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Conversations with Community
Sharing progress updates about key milestones in achieving our shared Vision for the future of Hamilton
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Community Conversations at Limeridge Mall
From May 13-17, the Community Engagement team activated the first of a series of pop-up Community Engagement Hub spaces in a storefront at Lime Ridge Mall.
Over the course of the five days, the Engagement Hub space hosted space for 17 City-led projects across the corporation to have “Conversations with Community”.
City staff engaged with over 300 participants and developed connections with the public on initiatives that matter to them.
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Upcoming Community Events
Learn about what will be happening in community in June!
We know that there is even more happening than what is listed. If you have an upcoming community event you'd like us to share in our next quarterly newsletter, send your event details to: ourfuturehamilton@hamilton.ca
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Hamilton Arts Week
Come see a multidisciplinary week-long Arts Week Festival held throughout the City of Hamilton and beyond! Hamilton Arts Week celebrates diverse artistic expression. You can discover a new artform, connect with local artists and engage in revelatory work. June 3-12.
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HARRC's Spring into Community Event
On Saturday, June 14th at Corktown Park, a fun-filled, family-friendly day that brings together youth, families, newcomers, and residents.10AM-5PM.
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Barton Village Festival
Check out Barton Village Festival on Saturday June 14 at Woodlands Park. This exciting initiative aims to bring the community together and promote local businesses and organizations within Barton Village.
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Hamilton Police Use of Force Report 2024 – Community Info Session
This is an opportunity to come together as a community, engage in meaningful dialogue, and learn more about how use of force is tracked, reported and addressed in our City. Please RSVP by Friday, June 13, 2025 by emailing communityrelations@hamiltonpolice.ca
Date: Tuesday June 17th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium, David Braley Centre 100 Main St W.
*Free Parking is available onsite and food will be provided.
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FrancoFest
FrancoFEST Hamilton returns June 20, 21 and 22, 2025. Our local Francophonie summer event is going BIG again this year! 3 days of shows and fun for the whole family.
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Farm Crawl Hamilton
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, experience life on the farm and get a behind-the-scene peak at some of the local farms in Hamilton and the surrounding area. Meet local farmers, get up close with some farm animals, learn about the growing process, and cheers to a great day with a refreshing glass of cider. Choose from the different farms to visit and create your own experience.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Join us at West Harbour - James Street Plaza on June 21, 2025. Everyone is welcome for a free afternoon of culture, community, and celebration featuring: Indigenous performances, Indigenous artisan vendors, Local food trucks
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Open Streets Hamilton on King
Make the Streets your Playground! Open Streets Hamilton returns on Sunday, June 22 from 10am to 4pm.
Save the date: Open Streets Hamilton will also take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025
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It's your Festival
Bring friends and family together for a great time this long weekend. With a jam-packed lineup of music, entertainment, art, and food, It's Your Festival is sure to be something for everyone. Festival is open 12pm to 11pm June 28-July 1st.
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Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
Niwasa Kendasswin Teg a Multi Service Indigenous Organization. In 2018, they expanded our services to almost double the organizations capacity to deliver service due to the demand. Expansion included licensed infant, toddler child care, cultural safety and awareness outreach program and development of an Indigenous language app. In 2019, they began to operate the Food Bank at the Biindigen hub and offer a youth drop-in program.
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Volunteer with Pride Hamilton
Join us for Pride at the Pier 2025 on August 8–9 and be part of the team that brings the celebration to life! We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s event unforgettable. Whether you’re greeting guests, assisting with setup, or keeping the energy high, there’s a role for everyone.
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Community Recap
So much is happening in community! Learn about what's been going on in the city and connect with partner organizations to learn more about their work.
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National Youth Week
From May 1–7, the Youth Serving Agencies Network (YSAN) coordinated National Youth Week in Hamilton, highlighting the talents, leadership, and contributions of youth aged 14–29. The week featured over 30 free events across the city, including the Aspire and Achieve – Youth of Tomorrow 2025 Conference hosted by the YMCA, which brought together young leaders for an evening of inspiring talks, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities.
Additionally, the Hamilton Youth Town Hall, held on May 10, provided a platform for youth to engage in civic discussions and connect with city Councillors. For more information and event highlights, visit: www.ysan.ca/youth-week
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Featured Community Partner
A chance to learn more about local organizations that work to support the Our Future Hamilton Vision and Priorities
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Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC Hamilton)
SPRC Hamilton is a local non-profit, serving to inform the community about demographic trends, highlight social inequities, and promote solutions that will improve social conditions.
They work in partnership with community members and organizations to provide relevant social research and analysis which helps inform decision making. Their work is centered around issues related to poverty reduction; housing security, equity and inclusion, and the healthy development of children and families.
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Featured Community Champions
Let's celebrate the Hamiltonians who are making a difference in our communities!
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James Kemp
Last year, James launched the City of Hamilton’s first Accessibility Awards, recognising the good work advocates and community organizations do to foster a culture of universal accessibility. These awards were given out at the City’s Accessibility Fair, an event James also spearheaded.
In 2023 James was awarded the Order of Hamilton for his long history of volunteerism. He’s taught Tai Chi, pain management, and meditation through programs that support those in need of such skills and relief.
In 2025, Inspired into action by James, the City of Hamilton's Community and Public Engagement teams came together to build a project page on engage.hamilton.ca to acknowledge the actions of City volunteers and to learn more about what we can do to better support them. Thank you, James for inspiring this important opportunity to connect & recognize City volunteers and, thank you for the many waves of change you lead every day.
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Together, We Create Ripples of Change
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is "Volunteers Make Waves". It highlights the power, impact, and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across our city and our country. Like a wave, volunteering is movement building and the ripple effects are felt throughout community.
Join us as we come together to recognize and celebrate all the ways volunteers make waves in Hamilton. Share your volunteer experiences, tell us what motivates you to volunteer your time, and how we can better support you.
Volunteer Voices Matter!
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Share YOUR Voice to Shape OUR City.
Hamilton is a City of many communities. You have a lot to contribute - we want to hear your ideas, feedback, stories, and vision. Collectively, we can build a Hamilton that reflects us all. From parks to public spaces, transit to housing, your voice and opinion matters. Join the conversation today!
Visit Engage.Hamilton.ca to explore projects that interest you.
Want to learn more about the City's approach to engagement? Or do you have an idea that can inform how the City engages on projects? We want to connect with you. Let's chat by sending us an email at Engage.Hamilton@hamilton.ca.
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Dates of Recognition (June)
- National Indigenous History Month
- Italian Heritage Month
- Filipino Heritage Month
- Portuguese Heritage Month
- Launch of Pride Season
- National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21
- National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism June 23
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day June 24
- Somali Heritage Week June 25–July 1
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27
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