Community Connections

Community Connections

Develop networks in your community while improving your skills!

Community Connections activities provide opportunities for Francophone newcomers to the Hamilton and Niagara region to learn together and develop skills in groups, online and in person. Community Connections groups allow you to practice your English, meet new people with similar interests, get to know established Canadian citizens, and build social networks.

Community Connections activities

Moving to a new country is a challenge, and our Community Connections advisers are here to support you and help you find your way around your new city. Getting connected in an IT world and meeting new people are important parts of the adaptation and integration process. Community Connections activities give you the skills and tools you need to thrive in Hamilton and Niagara, while meeting other newcomers at the same time.

Language conversation circles

Improve your English with us.

Practice with other language learners and native English speakers in our Language Conversation Circles.

  • Meet other Francophones who live in your community
  • Discover new perspectives by talking, listening and learning about life in Canada.
  • Newly arrived adults are welcome at any time.

Sessions are online and face-to-face

Become a Canadian citizen

Becoming a citizen enables a person to participate fully in Canadian society.

If becoming a Canadian citizen is one of your goals, our Canadian citizenship preparation program can help.

Sign up for our group preparation sessions:

  • Three to five sessions to study and practice for the test in an interactive group.
  • Learn more about the citizenship test and consult the Discover Canada guide.
  • Take practice questions to prepare for the test online.
  • Learn how to prepare your computer for the online test.
Adult art club

Imagine. Draw. Paint. Create!

The art club is a place where newcomers of all levels can hone or explore their skills, develop their technique, collaborate with other artists and connect with the community through the arts. Art Club participants will learn to work together on group projects that contribute to the beauty of the community.

Educational outings and exploring the region

Discovery means opening yourself up to a new experience.

In this group, all roads lead to discovery. We explore the countryside, listen to the stories the museums have to tell, unearth the well-kept secrets of local curiosities and sample what the city and region have to offer.
You can imagine the adventure. Culture, festivals, gastronomy and native traditions await us at every turn.

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Contact

Call us!

Hamilton 905-528-0163, Ext 3298 and 3332

Welland 905-734-1141 Ext 2360