Community invited to build connections at Newcomer Welcome Day

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, August 5, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 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.

“Newcomer Welcome Day is a wonderful opportunity for new Canadians and their families to gather, meet other community members, and explore the many local resources available to support them,” says Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis. “Through the City’s Inclusive City Strategy, we are proud to host this annual opportunity to bring residents of all backgrounds together to learn from one another and build a better Brantford.”

Additionally, this year’s Newcomer Welcome Day will be hosted alongside the Best Start Parent Fair, offering connections and resources for families. Agencies in attendance will include:

• Arnold Anderson Sport Fund
• Bell Homestead National Historic Site
• BGC Brantford
• Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
• Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team
• Brantford Community Hockey League
• Brantford Fire Department
• Brantford Police Services
• Brantford Public Library
• Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch
• Child and Family Services of Grand Erie
• City of Brantford
• Community Legal Clinic - Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk
• Community Resource & Employment Services (Brantford)
• Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (Csc MonAvenir)
• Contact Brant
• Darmont GivesBack
• 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
• Kids Can Fly
• Kiwanis Club of Brantford
• MPP Will Bouma
• Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford (NAB)
• Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services
• Positive Health Network
• Office of MP Larry Brock
• Royal Lepage Brant Realty
• Service Canada
• SOAR Community Services
• Stevens-johnson Syndrome Canada
• Studio 5.6.7.8 Inc.
• Wee Watch Licensed Home Child Care Brantford-Brant
• Wesley Urban Ministries
• Why Not City Mission
• Wilfrid Laurier University
• Willowbridge Community Services
• Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services
• Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
• YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
• YMCA Immigrant Settlement Services

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.

Since 2022, the City of Brantford has been part of the 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:

City of Brantford Communications and Community Engagement

519-759-4150 | communications@brantford.ca