CultureLink News

March 2023

March is usually a very busy month. This year we had many activities happening at several locations, including: Citizenship Circles and English Conversations at Toronto Public Libraries, Job Fairs for March Break at our Youth Centre, Volunteer Celebrations to recognise the value of our Mentors, a sing-along event for Ukrainian newcomers and the last days of filming for our Women of Courage project. We continue working to deliver and develop programs that respond to the ever-chancing needs of the communities we serve.

New Program for Children & Youth

The new African Drums & Percussion workshop is part of a CultureLink research project on innovative arts programs and technology use.

While it provides children and youth with an opportunity to play and learn about new instruments and rhythms, the weekly group sessions are observed and/or recorded for our study, and participants will be asked about their experience.

Career Exploration Week

For someone who wasn't born in Canada or whose parents grew up in a different country, deciding what to do after school presents some additional challenges. Being new in the school and the country, how can they find out what career options are available for high-school students and graduates? This is where we come in and help.

Partnership Spotlight

Through the Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), we offer information and services to newcomers across the city. CultureLink settlement workers have a space at selected Toronto Public Library (TPL) branches, where clients can drop by for assistance in their settlement journey. We also offer webinars, training sessions and workshops, such as Read Aloud and Art Through You, both engaging weekly sessions for Ukrainian newcomer children at Eatonville Library.

LSP provides settlement services to all newcomers, regardless of their immigration status. Our settlement workers offer one-on-one assistance as well as customised programming for new immigrants, so they can fully engage in all aspects of Canadian life.

Upcoming Events

Citizenship Education Circle

Citizenship Test preparation for Newcomers

Cybersecurity Training Program

Fast-track your cybersecurity career

English Conversation Circle

Newcomers practice English

Women of Courage Exhibition

April 12 - May 7 at Gibson House

Visit our Events Calendar and our social media platforms for information on these and more virtual and in-person events for Youth, Adults, Seniors and Families.