This weekend, our Multicultural Festival touched down in Exeter and we are still grinning from all the fun. Making these connections between people of all backgrounds is the basis of what we do. Not only does it strengthen the fabric of our community, it enriches each of us as we connect with others of like mind and spirit.
A huge MAPH thank you for everyone who helped to make this happen and took the time out of their lives to celebrate with us. Especially the South Huron... more
Posted at 10:30 AM
Friday, August 4, 2023
So proud to welcome delegates from around the world to Stratford, Ontario!
How neat is Stratfords of the World Day and the week of August 2-9, 2023 as "Stratfords of the World Week"? The City of Stratford is celebrating with delegates from all attending with a fun ceremony of custom flag raising and cake cutting with council and Mayor Martin Ritsma.
A strong connection with others makes for a fantastic local community. Connections with these other Stratfords helps us look to the world as community and make those... more
Posted at 09:13 AM
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Our Next Multicultural Festival! EXETER! Our summer tour continues and we are very excited to be in Exeter at MacNaughton Park.
There will be food and live music from many cultures with donations going to support Ukrainian families. We want to give everyone the chance to enjoy different cultures, celebrate our differences, and support newcomers making their home in our communities.
August 13, 2-7pm MacNaughton Park Exeter Ontario
To donate online or reach out to us for this or... more
Posted at 02:53 PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023
This week, we held our 9th annual Diversity and Inclusion conference at The Bruce Hotel. Blessed to have active and engaged people of different cultures gathering drive the constructive conversation.
Special thanks to Patsy Anne Day of the Turtle Clan of the Oneida Nation open with a prayer as well as Mayor Martin Ritsma and all of our community supporters.
Each event like this unites and recharges us as we inclusively surround ourselves with those of wonderful diversity and infectious positivity.... more
Posted at 12:46 PM
Friday, July 28, 2023
We continue to be inspired by newcomers like our Ukrainians and communities like Clinton!
Thank you to all of our communities, particularly Clinton for the donations and support from City Hall in this instant. Wonderful meal and real connections made to strengthen the fabric of our culture.
So much to do and we couldn't enjoy it as much without constructive supporters and passionate humanitarians!
We are still glowing from the Multicultural Festival in Goderich last week.
Photos of memories, experiences and connections are still flowing in and we love it. Thank you for joining us and being a part of this wondrous celebration of our diversity and oneness.
Feel free to tag and share so that others can learn about our cause and joyous community events.
Posted at 10:23 AM
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Canada Day IS Happy!
Imagine how happy it is for a fresh newcomer to join the public in celebrating the national holiday in their new community! It is a great chance for us to introduce these families to others and show them the fun and freedom we enjoy.
Thank you for being wonderful people and warmly welcoming to celebrate with you!
Posted at 12:48 PM
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Goderich and area folks! This Sunday is our Multicultural Festival right in Courthouse Square!
Drop by to celebrate multiculturalism with us and colourfully party with the community!
Join us as we gather and celebrate World Refugee day in recognition of refugees around the world. Everyone has the right to seek and find safety. Some have found that already in our community and we help others do the same.
June 20,2023 Falstaff Family Centre 35 Waterloo St North Stratford 11:00am - 2:00pm
Gathering, BBQing and many other activities.
Admission is PWYC donation to help our efforts to help Newcomers and... more
Posted at 05:02 PM
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Blessed and inspired after attending the Local Actions National Results conference in Toronto.
I had the chance to represent Stratford and the MAPH together with other Canadian municipal leaders from coast to coast to coast who've grappled with the same challenges to shape Canada's future.
Wonderful constructive conversations with leaders including Scott Pearce (President, Board of Directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities,) Toronto Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, NDP Leader... more
More Multicultural Celebration!
