London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership

06/05/2026

Five years after the attack that took a family, London continues to remember the our London family and stand with Muslim Londoners.

London Police Chief Thai Truong has shared a statement for the five-year anniversary. The statement names the pain still carried by family, friends, witnesses, first responders, health care workers, Muslim Londoners, and many across our city.

It also reminds us that the work cannot happen only on anniversaries. A safer London is built through everyday care, listening, trust, and action against Islamophobia and hate.

Read the statement: https://www.londonpolice.ca/news/posts/statement-from-chief-thai-truong/

LONDON, ON (June 5, 2026) – As we approach the five-year anniversary of the loss of Our London Family, we pause to remember, to grieve, and to reflect.

06/04/2026

For high school Muslim Students’ Associations

MRCSSI is inviting high school MSA leaders and members to Our Voice, Our Rights, an interactive youth session focused on the realities of Islamophobia.

Students will take part in discussions, activities, and a healing art workshop.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration, 111 Waterloo Street
Registration is required.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/our-voice-our-rights-muslim-youth-open-house-tickets-1988929919931?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Please share this with high school MSA members, teacher advisors, parents, caregivers, and school contacts.

Responding to Islamophobia Youth Workshop

06/04/2026

Service providers are invited to an interactive training hosted by MRCSSI on Islamophobia and gendered Islamophobia.

This session will help deepen understanding of how Islamophobia affects service providers, community members, and survivors.

When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration, 111 Waterloo Street
Who: Service providers only
RSVP required:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-house-strengthening-community-responses-to-islamophobia-tickets-1988764852209?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please share with colleagues and teams who may benefit from this training.

06/04/2026

Want to help make London feel more welcoming?

LMLIP has free bilingual All Are Welcome Here signs for yards, windows, offices, storefronts, faith spaces, schools, and community spaces.

A sign may seem small, but for a newcomer, immigrant, or neighbour who has felt unwelcome, it can matter. It says: you are seen, you are safe here, and you belong in this community.

To request a free sign, email [email protected].

Please share this with a neighbour, organization, school, faith group, or local business that may want one.

06/03/2026

All are welcome to join the Our London Family Five Year Commemoration Vigil and March, hosted by the Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia.

Community leaders will share words of remembrance, healing, and hope. Attendees will then be invited to join a spiritual march toward Oakridge Secondary School.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Remarks begin: 6:30 p.m.
Vigil location: South Carriage Road, west of Hyde Park Road
March route: South toward Oakridge Secondary School
Closing: Call to prayer at 9 p.m. at Oakridge Secondary School

Parking is available at:

Oakridge Secondary School, 1040 Oxford Street
1205 Oxford Street
990 Gainsborough Road

Shuttles: Shuttles will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to bring participants parked at Oakridge Secondary School to the vigil site. A bus will follow the march back to Oakridge for anyone who needs support. After prayer, shuttles will also help return people parked north of the site to Gainsborough.

Please share with anyone who may wish to attend. Together, we remember. Together, we walk.

06/03/2026

Swimming and water activities are a big part of summer in Canada. For newcomer families, knowing the basics can help keep children and loved ones safe.

The LMLIP Education Sub-Council has created a plain-language water safety resource for newcomer families. It includes:

✅ 4 important water safety tips
✅ Local swimming programs in London and Middlesex
✅ A reminder not to swim in the Thames River
✅ Tips for staying safe around rivers, lakes, boating, and fishing

Please save this resource and share it with families, parents, caregivers, schools, faith groups, and community organizations.

Water safety saves lives. Start learning today.

06/03/2026

High school, college, and university students are invited to Time to Heal: Breaking Barriers, Islamophobia Awareness and Healing Circle.

Hosted by the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support & Integration, this evening will include discussions on lived experiences with Islamophobia, storytelling, and a healing circle.

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: London Muslim Mosque, 151 Oxford Street W
RSVP: Registration is required. Please use the RSVP link. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zx0zWICQlEG24u8SxBJyWGvSHOPs-CJNrZ5lFtaPH1dUM1JRRzNCSVIxSlA3SzVYNTRKTUlLRVlJSC4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

This event is open to all high school, college, and university students. Please share it with students, MSAs, youth groups, campus groups, and anyone who may need a supportive space to listen, reflect, and heal.

06/02/2026

For service providers only. Registration is required.

MRCSSI invites service providers to an interactive training on Islamophobia and gendered Islamophobia.

Participants will learn more about how Islamophobia affects service providers, community members, and survivors, and how local organizations can respond in safer and more informed ways.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration, 111 Waterloo Street
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-house-strengthening-community-responses-to-islamophobia-tickets-1988764852209?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please share with colleagues and teams who work with newcomers, Muslim communities, youth, women, families, and survivors.

Service Provider Training

06/02/2026

June is Pride Month.

It is a time to honour 2SLGBTQI+ communities, learn about their history, and celebrate their contributions.

For newcomers to Canada, Pride Month can also be a helpful introduction to local community life. It is a chance to learn about rights, supports, public events, and the many ways people build belonging in London and Middlesex.

In Canada, Pride Season runs through the summer. Here in London, Pride London’s Summer Festival is scheduled for July 10 to 19, 2026.

A welcoming community is one where everyone can feel safe, respected, and included.

06/02/2026

Join LMLIP for “Rooted in Remembrance and Growing Together as Allies.”

This community gathering is a time to remember, reflect, and learn how we can respond to hatred with compassion, solidarity, and action.

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Earl Nichols Arena, 799 Homeview Rd, London, ON
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rooted-in-remembrance-and-growing-together-as-allies-tickets-1988430776981?aff=oddtdtcreator

All are welcome. Please register ahead of time and share this invitation with anyone who may wish to attend.

Turning a painful memory into collective action through dialogue circles