Save the Date! Chatham-Kent's annual Welcome Week is happening September 10th - 20th, 2006.
CK Welcome Week is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the diversity of our community.
Stay tuned to the CK Welcome Week website for events.
Host an Event! 
Community groups and organizations are invited to host events or collaborate on initiatives that promote inclusion and belonging. Ideas for events or activities you could host during the week are below, though this list is not exhaustive:
- an open house or networking event
- volunteering opportunity
- civic engagement
- open book club, or storytelling event
- sharing employee experiences
- workshops orContinue reading
Save the Date! Chatham-Kent's annual Welcome Week is happening September 10th - 20th, 2006.
CK Welcome Week is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the diversity of our community.
Stay tuned to the CK Welcome Week website for events.
Host an Event!
Community groups and organizations are invited to host events or collaborate on initiatives that promote inclusion and belonging. Ideas for events or activities you could host during the week are below, though this list is not exhaustive:
- an open house or networking event
- volunteering opportunity
- civic engagement
- open book club, or storytelling event
- sharing employee experiences
- workshops or info sessions
- cultural and/or artistic demonstrations
- classes or interactive learning opportunities
- sports, games or family-friendly activities
- films or documentaries
Please send the details of your event to cklip@chatham-kent.ca as soon as possible so that your event can be promoted on the CK Welcome Week website and social media.
Participate in CK Welcomes: A Community Showcase
The Community
Attraction and Promotion department and the Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership (CK LIP) invite groups to take part in CK Welcomes: A Community Showcase, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Kingston Park in Chatham.
This event is to help newcomers and international students feel at home in Chatham-Kent. We’re creating a vibrant, welcoming space where residents can connect, explore local opportunities, and discover ways to get involved in our community.
Community groups, including sports and recreation clubs, ethno-cultural organizations, nonprofits, and special interest groups, are invited to host a booth at the event. It’s a fantastic opportunity to:
- Promote your programs, services, and activities
- Recruit new members or volunteers
- Share upcoming events or initiatives
- Connect with newcomers and expand your network
Each participating group will be provided with a free 10 ft x 10 ft space to engage with attendees. You may choose either a spot under the pavilion (with a picnic table) or on the grass.
The event will be widely promoted across Chatham-Kent through social media, local media, and community networks to ensure strong attendance.
If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email Teresa Fysh at teresaf@chatham-kent.ca with the following information:
Organization or Group Name
- Contact Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- A short description of your booth or services
- Indicate you want space on the grass or under the pavilion with a picnic table
