LIP Coordinator: Jeanne Manire, 604.316.8211 or [email protected]
Find us on Social Media: Facebook – Chilliwack LIP Instagram – @Chilliwack_LIP
As more and more newcomers choose to contribute and participate in the communities of the Upper Fraser Valley, Chilliwack LIP is working to support equity and collaboration throughout the exciting growth and change. By drawing together community leaders, agencies, businesses, governments, and more, our communities will become known as places where everyone can truly belong.
To find out more about the work of LIP and how you can be involved, visit our website.
We gratefully acknowledge our funding partners, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Our Vision is to create awareness of services for newcomers and build connections and relationships across the community.
Our Goals
- Build a welcoming community
- Achieve better outcomes for Newcomers
- Support economic and social growth
- Foster community engagement
- Ensure accessible services
Our Work
- Engaging service providers, community organizations, faith groups, and businesses
- Implementation of a local settlement strategy
- Training and community engagement events
- Supporting local research
2024-2025 Research Project - A research project looking at newcomer belonging in Chilliwack
Created through partnership with Alexandra Dawley project Management and Research Consulting, "Explorations of Newcomer Belonging in Chilliwack " highlights how our community can be welcoming to all, with actionable recommendations and key steps
