Why Indigenous Understanding Belongs at the Centre of Newcomer Integration
Ontario Integration Initiative
Community support systems built with people at the centre.
OII brings people, projects, and partners together to strengthen belonging, wellness, civic participation, and opportunity across Ontario.
Latest Evidence
Recent activity briefs from the field.
Selected public-facing briefs showing how OII’s work is delivered, documented, and shared with community.
Stories of Arrival: Session one Report
The Stories of Arrival & Welcome session successfully brought newcomers and long-time residents together to reflect on migration experiences, build trust, and identify support…
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Program in Focus
Belonging, wellness, and civic participation in motion.
OII’s programs create structured pathways for community connection, intercultural learning, civic engagement, and practical support.
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Voices from Community
Human experience is part of the evidence.
“OII creates spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and connected to community.”
Community Participant
Program participant
“The work is thoughtful, grounded, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.”
Community Partner
Partner organization
Impact Snapshot
Organized action. Visible evidence.
4 Corefocus areas
4 ActiveCommunity projects
LiveActivity evidence
GrowingPartner network
Ways to Engage