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Building a welcoming community where immigrants thrive We connect newcomers with resources, unite communities, and share stories that matter—working to make London & Middlesex a place where everyone belongs.
FINAL 3 DAYS: Welcoming Workplace Award nominations close Feb 13. Recognize employers creating real opportunities for immigrants. 10 minute form. Anyone can nominate. Don't let good employers go unrecognized. buff.ly/zV7AelV #LdnOnt #ImmigrationMatters
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Canada sent 8,500 Express Entry invitations to French-speaking candidates (CRS 400) on February 6, one of the largest French-language draws ever. London-Middlesex welcomes Francophone newcomers through CCFL and local services.
French proficiency = pathway to Canada
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Everyone has mental health - just like everyone has physical health. Asking for help = strength, not weakness. Our community is stronger when everyone can get support. What's one thing you do for your wellbeing? #PsychologyMonth #LdnOnt
09.02.2026 02:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0February is Black History Month in Canada. For newcomers, it's a chance to learn Black Canadian history, understand anti-Black racism in your new home, and build connections across communities. We'll share local stories and resources all month. #BlackHistoryMonth #LdnOnt
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What does home mean after migration? London Public Library's free workshop series lets newcomers explore this through art. Artists Amsa Yaro & Ani Sarian guide you. Feb 21 + Apr 18. All materials free. Register: buff.ly/rrqLm2I #LdnOnt #NewcomerStories
07.02.2026 01:00 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0February is Psychology Month! This week, we're sharing info about mental health for newcomers in London & Middlesex. Everyone has mental health - just like everyone has physical health. Support is available. #PsychologyMonth #LdnOnt
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Employers: Welcoming Workplace Award nominees get free publicity + recognition. Winners celebrated at March 25 event. Self-nominations welcome. Good for recruitment, shows commitment to diversity. Deadline Feb 13. buff.ly/zV7AelV #LdnOnt
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Women-only swim lessons happening Sundays in London (7:15-8:15pm, until Feb 15). All skill levels. This is how a welcoming community actually works – recognizing that one-size-fits-all doesn't fit everyone. forestcitywaterpolo.com
05.02.2026 01:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0February = Preventative Health Awareness Month in Canada 🌱
What's that? Taking care of yourself BEFORE you get sick.
Follow along! #LdnOnt
Women-only swim sessions through Feb 15. All skill levels, Sunday evenings in London, ON.
This is what inclusive programming looks like - creating space for everyone to learn water safety.
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1 day left to nominate welcoming landlords!
Quick form, big impact. Deadline Jan 30.
Know a landlord who makes housing accessible for newcomers? Takes 5 min to nominate: buff.ly/YO0MzCS
#ImmigrationMatters
Women-only swim lessons in London - because inclusive programming means removing barriers, not just opening doors. 3 sessions left starting Feb 1. forestcitywaterpolo.com
#LdnOnt #InclusiveCommunity
Know a landlord who makes newcomers feel welcome? Nominate them for the LMLIP Welcoming Landlord Award by Jan 30. Two categories: private landlords & property management companies. buff.ly/7pV3jJz #ImmigrationMatters #LdnOnt
28.01.2026 02:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0January 27: Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember six million Jewish lives lost.
Antisemitism didn't end in 1945. Jewish newcomers in our community still face hate. A welcoming community stands against all forms of discrimination, always.
#NeverAgain #HolocaustRemembranceDay
Family Literacy Day reminder: When newcomer parents read to kids in their home language, they're building literacy skills that transfer to English learning.
Integration starts at home, 15 minutes at a time. 📚
Nominations open: LMLIP Welcoming Workplace Award recognizes employers creating real opportunities for immigrants. Know a small-medium employer doing good work? Nominate by Feb 13. buff.ly/2FxhjRl #LdnOnt #ImmigrationMatters
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Only 36% of mid-career newcomers (46-65) can access settlement services in London-Middlesex. The lowest rate of any age group. Latest Round Up explores why experienced professionals face the biggest barriers.
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Nominations open for LMLIP Welcoming Workplace Award! Recognizing small-medium employers in London-Middlesex who hire immigrants for meaningful careers (3+ years). Free publicity + March 25 recognition. Deadline Feb 13. buff.ly/2FxhjRl
#ImmigrationMatters #LdnOnt
Housing is often the first, and biggest, barrier newcomers face. LMLIP's Welcoming Landlord Award recognizes those breaking down that barrier through inclusive practices and settlement service collaboration.
Nominate by Jan 30:
Smart businesses build diverse teams.
We are looking for the best small-to-medium employers in London/Middlesex who actively hire and support immigrant talent.
Help us find them. Nominate a deserving business for the Welcoming Workplace Award.
Form:
Today is the day.
It is the deadline to apply for the London Police Service Advisory Councils.
If we want institutions that understand our communities, we have to show up when the doors open.
Apply here:
Housing is about people, not just property. 🏘️
We are looking for landlords in London/Middlesex who treat their newcomer tenants with dignity and respect.
If you have a positive story to tell, nominate them for the Welcoming Landlord Award before Jan 30.
Get the form:
The window is closing. 🪟
You have 2 days left to apply for the London Police Service Chief’s Advisory Councils (Youth & Community).
We need diverse voices at the table to discuss budget, policy, and safety.
Apply by Friday:
Do you have opinions on police budgets? Social equality? Internal policy?
The London Police Service is looking for advisors to speak to exactly those things.
You have 3 days left to apply for the Chief's Advisory Councils. Deadline Friday.
Apply:
3 days until the Bilingual Job Fair! 💼
If you speak French, employers in #LdnOnt want to meet you this Friday at Collège Boréal.
Check out the latest updates from the organizers here: buff.ly/xTD2PMs
#Emploi #Francophone #JobSearch
As we mark Tamil Heritage Month, we are celebrating the language itself. 🗣️
Tamil is a Classical Language with a literary tradition spanning over two millennia. It is rare for a language this ancient to still be widely spoken.
We are proud that this living history has a home in our community.
It’s time to recognize the local businesses doing the work.
If you know a small or medium employer in London/Middlesex that actively hires and supports newcomers, nominate them for the Welcoming Workplace Award.
Let’s celebrate the folks building inclusive teams.
Form:
Tomorrow 7PM at Wolf Performance Hall: Palestinian human rights leader Raja Khouri + Jewish educator Jeffrey Wilkinson share 40 years of dialogue experience. Learn tools for listening across the Israel/Palestine divide. Free, adults only. Register: buff.ly/OlwWkux
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We are down to the final 10 days to nominate someone for the Welcoming Landlord Award! 🏡
Help us find the people making housing inclusive in London and Middlesex.
Deadline: Jan 30. Form link: buff.ly/5otAH5S DM if you have questions!
