Brantford Immigration Partnership to host Newcomer Welcome Day

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BRANTFORD, ON – The Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) is pleased to invite new Canadians living in Brantford and members of the public to Newcomer Welcome Day on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lion’s Park Steve Brown Sports Complex, located at 20 Edge Street. This family-friendly event 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,” says Magdalena Bentia, Brantford Immigration Partnership Coordinator at 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.”

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

“Supporting new Canadians and their families is key priority of our Inclusive City Strategy,” says Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis. “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.”

About the Brantford Immigration Partnership

Since April 2020, the Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) has helped build a better understanding of the unique perspectives of immigrants, strengthen community partnerships to enhance services and celebrate inclusion and cultural diversity in our city through collaborative projects and initiatives.

In May 2022, the City of Brantford joined UNESCO’s Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM), highlighting the City’s ongoing commitment to work with local organizations and experts to create a community where everyone can fully participate in social, economic, political and cultural opportunities. To learn more or to get involved with the Brantford Immigration Partnership, visit Brantford.ca/BIP

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Media Contact:

Kelly Page | Communications Advisor, Communications and Community Engagement

City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5779 | kpage@brantford.ca