CA Upcoming

Newcomer Day

Name: Newcomer Day
Start: 2026-09-28
End: 2026-09-28
Location: Whitby, Durham Region

Durham Region hosts its inaugural Newcomer Day in Whitby to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and connect them with local services. This free community event features cultural performances, a vendor marketplace, and a formal Canadian citizenship ceremony.

Date: Sep 28, 2026
Location: Whitby, Durham Region
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Official Canadian citizenship ceremony hosted by IRCC
Diverse cultural performances including international dance and poetry
Information booths for settlement, legal, and educational support
Vendor marketplace showcasing local community members

Organized as a partnership between the regional government and the Durham Employment and Newcomer Centre (DENC), the event serves as a welcoming initiative for the area's growing immigrant population. The program includes diverse cultural displays such as Chinese and Ukrainian dance, Zimbabwean poetry, and a French musical group. Attendees can browse a marketplace and visit information booths hosted by local education, settlement, and legal support organizations.

A central feature of the day is a Canadian citizenship ceremony conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. By bringing residents together at the regional headquarters, the event aims to foster social connections, reduce misconceptions, and provide newcomers with practical resources for navigating life in the community.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Region of Durham Headquarters; ca.news.yahoo.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Whitby, Durham Region

Admission — source statement: The free event is a collaboration between the region and the Durham Employment and Newcomer Centre (DENC); ca.news.yahoo.com

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