06/02/2026
Join us for the 18th Annual Life as a Refugee Community Event in honour of World Refugee Day on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Goodwill (255 Horton St E, London, ON).
This year's theme, Voices of Resilience, will highlight refugee experiences and explore how communities and service providers can continue providing meaningful, sustainable support in a changing settlement landscape.
The event will bring together refugees, service providers, community members, and sector leaders for an afternoon of learning, dialogue, and reflection. Participants will hear from guest speakers and panelists, engage in discussions on current challenges and promising practices in settlement services, explore wellness and resilience in frontline work, and celebrate community contributions through special recognition awards.
Registration is free. Reserve your spot today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-as-a-refugee-2026-tickets-1988343828917
This event is organized by Cross Cultural Learner Centre in partnership with WILL Employment Solutions and community partners. We look forward to coming together to recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugees in our community.
Registration is officially OPEN for our 18th Annual Life as a Refugee event! 🌎
Join us on June 19 from 12:00–4:00 PM at the Goodwill Centre on Horton Street for an important afternoon of conversation, reflection, and community as we recognize World Refugee Day.
This year’s event will feature:
- A keynote address by Alfredo Caxaj, founder of Sunfest, sharing his experience as an immigrant and how it led to creating one of London’s most celebrated festivals focused on culture, inclusion, and community.
Two engaging panels:
- A refugee panel centred on lived experiences, resilience, and the voices of newcomers in our community
- A service provider panel exploring the realities of working in the settlement sector, the changes and challenges we are facing, and how we can better support ourselves while continuing to support newcomers
And lastly, a wellness and resiliency workshop focused on mental health, self-care, and sustainable support. Because there is no health without mental health.
This is a must-attend event for the settlement sector, community members, and anyone passionate about creating a more welcoming community for all.
The event is free, but registration is mandatory.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/life-as-a-refugee-2026-tickets-1988343828917?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true