The City of Minneapolis is part of Welcoming America, a network of cities and counties that foster inclusive communities, understanding that when everyone feels like they belong, communities prosper. Welcoming Cities believe that all people, including immigrants, are valuable contributors to society and are vital to the success of our communities and to our shared future.
Welcoming Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions and importance of immigrants to our communities and to demonstrate that Minneapolis is a Welcoming City. Get-togethers, readings, potlucks and sporting events are some ways that municipalities choose to celebrate and show welcome to our immigrant and refugee community members.
Welcoming Week 2023 events
Citizenship and immigration fair
A special citizenship and immigration fair. Learn about how to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization and the benefits of U.S. citizenship, and how to get help in the application process. The fair will also include representatives from the Department of Vehicle Services talking about Drivers Licenses For All.
Citizenship and immigration fair
2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9
Wilder Foundation
451 Lexington Pkwy N., Saint Paul
Welcoming Week Webinar hosted by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber
Join the Minneapolis Regional Chamber as we gather to recognize Welcoming Week 2023. For this month’s Workforce Webinar, they are bringing in a panel of experts to discus:
- What Welcoming Week means for the Twin Cities.
- How employers can engage with immigrant and refugee communities, expanding their talent pool, and playing a key role in making our communities more welcoming.
Celebrating Welcoming Week
Noon, Wednesday, Sept. 13
Online
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Twin Cities Immigration Forum
Watch the Twin Cities Immigration Forum conversation about the contributions of immigrants and refugees in the City of Minneapolis and St. Paul including information from the Journey to Belonging Report. Please join and listen for how the immigration experience touches your work at the City, and share your ideas and questions with the group.
Twin Cities Immigration Forum: Welcoming Week Edition
4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14
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Previous events
Twin Cities Immigration Forum
Tuesday, September 13, 4:30-6 p.m.
Watch the Twin Cities Immigration Forum conversation about the contributions of immigrants and refugees in the City of Minneapolis and St. Paul including information from the Journey to Belonging Report.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Naturalization Orientation
Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The City of St. Paul Immigrant and Refugee Program, City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and local nonprofit immigration legal service providers will offer an information session about applying for US citizenship both online and in person in honor of Citizenship Day. Coffee and snacks provided.
Nationwide Welcoming Week events
Search all Welcoming Week events on the Welcoming America website.
Forum on renting to refugees and evacuees
Friday, September 23, 2022, 10-11:30 AM
Online forum about renting to refugees and evacuees in Minnesota by the Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services. The password to watch the video below is: VUi#6B&B