Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities

Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities Connect. Learn. Have Fun. Creating welcoming and inclusive communities for newcomers and immigrants on the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities is a collaborative effort between Capilano University and Whistler Multicultural Society designed to create welcoming and inclusive communities for immigrants and newcomers on the Coast.

Join us to celebrate the beauty of fabric collage in this inspiring, hands-on workshop. Whether you are new to textile a...
08/06/2026

Join us to celebrate the beauty of fabric collage in this inspiring, hands-on workshop. Whether you are new to textile art or an experienced maker, this session will guide you in creating your own unique, vibrant artwork.

Explore colour, texture, and composition while expressing your creativity in a relaxed environment. Come enjoy a joyful experience and let your creativity flourish.

Fabric Collage Art Workshop is led by the art therapist and art facilitator Caroline Embling.

✅When: Thursday, August 20, 2026
✅Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
✅ Where: Dougall Park, 540 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons

📍Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Dpu4LG0cQj
Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

The large vegetable garden at the Botanical Gardens is run by volunteers who plant, tend, and harvest produce for the lo...
07/20/2026

The large vegetable garden at the Botanical Gardens is run by volunteers who plant, tend, and harvest produce for the local Food Bank, donating more than 1000 lbs per year.

Since last year, Welcoming Communities has participated in the annual volunteer produce harvest. This activity creates opportunities to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and promotes interpersonal connections while contributing to the community. Through these interactions, volunteers gain a deeper appreciation of diversity and develop language skills that help them communicate with individuals from different cultures, all while sharing the same interest in gardening skills.

One of the key impacts of volunteering is the strengthening of community bonds. When people from different cultures come together to work toward a common goal, they learn to appreciate each other’s differences and discover shared values. This is what Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities is committed to. Join us to learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and connect with the community.

✅When: Tuesday, August ​18, 2026

✅Time: ​9 am- 12 pm

✅Where: Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden

5941 Mason Rd, Sechelt BC V7Z 0N4

Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Dpu4LG0cQj

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

The large vegetable garden at the Botanical Gardens is run by volunteers who plant, tend, and harvest produce for the lo...
07/14/2026

The large vegetable garden at the Botanical Gardens is run by volunteers who plant, tend, and harvest produce for the local Food Bank, donating more than 1000 lbs per year.

Since last year, Welcoming Communities has participated in the annual volunteer produce harvest. This activity creates opportunities to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and promotes interpersonal connections while contributing to the community. Through these interactions, volunteers gain a deeper appreciation of diversity and develop language skills that help them communicate with individuals from different cultures, all while sharing the same interest in gardening skills.

One of the key impacts of volunteering is the strengthening of community bonds. When people from different cultures come together to work toward a common goal, they learn to appreciate each other’s differences and discover shared values. This is what Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities is committed to. Join us to learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and connect with the community.

✅When: Tuesday, August ​18, 2026

✅Time: ​9 am- 12 pm

✅Where: Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden

5941 Mason Rd, Sechelt BC V7Z 0N4

Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Dpu4LG0cQj

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

Create, explore, and connect with nature! Join us to build a nature sanctuary using natural materials from the forest an...
06/17/2026

Create, explore, and connect with nature! Join us to build a nature sanctuary using natural materials from the forest and the beach.
This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with nature, express creativity, and enjoy making art with natural treasures.
Design your own unique creation inspired by the outdoors and let your imagination come to life!

✅ When: Wednesday, July 16, 2026
✅ Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
✅ Where: Dougall Park,540 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mQJPZfzuHJ

Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

Create, explore, and connect with nature! Join us to build a nature sanctuary using natural materials from the forest an...
06/17/2026

Create, explore, and connect with nature! Join us to build a nature sanctuary using natural materials from the forest and the beach.

This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with nature, express creativity, and enjoy making art with natural treasures.

Design your own unique creation inspired by the outdoors and let your imagination come to life!

✅ When: Wednesday, July 16, 2026
✅ Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
✅ Where: Dougall Park, 540 Gower Point Rd

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mQJPZfzuHJ

Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

(🅲🅰🅽🅲🅴🅻🅻🅴🅳)Ghanaian fried rice and chicken is a vibrant, flavourful dish featuring basmati or jasmine rice cooked in sav...
06/01/2026

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Ghanaian fried rice and chicken is a vibrant, flavourful dish featuring basmati or jasmine rice cooked in savory chicken stock, stir-fried with mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, cabbage), eggs, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger/garlic. It is typically served with crispy, spiced fried, roasted or baked chicken and hot green pepper sauce (sh*to).

Join us and discover the world of flavours with Rosina as she teaches us how to make this delightful savoury dish of Ghana.

✅ When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

✅ Time: 10am -2pm

✅ Where: Community Kitchen, Gibsons Public Market,

473 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TScU0C6R67

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.



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Ghanaian fried rice and chicken is a vibrant, flavourful dish featuring basmati or jasmine rice cooked in savory chicken...
06/01/2026

Ghanaian fried rice and chicken is a vibrant, flavourful dish featuring basmati or jasmine rice cooked in savory chicken stock, stir-fried with mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, cabbage), eggs, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger/garlic. It is typically served with crispy, spiced fried, roasted or baked chicken and hot green pepper sauce (sh*to).

Join us and discover the world of flavours with Rosina as she teaches us how to make this delightful savoury dish of Ghana.

✅ When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

✅ Time: 10am -2pm

✅ Where: Community Kitchen, Gibsons Public Market,

473 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TScU0C6R67

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.



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Join us and explore creativity through clay in this interactive art workshop focused on sculpting faces and hands. Parti...
05/28/2026

Join us and explore creativity through clay in this interactive art workshop focused on sculpting faces and hands. Participants will watch a live demonstration on how to shape facial features, expressions, and hand forms, then create their own unique clay pieces inspired by imagination and self-expression.

Clay Faces and Hands Art Workshop is led by art therapist and art facilitator

✅When: June 18, 2026
✅ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
✅Where: Gibsons & District Public Library

🔴Sign up : https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TScU0C6R67

Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

Join us and explore creativity through clay in this interactive art workshop focused on sculpting faces and hands. Parti...
05/28/2026

Join us and explore creativity through clay in this interactive art workshop focused on sculpting faces and hands. Participants will watch a live demonstration on how to shape facial features, expressions, and hand forms, then create their own unique clay pieces inspired by imagination and self-expression.

Clay Faces and Hands Art Workshop is led by art therapist and art facilitator Caroline Embling

✅ When: June 18, 2026
✅ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
✅ Where: Gibsons & District Public Library

🔴Sign up : https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TScU0C6R67

Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

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Sechelt, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+16042122716

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