London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership
@lmlip.bsky.social
Building a welcoming community where immigrants thrive
We connect newcomers with resources, unite communities, and share stories that matter—working to make London & Middlesex a place where everyone belongs.
We connect newcomers with resources, unite communities, and share stories that matter—working to make London & Middlesex a place where everyone belongs.
It's both Latin American Heritage Month (federal) and Hispanic Heritage Month (Ontario). Did you know they aren't the same?
"Hispanic" refers to Spanish-speaking origins. "Latin American" is geographic, including all countries in the region, like Brazil.
"Hispanic" refers to Spanish-speaking origins. "Latin American" is geographic, including all countries in the region, like Brazil.
October 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's both Latin American Heritage Month (federal) and Hispanic Heritage Month (Ontario). Did you know they aren't the same?
"Hispanic" refers to Spanish-speaking origins. "Latin American" is geographic, including all countries in the region, like Brazil.
"Hispanic" refers to Spanish-speaking origins. "Latin American" is geographic, including all countries in the region, like Brazil.
Don't miss the celebration! Tickets are available for the Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone on Nov 8.
We'll celebrate diversity, dance, and London's official designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community. Free childcare is available!
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We'll celebrate diversity, dance, and London's official designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community. Free childcare is available!
Register: buff.ly/pwLjeIz
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Don't miss the celebration! Tickets are available for the Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone on Nov 8.
We'll celebrate diversity, dance, and London's official designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community. Free childcare is available!
Register: buff.ly/pwLjeIz
We'll celebrate diversity, dance, and London's official designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community. Free childcare is available!
Register: buff.ly/pwLjeIz
Two students arrive from the same place, in the same program. One year later, one calls London home. The other plans to leave. What happened?
We look into this vital question in our new article. Read it in this week's LMLIP Round Up:
We look into this vital question in our new article. Read it in this week's LMLIP Round Up:
, why do some students thrive while others disappear? (LMLIP Round Up)
Welcome to the October 17th Round Up! This week, we're digging into a question that matters: why do some international students build thriving lives here while others stay isolated? We share new data,...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Two students arrive from the same place, in the same program. One year later, one calls London home. The other plans to leave. What happened?
We look into this vital question in our new article. Read it in this week's LMLIP Round Up:
We look into this vital question in our new article. Read it in this week's LMLIP Round Up:
Join us to celebrate Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone! We're excited to mark the official launch of London’s designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community.
🗓️ Sat, Nov 8 @ 5 PM 📍 965 Sarnia Rd
Register: buff.ly/pwLjeIz
🗓️ Sat, Nov 8 @ 5 PM 📍 965 Sarnia Rd
Register: buff.ly/pwLjeIz
Célébration de la Semaine de l'Immigration Francophone | November 08, 2025
Join us on November 08
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October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Join us to celebrate Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone! We're excited to mark the official launch of London’s designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community.
🗓️ Sat, Nov 8 @ 5 PM 📍 965 Sarnia Rd
Register: buff.ly/pwLjeIz
🗓️ Sat, Nov 8 @ 5 PM 📍 965 Sarnia Rd
Register: buff.ly/pwLjeIz
Diego carries one thought with him through every challenge: "Since you have life, you're still alive, good things will happen."
He didn't finish the studies he planned. He worked jobs he hated. But instead of dwelling on what didn't happen, he asks: "What can you do?"
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
He didn't finish the studies he planned. He worked jobs he hated. But instead of dwelling on what didn't happen, he asks: "What can you do?"
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Diego carries one thought with him through every challenge: "Since you have life, you're still alive, good things will happen."
He didn't finish the studies he planned. He worked jobs he hated. But instead of dwelling on what didn't happen, he asks: "What can you do?"
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
He didn't finish the studies he planned. He worked jobs he hated. But instead of dwelling on what didn't happen, he asks: "What can you do?"
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
"I'm always scared," Diego says. "But it's just okay, do it. If no one else can do it, just do it."
