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London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership
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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.
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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.
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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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

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Célébration de la Semaine de l'Immigration Francophone | November 08, 2025
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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?"
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"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.
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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.
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.
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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Diego Chiluisa
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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.
Setting Immigrants Up for Success
Thriving Through Health, Work, and Community
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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
Setting Immigrants Up for Success
Thriving Through Health, Work, and Community
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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."
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#IAmLondon2025
Diego Chiluisa
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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
Arabic citizenship classes meet today at noon (online). Preparing for citizenship in your language makes the process clearer. DM for registration details.
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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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.
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#IAmLondon2025 #LdnOnt
Diego Chiluisa
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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.
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
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