York Region’s new Plan for Newcomer Inclusion was adopted by York Regional Council on March 21, 2024!
A Place to Thrive: York Region’s 2024 to 2027 Plan for Newcomer Inclusion builds on the successes of previous plans and presents a vision for how York Region Local Immigration Partnership will support newcomer health and well-being, build welcoming communities where everyone belongs, and promote equitable and prosperous economic pathways for diverse groups of newcomers. The Plan was developed with feedback from York Region residents, community partners and the Newcomer Inclusion Table (formerly Community Partnership Council). By leveraging an evidence-based, community-driven approach, the Plan reflects the voices of newcomers, service providers and community partners, and aligns with priorities of senior levels of government.
The York Region Arts Council was thrilled to contribute to this plan as a member of the Newcomer Inclusion Table. We create the “York Region Newcomer Inclusion Plan Artwork Initiative’’, to bring Newcomer Artwork into the plan. Newcomer members of the York Region Arts Council were encouraged to submit artwork for consideration and received artistic honorariums for their time, helping to further establish them as working artists in our community.
We invite everyone to click the link above to view some of the beautiful artwork and learn more about Newcomer Inclusion in York Region!
YRAC Artist Members featured in the Plan include:
AMNA NAWAB, MIXED MEDIA AND EMBROIDERY
ANNIE SONG, PAINTING
TANYA BESEDINA, SCULPTURE
JING FU, PAINTING