He never sang in public before becoming a karaoke host. Now he sings salsa, bachata, boleros, rancheras, and his beloved rock en español.
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
He never sang in public before becoming a karaoke host. Now he sings salsa, bachata, boleros, rancheras, and his beloved rock en español.
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"I'm always scared," Diego says. "But it's just okay, do it. If no one else can do it, just do it."
He never sang in public before becoming a karaoke host. Now he sings salsa, bachata, boleros, rancheras, and his beloved rock en español.
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
He never sang in public before becoming a karaoke host. Now he sings salsa, bachata, boleros, rancheras, and his beloved rock en español.
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
When people think "Latin music," they often think salsa and merengue. But Diego loves rock en español. So do thousands of others in London's Latin community.
The problem? There was nowhere to hear it, nowhere to celebrate it.
So Diego created that space himself.
The problem? There was nowhere to hear it, nowhere to celebrate it.
So Diego created that space himself.
October 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
When people think "Latin music," they often think salsa and merengue. But Diego loves rock en español. So do thousands of others in London's Latin community.
The problem? There was nowhere to hear it, nowhere to celebrate it.
So Diego created that space himself.
The problem? There was nowhere to hear it, nowhere to celebrate it.
So Diego created that space himself.
Today is National Coming Out Day. For 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers, coming out can mean extra challenges.
Allies: display visible support, speak up against discrimination, create safer spaces.
Coming out is personal; respect everyone's choices.
Allies: display visible support, speak up against discrimination, create safer spaces.
Coming out is personal; respect everyone's choices.
October 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Today is National Coming Out Day. For 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers, coming out can mean extra challenges.
Allies: display visible support, speak up against discrimination, create safer spaces.
Coming out is personal; respect everyone's choices.
Allies: display visible support, speak up against discrimination, create safer spaces.
Coming out is personal; respect everyone's choices.
Why can't educated immigrants get hired in London? New research reveals the gap. Plus: hundreds of jobs, free training, community events. Subscribe to Round Up:
, why can't London's most educated residents get hired? | LMLIP Round Up
Welcome to the October 3 Round Up. This issue tackles a question many of us have asked: why do so many talented, educated immigrants struggle to find work that matches their skills? Our featured article...
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October 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Why can't educated immigrants get hired in London? New research reveals the gap. Plus: hundreds of jobs, free training, community events. Subscribe to Round Up:
Diego came to London for his wife's education in 2016. Today he's staying for his son—and the vibrant Latin community he helped build at Casa Latina.
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
That's how you build a city. 🎵🏡
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"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
That's how you build a city. 🎵🏡
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Diego Chiluisa
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
www.iamlondonon.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Diego came to London for his wife's education in 2016. Today he's staying for his son—and the vibrant Latin community he helped build at Casa Latina.
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
That's how you build a city. 🎵🏡
buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
That's how you build a city. 🎵🏡
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World Mental Health Day meets newcomer reality: workplace mental health is especially challenging when you're also navigating a new country.
Oct 23 event for settlement/faith workers: mental health resources + employment pathways for immigrants.
Oct 23 event for settlement/faith workers: mental health resources + employment pathways for immigrants.
Setting Immigrants Up for Success
Thriving Through Health, Work, and Community
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October 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
World Mental Health Day meets newcomer reality: workplace mental health is especially challenging when you're also navigating a new country.
Oct 23 event for settlement/faith workers: mental health resources + employment pathways for immigrants.
Oct 23 event for settlement/faith workers: mental health resources + employment pathways for immigrants.
