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.
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.
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
Diego came to London as a technician who loved working with music. He spent seven years cooking in kitchens.
"I hate cooking," he admits. But like many newcomers, you take the work you can get. The question becomes: how long can you live a life that isn't yours?
#IAmLondon #LdnOnt
"I hate cooking," he admits. But like many newcomers, you take the work you can get. The question becomes: how long can you live a life that isn't yours?
#IAmLondon #LdnOnt
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Diego came to London as a technician who loved working with music. He spent seven years cooking in kitchens.
"I hate cooking," he admits. But like many newcomers, you take the work you can get. The question becomes: how long can you live a life that isn't yours?
#IAmLondon #LdnOnt
"I hate cooking," he admits. But like many newcomers, you take the work you can get. The question becomes: how long can you live a life that isn't yours?
#IAmLondon #LdnOnt
Sometimes dreams plant themselves in your mind years before they bloom. For Diego Chiluisa, a childhood documentary about Canada's bilingual beauty stayed with him from age 10. When his wife got the chance to study at Western, that old dream suddenly had legs.
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
October 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sometimes dreams plant themselves in your mind years before they bloom. For Diego Chiluisa, a childhood documentary about Canada's bilingual beauty stayed with him from age 10. When his wife got the chance to study at Western, that old dream suddenly had legs.
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
"If you want to re-find yourself, find yourself again, come to London."
His story is a beautiful example of how choosing a community can also mean choosing a new and better path for yourself. Thank you, Jinesh, for sharing your incredible journey with the #IAmLondon2025 campaign!
#IAmLondon2025
His story is a beautiful example of how choosing a community can also mean choosing a new and better path for yourself. Thank you, Jinesh, for sharing your incredible journey with the #IAmLondon2025 campaign!
#IAmLondon2025
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"If you want to re-find yourself, find yourself again, come to London."
His story is a beautiful example of how choosing a community can also mean choosing a new and better path for yourself. Thank you, Jinesh, for sharing your incredible journey with the #IAmLondon2025 campaign!
#IAmLondon2025
His story is a beautiful example of how choosing a community can also mean choosing a new and better path for yourself. Thank you, Jinesh, for sharing your incredible journey with the #IAmLondon2025 campaign!
#IAmLondon2025
What turns a place into a home? For Jinesh, it’s the decision to build a future.
After finishing his studies, starting a successful career, and reuniting with his wife in Canada, Jinesh’s temporary plan became a permanent one.
Don't miss the finale of Jinesh's story this Thursday!
#IAmLondon2025
After finishing his studies, starting a successful career, and reuniting with his wife in Canada, Jinesh’s temporary plan became a permanent one.
Don't miss the finale of Jinesh's story this Thursday!
#IAmLondon2025
September 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What turns a place into a home? For Jinesh, it’s the decision to build a future.
After finishing his studies, starting a successful career, and reuniting with his wife in Canada, Jinesh’s temporary plan became a permanent one.
Don't miss the finale of Jinesh's story this Thursday!
#IAmLondon2025
After finishing his studies, starting a successful career, and reuniting with his wife in Canada, Jinesh’s temporary plan became a permanent one.
Don't miss the finale of Jinesh's story this Thursday!
#IAmLondon2025
A new beginning in a new country is rarely easy. During his first month, Jinesh felt the challenge of being far from everything he knew. He missed his family dearly and thought about taking the "easier path" and returning home to India.
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #NewcomerStories #LdnOnt
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #NewcomerStories #LdnOnt
September 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A new beginning in a new country is rarely easy. During his first month, Jinesh felt the challenge of being far from everything he knew. He missed his family dearly and thought about taking the "easier path" and returning home to India.
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #NewcomerStories #LdnOnt
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #NewcomerStories #LdnOnt
It's a beautiful day for the Doors Open event at the London Muslim Mosque! Happening now until 5 PM.
