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Local NewsBrantford Immigration Partnership to host Newcomer Welcome Day

Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) will be hosting a Newcomer Welcome Day for Canadians living in Brantford and members of the public on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

This family-friendly event, which will take place at the Lion’s Park Steve Brown Sports Complex from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., is an opportunity to learn about local resources available in the community, while enjoying free food, refreshments, games and entertainment.

“We are thrilled to once again host our Newcomer Welcome Day,” said Magdalena Bentia, Brantford Immigration Partnership Coordinator for the City of Brantford. “This event is a celebration of the diverse cultures that enrich our city and a chance for newcomers to feel welcomed, included and connected to the community.”

“Supporting new Canadians and their families is key priority of our Inclusive City Strategy,” added Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of Brantford. “On behalf of City Council, we’re proud to see so many organizations come together through the Brantford Immigration Partnership to help strengthen community bonds and showcase our city as welcoming place to call home.”

Local agencies in attendance will include: 

  • Arnold Anderson Sport Fund
  • BGC Brantford
  • Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
  • Brant Skills Centre
  • Brantford Brant County Cricket League
  • Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team
  • Brantford Fire Department
  • Brantford Galaxy Youth Soccer
  • Brantford Police Service
  • Brantford Pride
  • Brantford Public Library
  • Gihekdagye Friendship Centre (formerly known as BRISC)
  • Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch
  • CareerLink Employment Centre
  • Child and Family Services of Grand Erie
  • City of Brantford
  • Community Legal Clinic – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk
  • Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (Csc MonAvenir)
  • Contact Brant
  • Darmont GivesBack
  • Discover Brantford
  • EarlyON Community Living Brant
  • Grand Erie District School Board
  • Grand Erie Public Health
  • Grand River Community Health Centre
  • Grand River Council on Aging
  • Lansdowne Children’s Centre
  • MPP Bouma
  • Muslim Education & Resources for Community & Youth (MERCY)
  • Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford (NAB)
  • Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services
  • Office of MP Larry Brock
  • Service Canada
  • SOAR Community Services
  • Studio 5.6.7.8 Inc.
  • Wee Watch Licenses Home Child Care – Brantford Brant
  • Wesley Urban Ministries
  • Willowbridge Community Services
  • Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services
  • Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
  • YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford – Immigrant Settlement Services

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