Oct 23: Setting Immigrants Up for Success
Annual LMLIP event for faith groups & settlement agencies
Learn about mental health services, in-demand jobs, & newcomer experiences in our region
1-4pm | Church in the Oaks | FREE
Register: buff.ly/tgrR5Na
#LdnOnt #Immigration
Annual LMLIP event for faith groups & settlement agencies
Learn about mental health services, in-demand jobs, & newcomer experiences in our region
1-4pm | Church in the Oaks | FREE
Register: buff.ly/tgrR5Na
#LdnOnt #Immigration
Setting Immigrants Up for Success
Thriving Through Health, Work, and Community
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October 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Oct 23: Setting Immigrants Up for Success
Annual LMLIP event for faith groups & settlement agencies
Learn about mental health services, in-demand jobs, & newcomer experiences in our region
1-4pm | Church in the Oaks | FREE
Register: buff.ly/tgrR5Na
#LdnOnt #Immigration
Annual LMLIP event for faith groups & settlement agencies
Learn about mental health services, in-demand jobs, & newcomer experiences in our region
1-4pm | Church in the Oaks | FREE
Register: buff.ly/tgrR5Na
#LdnOnt #Immigration
Why can't educated immigrants get hired in London? New research reveals the gap. Plus: hundreds of jobs, free training, community events. Subscribe to Round Up:
, why can't London's most educated residents get hired? | LMLIP Round Up
Welcome to the October 3 Round Up. This issue tackles a question many of us have asked: why do so many talented, educated immigrants struggle to find work that matches their skills? Our featured article...
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October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Why can't educated immigrants get hired in London? New research reveals the gap. Plus: hundreds of jobs, free training, community events. Subscribe to Round Up:
Diego Chiluisa came to London for his wife's research opportunity. He couldn't pursue formal education as planned. So he taught himself coding, created custom karaoke content, and built Latin music spaces at Casa Latina.
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025
Diego Chiluisa
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
www.iamlondonon.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Diego Chiluisa came to London for his wife's research opportunity. He couldn't pursue formal education as planned. So he taught himself coding, created custom karaoke content, and built Latin music spaces at Casa Latina.
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it."
buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025
October: German Heritage Month
Celebrating established immigrant communities shows new arrivals their culture will be valued too. That's how we build welcoming communities.
#GermanHeritageMonth #LdnOnt #WelcomingCommunities
Celebrating established immigrant communities shows new arrivals their culture will be valued too. That's how we build welcoming communities.
#GermanHeritageMonth #LdnOnt #WelcomingCommunities
October 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
October: German Heritage Month
Celebrating established immigrant communities shows new arrivals their culture will be valued too. That's how we build welcoming communities.
#GermanHeritageMonth #LdnOnt #WelcomingCommunities
Celebrating established immigrant communities shows new arrivals their culture will be valued too. That's how we build welcoming communities.
#GermanHeritageMonth #LdnOnt #WelcomingCommunities
TODAY in London: Free 55+ exercise (11am), Arabic citizenship classes (12pm online), social hour (12pm), family museum night (5-8pm). Four ways to connect. Which one calls to you?
October 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
TODAY in London: Free 55+ exercise (11am), Arabic citizenship classes (12pm online), social hour (12pm), family museum night (5-8pm). Four ways to connect. Which one calls to you?
New research shows why London's educated immigrants can't get hired—despite having more degrees than local-born residents. This week's Round Up breaks it down, plus hundreds of jobs and free workshops.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
New research shows why London's educated immigrants can't get hired—despite having more degrees than local-born residents. This week's Round Up breaks it down, plus hundreds of jobs and free workshops.
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Diego came to London for his wife's education. Stayed to build something better: a space for ALL Latin music — rock, soul, not just salsa stereotypes.
His dream: Latin Rock concert in London.
Story: buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
His dream: Latin Rock concert in London.
Story: buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
Diego Chiluisa
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
www.iamlondonon.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Diego came to London for his wife's education. Stayed to build something better: a space for ALL Latin music — rock, soul, not just salsa stereotypes.
His dream: Latin Rock concert in London.
Story: buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
His dream: Latin Rock concert in London.