Friendly reminder that the bazaar is today only, so now is your chance to go! Free, welcoming, and a great way to connect with the community.
📍 151 Oxford St. W. #ldnont #Community
Friendly reminder that the bazaar is today only, so now is your chance to go! Free, welcoming, and a great way to connect with the community.
📍 151 Oxford St. W. #ldnont #Community
September 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's a beautiful day for the Doors Open event at the London Muslim Mosque! Happening now until 5 PM.
Friendly reminder that the bazaar is today only, so now is your chance to go! Free, welcoming, and a great way to connect with the community.
📍 151 Oxford St. W. #ldnont #Community
Friendly reminder that the bazaar is today only, so now is your chance to go! Free, welcoming, and a great way to connect with the community.
📍 151 Oxford St. W. #ldnont #Community
Looking for weekend plans in #ldnont? The London Muslim Mosque is hosting a Doors Open Weekend & Bazaar!
It's a fantastic, free opportunity to connect with London's Muslim community. Tour the beautiful space, shop the bazaar (Saturday), and enjoy some great food.
🗓️ Sept 20 & 21, 11am-5pm
It's a fantastic, free opportunity to connect with London's Muslim community. Tour the beautiful space, shop the bazaar (Saturday), and enjoy some great food.
🗓️ Sept 20 & 21, 11am-5pm
September 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Looking for weekend plans in #ldnont? The London Muslim Mosque is hosting a Doors Open Weekend & Bazaar!
It's a fantastic, free opportunity to connect with London's Muslim community. Tour the beautiful space, shop the bazaar (Saturday), and enjoy some great food.
🗓️ Sept 20 & 21, 11am-5pm
It's a fantastic, free opportunity to connect with London's Muslim community. Tour the beautiful space, shop the bazaar (Saturday), and enjoy some great food.
🗓️ Sept 20 & 21, 11am-5pm
Jinesh came to London for a great education, but he chose to stay for the peace.
Coming from a city filled with constant chaos, he found something special in the quiet calm of London’s parks and trails.
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #FindingPeace #ForestCity #LdnOnt
Coming from a city filled with constant chaos, he found something special in the quiet calm of London’s parks and trails.
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #FindingPeace #ForestCity #LdnOnt
September 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Jinesh came to London for a great education, but he chose to stay for the peace.
Coming from a city filled with constant chaos, he found something special in the quiet calm of London’s parks and trails.
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #FindingPeace #ForestCity #LdnOnt
Coming from a city filled with constant chaos, he found something special in the quiet calm of London’s parks and trails.
#IAmLondon2025 #ChoseToStay #FindingPeace #ForestCity #LdnOnt
What draws someone to a new country? For Jinesh Shah, it was the hope of finding a kind community. He came to London from India to study at Fanshawe College, choosing Canada because he had heard it was home to the world's nicest people.
He soon discovered that reputation was true.
#IAmLondon2025
He soon discovered that reputation was true.
#IAmLondon2025
September 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What draws someone to a new country? For Jinesh Shah, it was the hope of finding a kind community. He came to London from India to study at Fanshawe College, choosing Canada because he had heard it was home to the world's nicest people.
He soon discovered that reputation was true.
#IAmLondon2025
He soon discovered that reputation was true.
#IAmLondon2025
For #WelcomingWeek2025, we're sharing stories of why people choose London.
Ishitaa Dua planned to leave after her studies. She stayed because she found a community that made her feel heard and valued. Now, she's helping build the workforce of tomorrow. Her story is London's story.
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Ishitaa Dua planned to leave after her studies. She stayed because she found a community that made her feel heard and valued. Now, she's helping build the workforce of tomorrow. Her story is London's story.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
For #WelcomingWeek2025, we're sharing stories of why people choose London.
Ishitaa Dua planned to leave after her studies. She stayed because she found a community that made her feel heard and valued. Now, she's helping build the workforce of tomorrow. Her story is London's story.
