Community & Cultural Connections Programs
Join us to settle into your new home and make meaningful connections!
Newcomer women, youth and gender-diverse folks often face additional barters when settling into their new community and making lasting friendships when arriving to Canada. Our FREE workshops and networking program will help connect you to local services and resources.
Our goal is to help you make new friends, build networks and participate in your community in a way that is meaningful to you. We will do this through providing you with the support that you need to engage, to network and develop cross-cultural connections.
Our services are available online, in person, and over the phone. Call or email us to book an online or in-person appointment with our staff.
Have questions about our workshops and networking opportunities? Contact us!
Rana Aldibs
Supervisor, Outreach Immigrants Integration Settlement Services
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On-going Workshops:
Beading Workshop
In-Person Workshop | Free of Cost
When: on-going workshop, please contact us for details
The YWCA Hamilton has an exciting free program that seeks to bridge the gap between Indigenous Canadians and Newcomers identifying as women, gender-diverse or non-binary individuals.
Other information that will be shared: bead theory, beading techniques, types of beads, needles, threads, where to buy beading supplies and much more.
Participants will gain invaluable knowledge.
Connection Through Art
In-Person Workshop | Free of Cost
When: on-going workshop, please contact us for details
FREE Arts-based program for newcomers to Canada!
JOIN us for a paint meet and greet!
Enhanced Supports
Our staff team will support you in providing care for your children while you attend our services. We will also assist you with transportation, translation and interpretation services to make our programming accessible.
To get in touch for more information about Care for Newcomer Children, or to register:
Find out if you’re eligible
Ready to Join?
To register, complete our online application below.
