About this Event
Le Relais Francophone and REP Here In Canada/Here Magazine are proud to present you with the 9th Welcome Day Celebration and Newcomer Expo!
This FREE all-ages community event showcases newcomer initiatives and brings our local community together around diversity and inclusion. We are thrilled to announce that the Welcome Day Celebration and Newcomer Expo 2023 will be held IN-PERSON at the Victor Brodeur School!
We look forward to welcoming you as an attendee, volunteer, artisan, maker, artist, community organization, performer, or cultural group!
For more information, please contact us at: [email protected]
Registrations for the performing in the Cultural Showcase and for hosting tables in the Multicultural Market and the Newcomer Expo are now OPEN. Please register HERE!
There is parking on site and it is a fully accessible venue.
Sunday, March 13th from 11 am - 4 pm
General Program:
11:00 am: Doors Open/Registration
11:00 am-3:00 pm: Youth Activities and French Quarter
11:00 am-4:00 pm: Multicultural Market And Newcomer Expo
11:30 am-3:00 pm: Workshops
1:30 pm-2:30 pm: Cultural Showcase
12:30 pm-3:00 pm: Performances
Performances (Main Gym): To be confirmed
Workshop Schedule (Theatre):To be confirmed
Workshop (Foyer): To be confirmed
Note: If you register on this Eventbrite link for the Expo, Market, or as a Volunteer, you will be receiving a confirmation email of your participation by the 17 February. In this email you will be given all the instructions needed. However, if you do not hear from us by the 20 February, feel free to contact Kareece Whittle-Brown at [email protected]
Past Welcome Day Celebrations:
Welcome Day Celebration for Immigrants and Refugees 2019 (article and images)
Welcoming Syrian Refugees in 2017 (video)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ÉCOLE VICTOR-BRODEUR, 637 Head Street, Victoria, Canada
CAD 0.00