St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership

05/29/2026

🍕 Free vegetarian pizza + community connection
Join the Indo-Can Punjabi Cultural Association of St. Thomas Ontario for their Slice of Kindness Pizza Drive.
📅 June 13
⏰ 12-4 pm
📍 Van Pelt’s parking lot, Talbot Street

05/27/2026

Get your tickets for the St Thomas EarlyON Children's Festival now at https://www.universe.com/events/st-thomas-earlyon-childrens-festival-tickets-XN95P0!

Join us at Pinafore Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for our annual EarlyON Children's Festival!

We will have lots of fun activities, and many community partners will join us. Event runs rain or shine!

Meet us on the green space by the Dance Pavilion. Please get a ticket for every individual attending.

IMAGE: Multiple adults and children exploring musical instruments at last year's festival at Pinafore Park.

05/26/2026

Nyá:węh/Niá:wen/Thank you to everyone who continues to engage with and support Woodland Cultural Centre in many ways. Your involvement through visiting, participating, sharing, volunteering, and giving helps us remain a leading place to explore, learn, and share the rich histories and living cultures of Indigenous peoples.

Located on the site of one of only two former residential school buildings still standing in Ontario, Woodland offers a powerful and unique space for immersive programming and an extensive collection of First Nations artifacts. This important work is only possible because of supporters like you.

We invite you to continue supporting Woodland in ways that feel meaningful to you:
→ Visit the Woodland Cultural Centre’s museum and galleries
→ Book a tour of the Former Mohawk Institute
→ Attend a program or event
→ Shop at our Gift Shop
→ Volunteer with us
→ Share our posts and stories
→ Make a donation, if you’re able
→ Tell others about Woodland

Learn more about ways to experience, support, and connect with Woodland by visiting our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/woodlandculturalcentre?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=IwY2xjawR71cBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3dlVRWVZRc3BPU0Q2S2RXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmHmur8rCNLHw0tFi_zu5G_9EpizrP0JKjAPU_DMUxwAEaNyBExGSq6ez_CC_aem_XyPly2mtfrfBh-lAQgHcJA

05/21/2026

🌸 May is Polish Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of people of Polish descent in Canada.
💡 Polish Canadians have contributed to Canada’s growth and prosperity across many fields, enriching communities through culture, service, and leadership.
Here in St. Thomas Elgin, we honour the experiences and contributions that continue to shape our shared community.
ℹ️ May includes multiple Heritage Months, and we’re grateful to take time across the month to recognize them.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/04/statement-by-minister-miller-on-polish-heritage-month.html

05/20/2026

🔎 Looking for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in St. Thomas or Elgin County?
Health Care Connect can help match you with a local family doctor or primary care nurse practitioner.
✅ How to register:
➡️ Visit https://www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect
➡️ Call 811
When a local provider becomes available, Health Care Connect will contact you directly.
Elgin Ontario Health Team and the Elgin Community Health Hub work closely with Health Care Connect to support access to primary care in our community.
🔍 Find more local health services: https://elginoht.ca/find-services

05/19/2026

Call for Performers – CultureFest 2026
We’re still welcoming community members, groups, and artists to apply!
All experience levels are welcome.
👉 Submit your interest: https://forms.office.com/r/B6nNesncDK
Feel free to share!

📢 Call for Performers – CultureFest 2026!
CultureFest is a free, family‑friendly community celebration of culture, creativity, and belonging – featuring cultural performances, activities, and snacks.
The event is hosted together with St. Thomas Public Library and sponsored by Elgin County.

We’re inviting community members, cultural groups, and artists to share music, dance, storytelling, spoken woWe’re inviting community members, cultural groups, and artists to share music, dance, storytelling, spoken wo , and more.
✨ All experience levels are welcome. Open to both individuals and groups.
📅 June 19 | 4:00–7:00 pm
📍 St. Thomas Public Library
👉 Interested in performing? Submit an Expression of Interest: https://forms.office.com/r/B6nNesncDK
Please share or tag someone who might be interested!

05/19/2026

What does the library mean to you?

St. Thomas Public Library is more than shelves of books! It’s a place where stories begin, connections happen, and community grows.

Maybe you come for Storytime, use our quiet spaces to work or study, attend programs, borrow books and movies, or found the library after moving to St. Thomas. Whatever brings you here, we’d love to hear about it.

You can share your story in whatever way feels easiest for you:

🎥 Record a short video
✍️ Write us a message

Share here: https://stthomaspubliclibrary.ca/share-your-story

Why share? Statistics only tell part of the story. Real experiences from our community help show the impact libraries have every day, helping us inspire new visitors, advocate for library support, and celebrate the people who make this place special.

We can’t wait to hear your story!

05/17/2026

🏳️‍🌈 May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
At STELIP, we believe that strong, connected communities are built when everyone is treated with respect and able to belong without fear.
This day invites reflection and awareness of the discrimination and barriers faced by 2SLGBTQ+ people, and affirms the importance of inclusion, dignity, and safety for all.
➡️ Local services:
Elgin County Pride, https://www.elgincountypride.com/
Rainbow Connections, https://www.gecorainbowconnections.ca/
➡️ Indigenous & Two‑Spirit resources:
2‑Spirited People of the 1st Nations, https://2spirits.org/
Native Youth Sexual Health Network, https://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/
➡️ More resources:
Egale Canada, https://egale.ca/
PFLAG Canada, https://pflagcanada.ca/
The 519, https://www.the519.org/
IDAHOBIT, https://may17.org/

05/15/2026

National Police Week 2026!

Another partnership to be highlighted is our collaboration with Victim Services Elgin.

This dedicated team of staff and volunteers are available 24/7, 365 days when needed.

Without all their hard work, Aylmer Police wouldn’t be able to provide as many resources and as much support to victims of crime as we do.

05/15/2026

The Love Local Block Party - sponsors wanted - https://mailchi.mp/stthomaschamber/blockparty-sponsorship