SSM and Area Local Immigration Partnership

Building an inclusive and welcoming community for all through collaborations and strategic partnerships

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🌟 June is Portuguese Heritage Month! Portuguese Heritage Month aligns with Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Portugal Day), which is celebrated on June 10th in Portugal and communities around the world!

Happy Portuguese Heritage Month!

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We honour the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the valuable contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

Happy Pride! 🌈

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🌟June is National Indigenous History Month! This month and beyond, let us continue amplifying and learning from Indigenous voices and experiences, as well as take the time to reflect upon our collective responsibility to foster reconciliation, understanding, and respect.

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🌍⚜️ Join us for the Festival of Cultures: A Multiculturalism & Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Celebration! ⚜️ 🌍

📅 Saturday June 27, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Downtown Plaza, 526 Bay St

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Eid Mubarak! LIP would like to send warm wishes of joy, peace, and prosperity to Sault Ste. Marie’s Muslim community, and to all Muslims around the world as they celebrate Eid al-Adha ✨🌙

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May 25 to 31 is Anti-Racism Awareness Week! Let this week be a powerful reminder of the importance of engaging in meaningful action, challenging our biases, and building a community rooted in equity, inclusion, and justice.

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May 21st marks World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 🌎

For more information, visit: https://t.co/JlFdaX68EC

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🏸 Get Ready for an Exciting Day of Badminton! 🏸

The Sault Malayalee Association, in association with LIP, proudly presents the Badminton Tournament 2026!

Register now: https://t.co/yox7rSKFqi or email : [email protected]

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🌟May is Polish Heritage Month in Canada! 🌟
Let's all take the opportunity to learn more about the heritage and contributions of people of Polish descent in Canada and within our own communities!

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🌟May is Dutch Heritage Month in Ontario! 🌷

Let us take this moment to celebrate the many contributions of Dutch Canadians to our province, and the role they play in fostering a culturally rich and inclusive community.

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On Red Dress Day, and every day, we honour the lives and legacies of MMIWG2S+ by listening to their stories and commemorating their strength and spirits. We stand in solidarity with the families and communities who continue in the pursuit of justice, healing, and change.

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🌟 May is Asian Heritage Month! The theme for 2026 is: “Honouring Asian Canadians: Stories that Built Canada”. 🍁
For more information visit: https://t.co/k2bqXR4Wzb

🎞Asian Canadian Films & Stories: https://t.co/O0uNIrTwYA

📚Asian Canadian Books: https://t.co/AsW6bSJhbY

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Immigrant Advisory Committee members Marlene, Cynthia, and Aaron joined The Borderline Radio Soo’s podcast to share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on immigration and community in Sault Ste. Marie.

Tune in to the episode here: https://t.co/7LD3KSVtLf

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🌷🐣 Wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate! 🐣🌷

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🌍✨ Call for performers, cultural booths, & artisan vendors!

🔗Application forms: https://t.co/BIJPZYXuiw

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🌟 April is Arab Heritage Month! This month and beyond, let us continue to celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions, and achievements of Arab communities, and the many ways they enrich Canada's diverse cultural tapestry. 🌟

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At sundown this evening, Jewish communities will begin observing Passover (Pesach), the Feast of Unleavened bread. As families gather tonight for the ceremonial meal known as Seder, we would like to wish all who celebrate, Chag Pesach Sameach 🌟

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💡Current and new economic immigrants now have a set timeframe to access settlement services after becoming permanent residents:
https://t.co/G4kAciAqhB

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🌟 April marks the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month!

Let us take this opportunity to celebrate and honour the rich heritage and traditions of Sikh Canadians and acknowledge the positive impact they continue to make in our communities every day. 🌟

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March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. We re-affirm our commitment to respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion and stand against all forms of hate. Let's continue to work towards a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community for all🌏