Jasper - Local Immigration Partnership

🍓Newcomer Summer Family Picnic!🍓
We’re thrilled to invite newcomer friends & families to a welcoming picnic at Centennial Park! Join us for an evening of games, fun, food, and friendship as we get to know each other and celebrate our wonderful community here in Jasper!

📅 Monday, August 24th
🕒 5:00 - 7:00PM
📍 Centennial Park Tent (520 Turret Street)
☀️ This event is intended to welcome newcomers to Canada, and everybody can join! Let's build community together!

Today is Canada Day! Canada Day can be a time to gather, connect and take part in community activities. It can also be a time to learn more about the land we live on and the shared history of this place.

Learning about Canada also means learning about Turtle Island, the name many Indigenous Peoples use for the land known to non-Indigenous peoples as North America.

Here in Jasper, we live, work and gather in a valley where three rivers meet. This place is Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 territory, and within the Jasper House Métis District.

For generations, this land has been a place of movement and connection — a meeting ground, gathering place, travelling route, home and ancestral burial grounds for many distinct Indigenous communities, including the Dane-zaa, Aseniwuche Winewak, As’inî’wa’chi Ni’yaw, Nêhiyawak, Anishinaabe, Secwépemc and Îyethka Nakoda Wîcastabi, along with Mountain Métis and Métis peoples.

We hope you take part in Canada Day activities, and we encourage you to also take time to learn, reflect and recognize the deep and enduring relationships Indigenous Peoples have with this land — relationships that continue today and have existed since time immemorial.

See the Canada Day schedule of activities and join in today!

National Indigenous Peoples Day, on June 21, celebrates the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Communities hold events with music, dance, art, and storytelling. The date honors the summer solstice, a sacred time for many Indigenous peoples. This day highlights traditions, resilience, and connections to the land.

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada—a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, languages, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

This month, we honour the strength, resilience, and creativity of Indigenous communities, recognizing the countless contributions that continue to shape and enrich Canada. From art and storytelling to leadership and innovation, Indigenous Peoples’ achievements inspire and strengthen us all.

National Indigenous Peoples Day, on June 21, is a moment to listen, learn, and reflect on the rich histories and living cultures of Indigenous Peoples, while fostering connections rooted in respect, understanding, and shared hope for a future guided by truth and reconciliation.

Welcoming Week Jasper 2026 is coming!

Join us June 14–20 for a week of connection, learning, fun and community! Whether you're new to Jasper or have called it home for years, there's something for everyone.

📅 Events
▪️ Sunday, June 14, 11:00am - 6:00pm: Community Summer Celebration in Commemoration Park,
▪️Monday, June 15, 10:00 - 11:00am: Information Session with Jasper Employment and Education Centre at 631 Patricia St.
▪️Monday, June 15, 6:00 - 8:00am: Jasper World Cup (Friendly Co-ed Soccer Game) in Commemoration Park. Sign up to play here: https://loom.ly/w42rgHc
▪️Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 - 2:00pm: Parks Canada Information Session in the Community Outreach Services Boardroom (627 Patricia St.)
▪️Friday, June 18, 7:00 - 8:00pm: FREE Zumba in Commemoration Park

Come meet some new people, learn about local resources, celebrate our diverse community, and enjoy free activities!

We can't wait to welcome you! ❤️

Each June, we celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Portuguese Canadians. Throughout the month, communities come together to enjoy traditional foods, music, folk dancing, and cultural events that highlight the richness of Portuguese heritage.

This is a time to recognize the resilience, achievements, and lasting contributions of Portuguese Canadians, while celebrating the traditions, stories, and values that continue to enrich communities across the country.

Are you new to Jasper? Let’s Connect!
The Jasper Local Immigration Partnership (JLIP) in collaboration with the Jasper Employment and Education Centre will be organizing a Newcomer Network Picnic.
This event will be taking place at the Robson Park on the 11th of June from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Join us for a fun evening filled with games, activities, free food, and an opportunity to connect with others in the community!
Please sign up https://loom.ly/UTlsAyU so we can ensure there is enough food for everyone!

World Day for Cultural Diversity

Observed on May 21, this day celebrates the richness of cultures and the importance of diversity in building strong, inclusive communities. Around the world, people come together through music, art, storytelling, and traditional foods to learn from one another and celebrate different cultures.

Today is a reminder to embrace our differences, foster understanding, and continue creating spaces where everyone feels respected, valued, and connected.