Our Events

Student Job Opportunities and Summer Placements

Join our Settlement Team next Tuesday to learn about part-time employment opportunities for students, the City of Hamilton Summer Job program, how to put your education & skills to work and more! For more information or to register, please contact by emailing   admineast@iwchamilton.ca or by calling 905-529-5209 x 3221.

Healthy Eating Information Session

Rebecca Site 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario

Our Care for Newcomer Children team will be hosting a session on Healthy Eating at our Rebecca site. This session will provide guidance on how to make healthy snack and teach participants what a healthy serving size is. To register, please contact Hoshneara at 905-529-5209 x 2243.

Celebrating Black History in Canada – Information Session

Online Ontario, Canada

Join our Settlement Team and special guest speaker Harold Usher, P. Eng., DTM, H. Con (Belize) as we take a look at local Black history, achievements and contributions of the Black community. This session will take place online - all are welcome! For more information and to register, please contact Vivyan at vsalih@iwchamilton.ca

Financial Literacy Classes – Making Cent$ of Money

Online Ontario, Canada

Learn the basics of budgeting and take control of your finances with this financial literacy session! In partnership with Credit Counselling Society, this session will educate participants on the basics of managing household finances so they can have peace of mind. For more information or to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Financial Literacy Classes – Making Cent$ of Money in Arabic

Online Ontario, Canada

Learn the basics of budgeting and take control of your finances with this financial literacy session in Arabic! In partnership with the Credit Counselling Society, this session will educate participants on the basics of managing household finances so they can have peace of mind. For more information or to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

IT Information Session with NPower Canada

Learn about in-demand IT careers at our upcoming info session with NPower Canada! This upcoming session on December 13th will provide you with free skills training and guidance as you learn about the various roles available in IT. Grow your network, build skills, an get your foot in the door! Come join us! To register, […]

Citizenship Preparation Classes

Online Ontario, Canada

Gain confidence in successfully completing the Canadian Citizenship Test in these 10 virtual sessions! Join other newcomers in an interactive group as you learn about the Citizenship Test and practice in a virtual setting. Classes will take place on March 1st - 16th, Monday-Thursday. For more information or client referrals, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Health and Wellness Sessions in Partnership with YWCA

Centennial Site 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Explore helpful tips and tricks on how to lead a healthy lifestyle with this series of fun, in-person classes! In partnership with YWCA, participants will learn valuable information on how to improve their mental and physical health. Bus tickets are available! For more information or client referrals, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Get to Know Your City of Hamilton

Discover our wonderful city of Hamilton in this upcoming session! Get an inside look at the city’s rich history, culture, diversity and entertainment PLUS learn about March Break activities in the community. For more information or to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Getting a Job Using Social Media

Main Site 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Are you a newcomer seeking a job or career change? Learn how to use social media to your advantage in our upcoming session hosted by our Employment Team! In this session, you will learn about how to create online accounts to apply for jobs, how to upload your resume, and more! For more information and […]

Active Learning Sessions

Fennell Site 1119 Fennell Ave. E #234, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Would you like to practice and improve your English conversation skills while making new friends? Our Active Learning sessions can help you do that! Join us our volunteers facilitate conversational sessions that aim to enhance English communication skills and provide insight into the city of Hamilton's arts, culture, and entertainment. Learn, relax, and connect! For […]

YWeConnect Program in Partnership with YWCA

Centennial Site 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Newcomers can connect with others in the community while learning tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Explore a number of topics related to health and wellness such as movement, mental health, nutrition, self-care and more! Sessions will be led by a YWCA Health and Wellness Supervisor. For more information or to register, please contact admineast@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 […]

Closure Notice!

Please note that all IWC locations will be closed on Monday, October 14th. Our offices will re-open and all services will resume on Tuesday, October 15th 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.

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.