Helping newcomers settle successfully in the North Island since 1992.

Facilitated by Evan Jolicoeur of Full Circle Consultancy. Hosted by the Welcoming Communities Coalition.

Organizations can register any employee who is in a supervisory, management, or owner role or who has the support from these roles to share learnings with colleagues and implement change.

Participants will:

• Learn about anti-racism and inclusion theory
• Practice being an anti-racist ally
• Learn from their peers
• Come away with techniques to incorporate anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion into their workplace policies, practices, and culture.

Cost is $30 plus GST (lunch included). Pre-registration required as space is limited. Deadline to register is Jan. 25.

Contact Julie Keumbehdjian at julie.keumbehdjian@immigrantwelcome.ca for more information.

Join us to meet new friends and engage in fun and educational activities! Pre-registration is not needed.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Facilitated by Evan Jolicoeur of Full Circle Consultancy. Hosted by the Welcoming Communities Coalition.

Organizations can register any employee who is in a supervisory, management, or owner role or who has the support from these roles to share learnings with colleagues and implement change.

Participants will:

• Learn about anti-racism and inclusion theory
• Practice being an anti-racist ally
• Learn from their peers
• Come away with techniques to incorporate anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion into their workplace policies, practices, and culture.

Cost is $30 plus GST (lunch included). Pre-registration required as space is limited. Deadline to register is Jan. 25.

Contact Julie Keumbehdjian at julie.keumbehdjian@immigrantwelcome.ca for more information.

Join this lively, friendly group to practice English in a safe and welcoming environment. This Conversation Group takes place at Courtenay Library, and is for CLB levels 1-3.

Register here.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Join this lively, friendly group to practice English in a safe and welcoming environment. Our Newcomers’ Conversation Group is for CLB levels 3-4 and the meeting place is A Step Above Café at Quality Foods in Courtenay (#1002 2751 Cliffe Ave.).

Free registration is required – click here.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Come and enjoy a fun night of skating with your family! We will have some snacks and refreshments available during the event. Skates will be available for those who need them but please bring your own helmets.

This event is free but spaces are limited – please register here.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

The Immigrant Welcome Center invites newcomer families to come to our free Multicultural Family Swim.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has generously offered the use of the pool for the evening to swim and make social connections.

We will have Thrifty Foods generously providing us with snacks and drinks to be served during the event.

The swim series is FREE but space is limited – registration is required!

Friday, February 17 from 6:30pm to 8:15pm –  register here. 

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Reading Club meets with Joanne every month at Valley View School in the library. We have relaxed discussions about written materials. Meet other newcomers and practice English in a safe environment.

Everyone welcome! Register here.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Book Club meets with Ann every month. We have relaxed discussions about written materials. Meet other newcomers and practice English in a safe environment.

This month our Book Club will have a tour of the Courtenay Library. Come and learn how you can get a free library card. Please meet at the Courtenay Library.

Everyone is welcome!

Free registration is required.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Join us to meet new friends and engage in fun and educational activities! Pre-registration is not needed.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.