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Immigrant Welcome Centre To Host Community Forums In Campbell River And Courtenay Next Month

Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7:31 AM

By Jay Herrington

(PHOTO Immigrant Welcome Centre of North Vancouver Island Facebook)

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to try to settle down as a newcomer in the region, the Immigrant Welcome Centre will be able to shed some light.

The group is hosting community forums in Campbell River and Courtenay next month - where participants will be given a name tag with someone else’s name.

The pseudonym will be accompanied by a card that shares a piece of an immigrant’s story about settling on the North Island.

That card will be the start of a journey to find and access the various community services needed to help you settle in a new hometown.

Registration now for the Campbell River Forum, November 8 from 2 AM to 4 PM at Robron Centre or the Courtenay Forum, November 2018 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Native Sons Hall.

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