Language, Culture & Belonging Festival
An Annual Signature Event by Lumina Bridge Foundation
Event Date
August 1, 2026
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Organized by
Lumina Bridge Foundation
New Country. New Connections. New Confidence. New Roots.
NewRoots Canada Summit is an annual community gathering designed to bring together newcomers, immigrants, refugees, multicultural communities, community organizations, educators, artists, and local leaders in a powerful celebration of language inclusion, cultural exchange, and community belonging.
The event serves as a practical extension of the BridgeConnect Program, creating an immersive environment where newcomers actively strengthen communication skills, build relationships, engage with diverse communities, and gain confidence navigating life in Canada.
Unlike traditional settlement-focused gatherings, NewRoots combines language development, arts, storytelling, professional networking, and cultural participation into one dynamic experience designed to make integration practical, human-centered, and community driven.
To create an inclusive national platform where newcomers strengthen language confidence, celebrate cultural identity, build meaningful community connections, and accelerate their integration journey through interactive community participation.
Six Integrated Experiences
Component 01
A multicultural celebration where newcomers share music, dance, poetry, storytelling, and cultural traditions from around the world while practicing communication and public confidence.
Activities
Component 02
Interactive spaces where newcomers strengthen communication skills through real-life engagement instead of classroom-based learning.
Activities
Component 03
Helping newcomers understand Canadian systems while connecting them directly with institutions and community organizations.
Activities
Component 04
Structured conversations where newcomers and local communities engage in meaningful dialogue to build understanding and long-term relationships.
Activities
Component 05
Using arts as a tool for confidence building, communication development, and emotional wellbeing.
Activities
Component 06
Connecting newcomers with mentors, professionals, entrepreneurs, employers, and community leaders who help accelerate long-term integration and success.
Activities
The event aims to achieve:
NewRoots Canada Summit will become a nationally recognized annual platform that redefines newcomer integration by proving that language learning, cultural identity, and community belonging are deeply connected.
The event will position Lumina Bridge Foundation as a national leader in innovative newcomer integration models across Canada.
Choose the registration option that fits how you would like to take part. Both forms open in a new tab and only take a few minutes to complete.
Apply to perform, facilitate a workshop, or present at the language, culture, and belonging festival.
Register as ParticipantRegister to attend NewRoots Canada Summit and join language, culture, and belonging activities.
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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