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Ishitaa Dua planned to leave after her studies. She stayed because she found a community that made her feel heard and valued. Now, she's helping build the workforce of tomorrow. Her story is London's story.
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Give London a chance ❤️
Ishitaa's message to anyone unsure about calling London home: take the leap, volunteer, build connections. Small steps open big doors, and this community will welcome you with open arms.
Who's ready for our next #IAmLondon2025 feature?
Ishitaa's message to anyone unsure about calling London home: take the leap, volunteer, build connections. Small steps open big doors, and this community will welcome you with open arms.
Who's ready for our next #IAmLondon2025 feature?
September 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Give London a chance ❤️
Ishitaa's message to anyone unsure about calling London home: take the leap, volunteer, build connections. Small steps open big doors, and this community will welcome you with open arms.
Who's ready for our next #IAmLondon2025 feature?
Ishitaa's message to anyone unsure about calling London home: take the leap, volunteer, build connections. Small steps open big doors, and this community will welcome you with open arms.
Who's ready for our next #IAmLondon2025 feature?
Excited to share this wonderful community event! The London Muslim Mosque is hosting a Doors Open Weekend & Bazaar on Sept 20-21 from 11am-5pm.
It's a fantastic, welcoming opportunity to tour the mosque, and meet your neighbours. Hope to see you there! #LdnOnt
It's a fantastic, welcoming opportunity to tour the mosque, and meet your neighbours. Hope to see you there! #LdnOnt
September 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Excited to share this wonderful community event! The London Muslim Mosque is hosting a Doors Open Weekend & Bazaar on Sept 20-21 from 11am-5pm.
It's a fantastic, welcoming opportunity to tour the mosque, and meet your neighbours. Hope to see you there! #LdnOnt
It's a fantastic, welcoming opportunity to tour the mosque, and meet your neighbours. Hope to see you there! #LdnOnt
Dreams realized 🎓✨
From international student to helping the next generation of students succeed - Ishitaa's journey came full circle this month with her dream job at Western Engineering. Proof that London nurtures both dreams and dreamers.
#IAmLondon2025
From international student to helping the next generation of students succeed - Ishitaa's journey came full circle this month with her dream job at Western Engineering. Proof that London nurtures both dreams and dreamers.
#IAmLondon2025
September 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Dreams realized 🎓✨
From international student to helping the next generation of students succeed - Ishitaa's journey came full circle this month with her dream job at Western Engineering. Proof that London nurtures both dreams and dreamers.
#IAmLondon2025
From international student to helping the next generation of students succeed - Ishitaa's journey came full circle this month with her dream job at Western Engineering. Proof that London nurtures both dreams and dreamers.
#IAmLondon2025
Happy #WelcomingWeek2025! Here in London & Middlesex, our theme is "The Stories We Share." We believe every newcomer's journey and every resident's act of welcome contributes to a more vibrant community. Let's spend this week listening and sharing. #WelcomingWeekLondon #LdnOnt
September 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy #WelcomingWeek2025! Here in London & Middlesex, our theme is "The Stories We Share." We believe every newcomer's journey and every resident's act of welcome contributes to a more vibrant community. Let's spend this week listening and sharing. #WelcomingWeekLondon #LdnOnt
From "No" to "Yes" 🚀
The mindset shift that changes everything. Ishitaa's networking philosophy proves that everyone knows everyone in London - and that's our superpower.
#IAmLondon2025
The mindset shift that changes everything. Ishitaa's networking philosophy proves that everyone knows everyone in London - and that's our superpower.
#IAmLondon2025
September 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
From "No" to "Yes" 🚀
The mindset shift that changes everything. Ishitaa's networking philosophy proves that everyone knows everyone in London - and that's our superpower.
#IAmLondon2025
The mindset shift that changes everything. Ishitaa's networking philosophy proves that everyone knows everyone in London - and that's our superpower.
