World Refugee Day Events in Canada

​Canadians will celebrate World Refugee Day across the country. On June 20, 2022, take part in one of the World Refugee Day events listed below!

Photo: © UNHCR/Andrew McConnell

How will you celebrate World Refugee Day?

Join us at one of the following World Refugee Day events, or contact us to add your event to our calendar!

Nationwide

Virtual

Event

Panel: Interpreters in Times of War

Date and Time:

Tuesday June 21, 2022, 12-1:30 p.m. EST

Description:

Throughout history, interpreting in conflict zones has had an important role in securing better outcomes by using the help of communities on the ground to facilitate access to vital information. During military deployment, war interpreters may be the only direct link with people affected by the conflict. However, being in a position to “facilitate negotiations between two sides or assist refugees in accessing critical services such as access to food, shelter and safety” in a high-risk, rapidly changing environment makes war translators and interpreters more vulnerable. The ambiguity of the political landscape and the continuously shifting narrative during the times of conflict and, especially, post-conflict creates additional responsibility for states engaging with interpreters to rethink the scope and objectives of military deployment. The panel will feature the war interpreter stories from various angles and geographic locations, provide a voice to those who are unintentionally left behind, and feature language professionals who have worked in war and crisis situations (both past and present) to discuss the challenges they have faced and the importance of staying connected to one another in times of crisis.

This event is organized by the Language Access Coalition of Canada and is kindly sponsored by MCIS Language Solutions.

To find out more about the event and to register, please click here.


Virtual

Event 

Life As A Refugee: Building A Community For the Future

Date and Time: 

June 20, 2022, 10:00 am ET

Description: 

In recognition of World Refugee Day, the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC) and its community partners are hosting the 14th annual Life As A Refugee (LAAR): Building A Community For the Future virtual event on June 20, 2022, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Our event is a recognition of the plight of those affected by the pandemic, as well as a look forward to the future of resettlement and integration. This year, we will have Kamal Al-Solaylee, author of Return: Why We Go Back to Where We Come From, as our keynote speaker.

We will also have a Refugee Panel, which will be sharing their stories of migration, and resettlement. As well as workshops on mental health, housing, wellbeing and resiliency stories. We will be joined by Fauzia Agbonhin, inspirational poet and writer who will be performing spoken word poetry.

Website

Register here


British Columbia

No Events yet scheduled

Manitoba

No events yet scheduled


Ontario

Event

CCORIC (Community Coalition on Refugee and Immigration Concerns)

Date and Time: 

Monday June 20 2022

Description: 

This year for World Refugee Day, CCORIC (Community Coalition on Refugee and Immigration Concerns) is hosting a World Refugee Day Community Event in Waterloo Region.

On Monday June 20th, join CCORIC at THEMUSEUM to celebrate World Refugee Day! The program starts at 7pm, but doors open at 6:30 to allow guests to explore THEMUSEUM’s newest exhibit: Climate Refugees.

This year’s event features: performances by newcomer youth group Crossing Borders, music by local artist Juneyt, World Refugee Day awards, door prizes and more! Visit the event page on Facebook for more info.

Location: 

THEMUSEUM ( 10 King Street West Kitchener, ON, N2G 1A3)


Québec

Event

‘Alone’ – Documentary Screening on World Refugee Day / Tickets available here

Date and Time: 

Monday June 20 2022

Description:

Young Leaders Committee in Quebec (YLC-Q), in support of World Refugee Day and UNHCR Canada, is hosting a screening of Alone, directed by Paul Tom. Our goal as the YLC-Qis to help build awareness of and support for the challenges refugees face all over the world.

Fearing for their lives, Afshin, Alain and Patricia left their country, without their parents, when they were just children. They had to start all over again here in Canada, hoping for a better life. Combining live action and animated cinema, Alone bears the imprint of hope: how does a child manage to rebuild himself in a new country, when he has left everything behind?

This film screening will be held at Cinema Du Musee, Montreal.

For more information please contact Samya Lemrini – 819-690-8240 – samya.lemrini@hotmail.com


Event

Centre Social D’Aide Aux Immigrants (CSAI)

Date and Time: 

Monday June 20 2022, 4:30pm – 7:00pm

Description: 

Centre Social D’Aide Aux Immigrants (CSAI) is pleased to announce a community invitation in celebration of World Refugee Day. Join us next Monday, June 20th at the Centre de loisirs Monseigneur Pigeon from 4:30pm – 7:00pm for special programming featuring delicious appetizers, fun face painting for children, international musical sounds and special contest draws for adults and children. We look forward to celebrating this special day with you!

Location: 

Centre de loisirs Monseigneur Pigeon | 5550 Rue Angers | Montréal, QC | H4E 4A5


Saskatchewan

No events yet scheduled

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