Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership

10/06/2026

Thank you everyone for helping us choose, we have a clear winner!

10/05/2026

We need your help!
Which Welcome Week poster do you like best?

👍 React for Option 1
❤️ React for Option 2

We will feature your chosen option in our Cover Photo :)

09/30/2026

Truth and Reconciliation starts with listening and learning.

This Truth and Reconciliation Day, we invite you to take time to visit the Indigenous art and cultural exhibition at Winkler Arts & Culture, featuring the work of Indigenous artists and creators, including local resident Edna Nabess. Through art, stories, and cultural expression, we can deepen our understanding and strengthen our community.

09/28/2026

As September comes to an end and we fully embrace the fall season, PVLIP would like to invite you to take a moment to reflect on the past few months. Check out our September newsletter for highlights from across the Pembina Valley.

We're excited to bring you the latest news, activities, events, and resources from PVLIP. This edition also features stories and insights that showcase the experiences and contributions shaping our region. We are especially proud that, for the first time, PVLIP Perspectives is available in both Engl...

09/28/2026

A heartfelt message from our PVLIP Coordinator, Elaine Burton-Saindon as we reflect on an incredible Welcoming Week and celebrate the community that made it all possible. Also, special shout-out to Olubanke Alao, PVLIP Community Liaison.

09/19/2026

As Welcome Week comes to a close...
We'd like to recognize a team whose work touches every stage of the newcomer journey
Regional Connections
SWIS (settlement worker in School), RAP(Resettlement Assistance Program), Language Department, Employment Services, Settlement Services, REDI, RC admin and leadership; to all, THANK YOU for leading with compassion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve.

At PVLIP, we are committed to Connecting Cultures & Community by helping create communities where everyone can feel they belong. Learn more about our work, local resources, and opportunities to get involved at www.pvlip.ca.

09/19/2026

Welcome Week 2026 is almost over…

But today, we would like to celebrate one of our strongest partners and recognize how they truly embody connections, a sense of belonging, and a diverse community.
We're proud to recognize:
The Community Exchange (Altona)

This is an organization that thrives when others feel welcome. A true gem of the Altona community, TCE is committed to help create a place where EVERYONE feels seen, heard, valued, supported, and connected.
THANK YOU for helping make the Pembina Valley a place where EVERYONE feels at home.

At PVLIP, we are committed to Connecting Cultures & Community by helping create communities where everyone can feel they belong. Learn more about our work, local resources, and opportunities to get involved at www.pvlip.ca.

09/18/2026

Welcome Week 2026 is here!

From every corner of our region our wonderful Ethonocultural Council (ECC) Members, and our Regional Partnership Council (RPC) Members keep their ear to the ground always seeking ways to continue to create a welcoming and inclusive Pembina Valley.

Today we're proud to recognize our ECC members:
Maziyar and Sahar
Ejindu ajayi
Liangchuan Liu
Olena Kolesnychenko
Jain
Osheiza Sa'adatu Jatto

And our RPC members:
Carol Brown
Mark Bennet

And to ALL our council members THANK YOU for your time, hard-work and dedication. THANK YOU for helping make the Pembina Valley a place where newcomers feel at home.

At PVLIP, we are committed to Connecting Cultures & Community by helping create communities where everyone can feel they belong. Learn more about our work, local resources, and opportunities to get involved at www.pvlip.ca.

09/18/2026

Welcome Week 2026 is here!

Our community members are the biting heart of our region. They are part of business, religious organizations, and often volunteers for different causes So, today we're proud to recognize them:
Pvbci- Pembina Valley Bangladeshi Community Inc.
Truth and Action Working Group
Winkler Ukrainian Community
Beghela

Thank you for helping make the Pembina Valley a place where newcomers feel at home.

At PVLIP, we are committed to Connecting Cultures & Community by helping create communities where everyone can feel they belong. Learn more about our work, local resources, and opportunities to get involved at www.pvlip.ca.