Our Events

Care for Newcomer Children — Edubox Program for Families

Check out our program for newcomers and their children! The Edubox includes fun at-home activities for the children and valuable information/resources for parents and families. It is delivered once-a-week straight to your doors. For more information, contact Bozena at bwosz@iwchamilton.ca Learn more about our Care for Newcomer Children program here!  

Gain Canadian Work Experience! NEW Hands-on Class

Online

Are you looking to gain work experience in a fun, classroom environment? Our new 10-week online class includes English practice, skills training, and a chance to apply what you learn running your own community-based workshop in our Community Connections department! You will gain experience in: - Administration and customer service - Basic marketing and promotion - […]

Driving Safely in Winter

Join us in this online session presented by the Hamilton Police Services. Obtain more information and guides to help you drive safely in difficult weather conditions. Tuesday, October 26 at 1:00 PM For more information, contact Kelly at adminsettlement@iwchamilton.ca 

G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes

Need your G1? Join us for three online sessions to understand the rules of roads and traffic signs, learn safe driving practices, find out how to get a license to drive cars, trucks, or vans. December 14, 15, 16 at 3:00 PM. For more information, contact Wasan at wmohamad@iwchamilton.ca

Online G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes (Session in Somali

Need your G1? Join us for this online session (in Somali) to understand the rules of roads and traffic signs, learn safe driving practices, find out how to get a license to drive cars, trucks, or vans. January 24 at 3:00 PM. For more information, contact Wasan at wmohamad@iwchamilton.ca

Citizenship Preparation Classes

10 Online sessions to study and practice for the citizenship test in an interactive group. For more information or client referrals, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Food and Finance – Financial Literacy

Participants will learn how to create healthy and financially sustainable meal plans. For more information or client referrals, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Citizenship Preparation Classes

10 Online sessions to study and practice for the citizenship test in an interactive group. Feb 15 to March 17, 2022. Classes Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7:30 PM. For more information or client referrals, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Community Connections + LINC to Work class

Class starts on February 22, 2022. After a successful first course last October, we are launching a second course supporting newcomers to earn transferable experience while they learn, practice, and apply their work skills running their own group session in the community. Students will receive a Customer Service Certificate and a Work Reference Letter upon […]

75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses

Online

Learn the importance of financial literacy with this online session! Participants will learn tips on how to budget and save on household expenses including utilities, transportation, and groceries. For more information, please contact Wasan at wmohamad@iwchamilton.ca.  

Get to Know Your City of Hamilton

Get an inside look into Hamilton! This online session, geared toward youth, will focus on history, architecture, art, entertainment and more. Newcomer youth have the opportunity to connect with each other and learn about all the amazing things our city has to offer. For more information or client referrals, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Monday, October 13th.

 

All our services will resume on Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00AM.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Monday, September 1st.

 

All our services will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd at 9:00AM.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st.

 

All our services will resume on Wednesday, July 2nd at 9:00AM.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Friday, June 20th for a staff event.

 

All services will resume on Monday, June 23rd at 9:00AM.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Monday, May 19th for Victoria Day.

 

All services will resume on Tuesday, May 20th at 9:00AM.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed, February 17th for Family Day.

 

All services will resume on Tuesday, February 18th at 9:00AM.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations are closed today, February 6th, due to inclement weather.

All services will resume tomorrow, Friday, February 7th, 2025.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on, December 25th and 26th. Our offices will re-open for online services only on Friday, December 27th at 9:00 AM.


Than you for your understanding.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Thursday, December 12th afternoon from 12PM. Our offices will re-open and all services will resume on Friday, December 13th at 9:00 AM.

Thank you for your understanding.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Monday, August 5th. Our offices will re-open and all services will resume on Tuesday, August 6th at 9:00 AM.

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Monday, August 5th. Our offices will re-open and all services will resume on Tuesday, August 6th at 9:00 AM.

Closed for In-Person Services – Online Only Today

Our main office at 8 Main St E, Hamilton, will be closed for in-person services today, Friday, December 6th. Services will be available online only during this time.

For walk-in clients, please visit our other location at 100 Main St. E. Ste. #210

For in-person assistance.

Regular operations at 8 Main St E will resume on Monday, December 9th, at 9:00 AM.

Thank you for your understanding!