Belonging Circles
Your voice. Our community. A place to belong.
Belonging starts when we feel seen, heard, and valued.
Alive House’s Belonging Circles bring newcomers, immigrants, refugees, international students, employers, and community partners together to build connections and explore what it takes to create communities where everyone can participate and thrive. Through guided conversations, shared stories, and meaningful connections, we create space to learn from one another and turn lived experiences into ideas for action.
What happens in a Belonging Circle?
Every Circle is an opportunity to: Share your voice: Bring your experiences, perspectives, and hopes into the conversation. Build connections: Meet people who care about creating welcoming communities. Explore opportunities: Discuss pathways to employment, community participation, and support. Inspire action: Help shape ideas that strengthen belonging and address barriers to inclusion.
Coming together in 2027
We’re planning to bring Belonging Circles to Halifax, Calgary, Prince Edward Island, and Toronto in 2027.
We’re planning to bring Belonging Circles to Halifax, Calgary, Prince Edward Island, and Toronto in 2027. Each gathering will make room for local voices, experiences, and priorities while contributing to a national conversation about belonging and economic inclusion.
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Together, we can build communities where belonging becomes an everyday experience.