Programs
MiWOW - Migrant Worker Support Program
Infosessions hosted by the MiWOW Program and Squamish Newcomer Services cover important topics including:
- Workers’ Rights
- Immigration and Career Pathways
- Benefits
- Health, and so much more
Connect to community
Intercultural Garden
Everyone is welcome to join our weekly gatherings to plant and tend the garden. If food is the great welcome to new lands, let this garden be a beacon of fresh sharing! Learn together about gardening, local nature, and cooking.
Email outreach@welcomesquamish.ca or stop by the Squamish Welcome Centre to learn more.
Potlucks
Share a meal with your community, meet new friends, and have fun!
Squamish Newcomer Services’ Potlucks are an opportunity to share, connect, and appreciate diversity and multiculturalism.
Interested in joining for our next event? Email squamishnewcomers@capilanou.ca to get on the potluck mailing list!
Cultural Cooking
More than a program to learn how to prepare new dishes, this program is a way to connect with people in the community and bring people together to share stories through the medium of food.Do you want to taste good foods or share one of your traditional meals? Join us!
Email squamishnewcomers@capilanou.ca to join in the next event as a participant or host.
Improve your English
English Learning Group
Every Monday from 10am to 11:30
at the Squamish Welcome Centre
No registration required.
Questions? info@welcomesquamish.ca
1:1 English Tutoring
Capilano University’s Squamish Community Adult Literacy Program
Contact hasratgrewalgill@capilanou.ca to join the waitlist!
English Conversation Group
In-person English conversation groups at two locations in Squamish hosted on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Contact Squamish Newcomer Services to register! 604-567-2222
Learn and be empowered
Digital Literacy and Computer Skills
The Digital Divide Project helps people gain the skills and resources they need.
Drop-in tech support help sessions are on hold while we offer an Intro to Robotics Bootcamp for highschool students. Check back in for updates or email info@welcomesquamish.ca for more information!
Other Workshops and Events
The Squamish Welcome Centre hosts a range of workshops organised by staff, volunteers, and partner organisations.
Have an idea or want to rent our activity room? Give us a visit or email info@welcomesquamish.ca
You can also check our social media pages for what’s on this month!
MiWOW - Migrant Worker Support Program
Infosessions hosted by the MiWOW Program and Squamish Newcomer Services cover important topics including:
- Workers’ Rights
- Immigration and Career Pathways
- Benefits
- Health, and so much more