St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership

06/18/2026

🍴 Enjoy snacks and treats at CultureFest (while supplies last)!
We’re excited to have local food vendors joining us for the celebration.
❤️ Big thanks to:
Lotus Thai St Thomas, Streamliners Espresso Bar, Taco House Co, The Fritter Shop, Yaya's Kitchen Restaurant
🌟 Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy this Friday!
CultureFest is a free, family friendly community celebration of culture, creativity, and belonging, sponsored by Elgin County, and in partnership with St. Thomas Public Library.
View the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516154293392907/

06/17/2026

Come and enjoy CultureFest this Friday! Everyone is welcome.
🎶 Cultural performances – singing, dancing, music, poetry, and spoken word.
🎨 Fun activities – crafts, storytime, henna, and balloon twisting.
🤝 Connect with local organizations, find resources, and meet the community.

❤️ Big thanks to our performers and partners:
Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition, Elgin County Pride, Elgin County Ukrainian Community, Elgin Ontario Health Team, Fun Family Shows - Entertainment Co., GECO Rainbow Connections, Ignite Youth Centre, Employment Services Elgin, Indo-Can Punjabi Cultural Association, Kerala Association of St.Thomas Ontario - KASTO, Latin Passion Dance Academy, Mennonite Community Services, Parks and Recreation City of St. Thomas, WILL Employment Solutions, Yaya's Kitchen Restaurant, YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, Andria Dyer - Running Deer Creations, Maria Haigh, Iffat Farooqui, Ragoobar Family

🌟 CultureFest is a free, family friendly community celebration of culture, creativity, and belonging, sponsored by Elgin County, and in partnership with St. Thomas Public Library.
View the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516154293392907/

06/16/2026

The celebration of Indigenous Solidarity Day is only FOUR DAYS AWAY. Be there! 🪶

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📍 Victoria Park (London, Ontario)
⏰ Celebrate from 11AM to 3PM
🦅 Grand Entry at 11AM
🌄 Sunrise Ceremony at 6AM (fire lit at 5:30AM)

Food • Crafts • Powwow Drumming • Powwow Dancing • Prizes • Community

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

🌸 June is Italian Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Italian communities in Canada.
💡 Italian Canadians continue to shape communities across Canada through cultural traditions, community engagement, and contributions across many areas of life.
Here in St. Thomas-Elgin, we honour the experiences and contributions that strengthen our shared community.
ℹ️ June includes multiple Heritage Months and Days, and we’re grateful to take time throughout the month to recognize them.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/05/statement-by-minister-miller-on-italian-heritage-month.html
📄 Ontario recognition: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-39/session-2/bill-103

06/12/2026

Ignite Youth Centre is offering the Ready, Set, High School! program for youth entering Grades 8 and 9. This free summer program helps youth build confidence and prepare for a successful transition to high school.
📅 Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 pm
👉 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ready-set-high-school-tickets-1989016936199

06/12/2026

Last day to register the Citizenship Information Sessions with YWCA Settlement Services!

Have you applied for Canadian citizenship?
Do you need help preparing for the test?

Our Settlement Services, YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin would like to invite you to our Citizenship Information Sessions that will begin on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

The goal of the information sessions is to provide assistance to Permanent Residents who are looking to apply for Canadian citizenship and need help preparing for the citizenship test. Each session will cover different information found in the “Discover Canada” Study Guide. "Discover Canada" is the official study guide from the Government of Canada. Copies of the guide will be available at the session. You can also download the book or listen online.

Together, we will learn:

> Eligibility requirements and required documents for Canadian citizenship
> Overview of the citizenship application process
> Key topics from Discover Canada, including Canadian history, rights and responsibilities, government, and geography
> Practice questions and citizenship test preparation
> Helpful study tips and learning strategies

Session Details:

📅 When: Wednesdays from June 17 to July 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, 16 Mary Street West, St. Thomas

If you are interested in joining the Citizenship Information Sessions, you must register. To register, complete our registration form >>> https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4CWJTOgrh0-zWpYpfBsS_i1elnzYPF9HuhgDXglaZ3ZUOUI0SlFOQzg5QzE0SVNCWUJRTkhGRVE4WC4u&route=shorturl

If you need help registering or have any questions, please Call 519-280-5028 or email [email protected]

Space will be limited. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
You must be a Permanent Resident of Canada to participate in the sessions.

06/11/2026