Uniting London & Middlesex to welcome newcomers. We foster diverse, inclusive communities through partnerships, support, and advocacy.

London, Ontario
Joined October 2012
🎃 Wortley Pride's Hallow's Eve Extravaganza is Oct. 30 at Studio Coffee, 211 Dundas St! 🕖 All-ages Family Dance: $10 advance 🕘 19+ Drag Show: $15 advance Proceeds support Wortley Pride's FREE Holiday Meal. Details: buff.ly/dfCsoOw
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Getting dressed. Working. Cooking. Taking part in community life. Occupational therapists help people do the everyday activities that matter to them. On World Occupational Therapy Day, we're celebrating the theme "Participation Matters." #WorldOTDay
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🇨🇦 Preparing for Canadian citizenship? LUSO's final scheduled preparation class is Oct. 27, 5:30–7:30 PM at Beacock Library. Ask LUSO about future classes: buff.ly/nQN9eA5 #MyCitizenship
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🇨🇦 Preparing for Canadian citizenship? LUSO's current Citizenship Preparation Classes end October 27. 📍 Beacock Library, London 🕠 Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM Learn using the Discover Canada guide. DM us for LUSO contact information and future class details. #MyCitizenship
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Four suitcases. A new life in Canada. Now a business milestone in London. ☕ Artur Konariev and Yuliia Konarieva are making their mark with Hutsul Coffee Space on Adelaide Street. Read their story in the London Free Press: buff.ly/yN6qJ1K
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October 25–31 is Canadian Down Syndrome Week! 💙💛 Everyone deserves opportunities to learn, work, make friends and take part in community life. Let's listen to people with Down syndrome and support inclusion in London and Middlesex. #CanadianDownSyndromeWeek
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Dementia doesn't only affect older adults. At least 28,000 Canadians under 65 live with young onset dementia. Many are still working or raising families. On October 24, help raise awareness and reduce stigma. Learn more: buff.ly/G1rc0tM
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The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945. 81 years later, its commitment to peace, human rights and international cooperation remains relevant to communities everywhere, including London and Middlesex. #UnitedNationsDay #HumanRights
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Every day, eight people in Canada are diagnosed with brain cancer. On October 24, we stand with patients, families and caregivers. Everyone deserves clear health information and compassionate care. #BrainCancerAwarenessDay
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🗳️ London votes October 26! Polls: 10 AM–8 PM. Eligible voters must be Canadian citizens aged 18+ and meet local voting requirements. Bring ID showing your name and address. No voter notification card? You can still vote. Find your poll: buff.ly/VcEo93Y
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Everyone deserves to feel safe. YWCA Week Without Violence (Oct. 19–23) calls attention to gender-based violence and the experiences of young people. Listening without judgment and helping people find support are ways we can make our community safer. #WeekWithoutViolence
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Preparing for the citizenship test? 🇨🇦 LUSO's classes run Tuesdays through Oct. 27, 5:30–7:30 pm at Beacock Library. Review Discover Canada and build test confidence. See the flyer or DM us for organizer contact information. #MyCitizenship
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International Stuttering Awareness Day is Oct. 22. 💚 Give people time to speak, don't finish their sentences, and focus on what they say. Small choices make conversations more welcoming. stutter.ca/ #ISAD2026
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New Canadian citizen? You may be eligible to vote in London's Oct. 26 municipal election. 🗳️ No voter notification card required. Bring accepted ID showing your name and address and vote at your assigned location, 10 am–8 pm. buff.ly/VcEo93Y
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Canadian Down Syndrome Week is Oct. 25–31. A welcoming community includes accessible schools, workplaces and programs, with people with Down syndrome involved in decisions that affect them. Learn more: cdss.ca/
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YWCA Week Without Violence calls attention to gender-based violence and the need for safety and support. Newcomers may face added language and service-access barriers. Listening without judgment matters. buff.ly/LQGIS7p
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London's Social Services Fair is Oct. 23, 1–4 pm at Crouch Library (550 Hamilton Rd.). Meet Service Canada, Ontario Works, ODSP and other local providers. Presentations 1–2; drop-in 2–4. No RSVP required. Support persons welcome.
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