Story: buff.ly/Q0TRYxf
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
Immigrant women in London: often overqualified, usually underemployed. Doctor → PSW. Teacher → retail. Engineer → gig work. Not because they lack skills—because Canada won't recognize them. This Women's History Month, let's fix that. #ImmigrationMatters #LdnOnt
October 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Immigrant women in London: often overqualified, usually underemployed. Doctor → PSW. Teacher → retail. Engineer → gig work. Not because they lack skills—because Canada won't recognize them. This Women's History Month, let's fix that. #ImmigrationMatters #LdnOnt
Today is International Lesbian Day 🏳️🌈
For lesbian newcomers: you belong in London & Middlesex. Your identity and contributions matter.
Building truly welcoming communities means supporting ALL identities.
For lesbian newcomers: you belong in London & Middlesex. Your identity and contributions matter.
Building truly welcoming communities means supporting ALL identities.
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today is International Lesbian Day 🏳️🌈
For lesbian newcomers: you belong in London & Middlesex. Your identity and contributions matter.
Building truly welcoming communities means supporting ALL identities.
For lesbian newcomers: you belong in London & Middlesex. Your identity and contributions matter.
Building truly welcoming communities means supporting ALL identities.
One month. That's how long Diego and his wife had to sell everything they owned in Ecuador and move to Canada. The university acceptance came in August. Classes started in September.
"We sell everything. And we came here like, like that."
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt #ImmigrantStories #NewBeginnings
"We sell everything. And we came here like, like that."
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt #ImmigrantStories #NewBeginnings
October 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
One month. That's how long Diego and his wife had to sell everything they owned in Ecuador and move to Canada. The university acceptance came in August. Classes started in September.
"We sell everything. And we came here like, like that."
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt #ImmigrantStories #NewBeginnings
"We sell everything. And we came here like, like that."
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt #ImmigrantStories #NewBeginnings
FREE nature event TODAY at Wildwood! 10am-2pm.
Raptors, Indigenous stories, stream exploration, food truck. All welcome!
3995 Line 9, St. Marys (Shelter B)
#LdnOnt #WildwoodCA
Raptors, Indigenous stories, stream exploration, food truck. All welcome!
3995 Line 9, St. Marys (Shelter B)
#LdnOnt #WildwoodCA
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
FREE nature event TODAY at Wildwood! 10am-2pm.
Raptors, Indigenous stories, stream exploration, food truck. All welcome!
3995 Line 9, St. Marys (Shelter B)
#LdnOnt #WildwoodCA
Raptors, Indigenous stories, stream exploration, food truck. All welcome!
3995 Line 9, St. Marys (Shelter B)
#LdnOnt #WildwoodCA
Latest Round Up: New research on immigrant employment barriers + hundreds of jobs, free anti-racism workshops, volunteer opportunities & I Am London stories
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, why can't London's most educated residents get hired? | LMLIP Round Up
Welcome to the October 3 Round Up. This issue tackles a question many of us have asked: why do so many talented, educated immigrants struggle to find work that matches their skills? Our featured article...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Latest Round Up: New research on immigrant employment barriers + hundreds of jobs, free anti-racism workshops, volunteer opportunities & I Am London stories
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Latin American Heritage Month includes everyone from Latin America—Spanish, Portuguese & Indigenous language speakers. Hispanic Heritage Month? Spanish-speakers only. Brazil is Latin American but not Hispanic. Language matters for inclusion. 🇧🇷 #LdnOnt
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Latin American Heritage Month includes everyone from Latin America—Spanish, Portuguese & Indigenous language speakers. Hispanic Heritage Month? Spanish-speakers only. Brazil is Latin American but not Hispanic. Language matters for inclusion. 🇧🇷 #LdnOnt
This week's Round Up: research on why immigrants can't get hired + 100+ jobs + free training.
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Welcome to the October 3 Round Up. This issue tackles a question many of us have asked: why do so many talented, educated immigrants struggle to find work that matches their skills? Our featured article...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This week's Round Up: research on why immigrants can't get hired + 100+ jobs + free training.
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