#IAmLondon2025
Self-discovery knows no borders 🌟
Moving to a new country is a path to discovering who you really are. Ishitaa found her true self in the quiet moments Canada gave her to reflect and dream.
#IAmLondon2025
Moving to a new country is a path to discovering who you really are. Ishitaa found her true self in the quiet moments Canada gave her to reflect and dream.
#IAmLondon2025
September 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Self-discovery knows no borders 🌟
Moving to a new country is a path to discovering who you really are. Ishitaa found her true self in the quiet moments Canada gave her to reflect and dream.
#IAmLondon2025
Moving to a new country is a path to discovering who you really are. Ishitaa found her true self in the quiet moments Canada gave her to reflect and dream.
#IAmLondon2025
The Goldilocks City 🏙️✨
Not too big, not too small - just right. Ishitaa perfectly captures what makes London special: big enough for opportunity, small enough to be heard. What's your favourite thing about London's size?
#IAmLondon2025
Not too big, not too small - just right. Ishitaa perfectly captures what makes London special: big enough for opportunity, small enough to be heard. What's your favourite thing about London's size?
#IAmLondon2025
September 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Goldilocks City 🏙️✨
Not too big, not too small - just right. Ishitaa perfectly captures what makes London special: big enough for opportunity, small enough to be heard. What's your favourite thing about London's size?
#IAmLondon2025
Not too big, not too small - just right. Ishitaa perfectly captures what makes London special: big enough for opportunity, small enough to be heard. What's your favourite thing about London's size?
#IAmLondon2025
🎬 Meet Ishitaa Dua - The Network Builder! 🎬
We're thrilled to kick off #IAmLondon2025 with Ishitaa's incredible journey from international student to career connector. Watch as she shares the pivotal moment that changed everything for her in London, Ontario.
We're thrilled to kick off #IAmLondon2025 with Ishitaa's incredible journey from international student to career connector. Watch as she shares the pivotal moment that changed everything for her in London, Ontario.
September 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🎬 Meet Ishitaa Dua - The Network Builder! 🎬
We're thrilled to kick off #IAmLondon2025 with Ishitaa's incredible journey from international student to career connector. Watch as she shares the pivotal moment that changed everything for her in London, Ontario.
We're thrilled to kick off #IAmLondon2025 with Ishitaa's incredible journey from international student to career connector. Watch as she shares the pivotal moment that changed everything for her in London, Ontario.
Join the Annual Summer Picnic! July 30, 5-7:30 PM at Springbank Park Pavilion F. Bring your family, bring your picnic, meet your community! All newcomers welcome. 🌞 #Ldnont #Community
July 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Join the Annual Summer Picnic! July 30, 5-7:30 PM at Springbank Park Pavilion F. Bring your family, bring your picnic, meet your community! All newcomers welcome. 🌞 #Ldnont #Community
LMLIP stands with Vancouver's Filipino community after the tragic Lapu Lapu Day attack. Cultural celebrations must remain safe spaces for all. #LdnOnt
April 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
LMLIP stands with Vancouver's Filipino community after the tragic Lapu Lapu Day attack. Cultural celebrations must remain safe spaces for all. #LdnOnt
The 2025 Eid stamp tells a story that few Canadians know: how Indigenous and Muslim communities worked together to build Canada's first mosque in Edmonton (1938).
This beautiful design by Métis artist Kit Craven celebrates this connection through a handwoven prayer rug that honours both traditions.
This beautiful design by Métis artist Kit Craven celebrates this connection through a handwoven prayer rug that honours both traditions.
March 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The 2025 Eid stamp tells a story that few Canadians know: how Indigenous and Muslim communities worked together to build Canada's first mosque in Edmonton (1938).
This beautiful design by Métis artist Kit Craven celebrates this connection through a handwoven prayer rug that honours both traditions.
This beautiful design by Métis artist Kit Craven celebrates this connection through a handwoven prayer rug that honours both traditions.