United Way of Durham Operation BackPack
In the fight against poverty and to ease its impacts, early childhood education preparedness is critical. By providing school supplies for at-risk children, we provide the tools needed to [...]
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Events
View our monthly calendar for upcoming events, information sessions, and group activities to help you settle, live and explore your community.
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Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN)
Online Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaGive your child a great start at school! Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN) is an orientation program for elementary school students and their families. Have your questions answered [...]
Free
Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW)
Online Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaGet ready for school! Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) is a program designed to assist newly arrived high school students to become familiar with the Ontario school system. Have your [...]
Free
Canadian Citizen, Rights and Responsibilities
Are you Canadian Citizen or thinking about becoming one? With Citizenship comes Rights and Responsibilities. Register for our informative session.
Newcomer Orientation Week
Online Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a 2 day event for newcomer high-school students.
Self Love Workshop
Online Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaCommunity Connections Ladies' Social for Newcomers Join us for a 3-part Self Love & Mindfulness Workshop Enjoy conversations about self care and mindfulness. Focus on your happiness and well [...]
Free
Welcome Centre- Book Club
An event aimed at promoting literacy and discussion group where members pick a book to analyze and discuss and exchange ideas. Meetings will be held every 3rd Wednesday of [...]
Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW)
Online Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaThis is a 2 day event for Newcomer High School students to learn about school in Canada and make new friends.
Orange Shirt Day
CDCD and Community Connections Program invite you to join our Orange Shirt Day Virtual Information Session for Newcomers. DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 TIME: [...]
Newcomer Virtual Community Garden
Virtual – OnlineLearn how to plant flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Make friends in your community who share a love of gardening. And the best part...enjoy the harvest!
Free
SWIS Youth Chat – Halloween Safety Tips
Online Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaNewcomer high school students are invited to join Settlement Workers in Schools for a Youth Chat about Halloween Safety Tips. Participants are encouraged to participate wearing their costumes. We [...]
Free
Living Wage Week!
Join us November 1-5 as we celebrate living wage week! We'll be featuring Durham's living wage employers and answering some questions about living wage. Follow our social media platforms [...]