diversity and create opportunities to connect.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to explore Welcoming Week, check out the full event lineup and start planning your week!

Save the dates, bring a friend and find your place in our community 💛

New to the neighbourhood?New school?New job?New faces?There are lots of ways to be new in a community. And there are jus...
09/01/2026

New to the neighbourhood?
New school?
New job?
New faces?

There are lots of ways to be new in a community. And there are just as many ways to make someone feel welcome.
That’s what Welcoming Week is all about ☺️

From September 10–19, organizations and community members across Waterloo Region are coming together to connect, celebrate our diversity and create a stronger sense of belonging for everyone.

Here’s a little look at what Welcoming Week is all about and who’s joining in.

Huge thanks to our community partners for being part of Welcoming Week: Brain Injury Association Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington Centre for Mutual Wellbeing Hearts Open for Everyone (HOPE) Hospice Waterloo Region City of Kitchener Kitchener Public Library Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Centre Kinbridge Community Association Region of WaterlooWaterloo Public Library YMCA of Three Rivers Immigrant Services YWCA Cambridge

Stay tuned for the full list of events happening across Waterloo Region!

Our latest newsletter is out now!Find updates on immigration, upcoming events, and resources, all in one place.🔗 Read th...
08/31/2026

Our latest newsletter is out now!
Find updates on immigration, upcoming events, and resources, all in one place.
🔗 Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4cVdU1F

New in this issue:
- Immigration matters in local elections
- Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival kicks off next week!
- Welcoming Week is almost here!
- Are you seeking to start a business in Ontario or grow your existing business?
- CLOSES TOMORROW! - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) seeking feedback on 2027 economic priorities
- Introducing the Sector grant stream
- The Growing your Workforce Conference is coming to Brantford!
- Events & news
And so much more!

Join us for the opening of the Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival!The festival runs throughout September and into O...
08/27/2026

Join us for the opening of the Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival!

The festival runs throughout September and into October, bringing stories of migration, identity, home, and belonging. We’re kicking things off with a free online screening of Your Country, My Country, a short film by Marquise Lepage.

📅 September 10, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:15 PM
💻 Online | Free

Following the screening, join us for a short conversation exploring belonging, home, and the different perspectives that shape our communities.

Everyone is welcome. Come for the film, stay for the conversation.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/your-country-my-country-tickets-1998380201979

Our latest newsletter is out now!Find updates on immigration, upcoming events, and resources, all in one place.🔗 Read th...
08/17/2026

Our latest newsletter is out now!
Find updates on immigration, upcoming events, and resources, all in one place.
🔗 Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4xQ8FZo

New in this issue:
- Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival returns this September
- Less than a month until Welcoming Week!
- March of 1.000 Umbrellas
- Be part of the YMCA's Mentorship Program
- Service Canada webinars coming up in September!
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) seeking feedback on 2027 economic priorities
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation is accepting applications for the National Anti-Racism Fund
- Cultural Competency Training by PCHS
- Waterloo Region Community Foundation funding streams are currently accepting applications
- Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund is now accepting applications
- Events & news
And so much more!

We did it!Last spring, we launched the Immigrant Survey 2026, with a goal of hearing from 2,000 people born outside of C...
08/12/2026

We did it!

Last spring, we launched the Immigrant Survey 2026, with a goal of hearing from 2,000 people born outside of Canada in Waterloo Region. And you helped us surpass that goal!

The survey received over 2,000 responses, representing 45% more responses than in 2023.
Since the survey closed, our team has been working hard to clean and analyze the data, and that work will continue over the coming months. We’re looking forward to sharing the initial findings and more detailed reports as they become available.

We are grateful to everyone who took the time to share their experiences, perspectives and ideas with us. This achievement was truly a community effort, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you to our team, partners, ambassadors and everyone who helped spread the word and encouraged people to participate.
A special shout out to Dan Vandebelt for leading both the Immigrant Survey and the Youth Impact Survey, and for guiding and supporting us every step of the way.

Our latest newsletter is out now!Find updates on immigration, upcoming events, and resources, all in one place.🔗 Read th...
08/04/2026

Our latest newsletter is out now!
Find updates on immigration, upcoming events, and resources, all in one place.
🔗 Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4xcwxWG

New in this issue:
- Waterloo Region Immigrant Survey update
- HEAR Initiative Launches Study on the Future of Rural Communities in Ontario
- Region of Waterloo Children's Services is developing its 2027-2031 Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan and is seeking your feedback
- Are you a talented artist, performer, leader, or visionary? Applications for the Majdi Bou-Matar Bursary are open
- Learn how employers can apply for funding to train their employees, update their skills and help Ontarians find new jobs
- Events and news
And so much more!

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