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Helping International Students supports international students across Canada through practical, social, and spiritual community events. Explore events in and around your city, connect with supportive local communities, and find opportunities to build meaningful friendships. Events marked with the HIS logo are organized by Helping International Students. Other listed events are shared as social, practical, or spiritual opportunities that may be helpful for international students.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesMon, Aug 24Gospel HallFree ESL Classes in Ottawa Enhance your English skills with free ESL classes in Ottawa, in a supportive and engaging environment.
Wed, Oct 21Online / RemoteLights, Camera, Action: How to Grow Your Career as an Emerging Filmmaker
Multiple DatesWed, Oct 21ART112Weekly Christian gathering on campus at UBCO where different topics of the Christian faith is explored in talks, workshops, and interactive experiences.
Multiple DatesWed, Oct 21Bethel Church KingstonMeet new people, practice your English skills, and learn more about Jesus. Join a community where people feel cared for, valued and part of the family. Cultivate deep relationships of authenticity and accountability.
Thu, Oct 22Telus Convention Centre, CalgaryBouchercon is an international convention for anyone who loves mysteries. Each year, it attracts fans of crime fiction, published authors, aspiring writers, librarians, large and small publishers, editors, agents, and booksellers.
Thu, Oct 22Soldiers Memorial Hall (Oso Hall), KingstonCommunity Café
Multiple DatesThu, Oct 22Art Gallery of HamiltonThursdays are FREE all day and tickets are not required. Connect, converse, and appreciate art together without financial barrier.
Thu, Oct 22OnlineThe Pedagogy of Peace Nexus is an interdisciplinary research community exploring how peace is learned, practiced, and sustained in the context of environmental change, systemic and policy transitions, and Indigenous sovereignty.
Thu, Oct 22Schulich School of Engineering, Wellness RoUnplugged is a peer-led, device-free support space focused on intentional connection and presence. Each session uses conversation prompts to encourage meaningful dialogue, reflection, and relationship-building in a low-pressure environment.
Thu, Oct 22Life Design Hub (MSC 171)Considering a career beyond academia? Learn when an industry CV is the right choice and how to adapt your academic experience for employers outside academia. We’ll cover how to tailor your CV, present your experience effectively, and decide what academic content is most relevant to include.
Fri, Oct 23In personEnglish Conversation Circle: Social Media – God or Bad?
Fri, Oct 23Central Library, HamiltonThis week Coco Rose takes the stage in Central Library's Hamilton Room. Hailing from Montreal, Coco Rose has been blending funk and pop since 2022.
Fri, Oct 23Global CollegiumGlobal Education Week: Pancake Breakfast & Postcards Home
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 23University of Ottawa (UCU 215 )Come practice your English conversation skills in a fun and social setting! Plenty of off-campus outings as well. 100% free
Fri, Oct 23Centre for International ExperienceJoin us for a fun board game night! “Meet Through Games” is a series of board game workshops that aims to bring U of T students together to facilitate connection and cultural understanding through board games.
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 23Kingston Alliance ChurchJoin a global community where students and young professionals from all backgrounds feel a genuine sense of family and home, fuelled by the spiritual nourishment of Christ, making disciples and impacting the world for His Glory!
Past Events
Ottawa: 21 Oct, Rideau Wednesday English Conversation GroupWed, Oct 21Rideau
Kingston: 21 Oct, Queen's Graduate Roundtables on Global Challenges (Q-ROCs): WaterWed, Oct 21Gordon Hall Queen's University
Kingston: 21 Oct, Aging Well & Talking CaféWed, Oct 21Central Branch, Kingston
Montreal: 21 Oct, Career Check InWed, Oct 21Online / Remote
Kingston: 18 Oct, Janina Fialkowska in ConcertSun, Oct 18Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Kelowna: AGE LINK SOCIETY MEMORY CAFE FREE EVENT with The DB Foundation for Health ResearchSun, Oct 18The Laurel Packinghouse
Kingston: 17 Oct, Books and BeansSat, Oct 17Kingston Frontenac Public Library- Kingston Alliance Church MANNA - Global Student MinistryMultiple DatesFri, Oct 16Kingston Alliance Church
- Hamilton: Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) Free ThursdaysMultiple DatesThu, Oct 15Art Gallery of Hamilton
Oakville: Oct 10, Milton Missionary Baptist Church--Preparing for Career SuccessSat, Oct 10Milton Missionary Baptist Church
Ottawa: 9 Oct, The TableFri, Oct 09Sunnyside Church, 58 Grosvenor Ave, Ottawa
Students - Thanksgiving Friendship Families 8 - 13 Oct 2026 HamiltonThu, Oct 08Location is TBD
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