On Wednesday morning, May 27, Grand River Friendship Society hosted a warm and joyful Eid al-Adha community gathering, bringing together families, children, and participants from diverse communities. The program created...
Grand River Friendship Society was honoured to attend the 51st Annual Interfaith Community Breakfast, organized by Interfaith Grand River at Bingemans Conference Centre. This year’s theme, “Do Not Be Daunted,”...
Your voice matters. Your story matters. The Waterloo Region Immigrant Survey is now open! If you were born outside Canada, whether you are an immigrant, refugee, international student, claimant, or...
Today, as Canada observes Victoria Day, we take a moment to reflect on the values that help bring communities together: belonging, respect, connection, and shared responsibility. For many, Victoria Day...
A Celebration of Culture, Dialogue, Music and Community Connection Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) is proud to announce that we have received funding from the Government of Canada’s Multiculturalism and...
We were delighted to participate in the Multicultural Connections event held at the Kitchener Public Library. The evening was filled with community, culture, performances, meaningful conversations, and connection. The event...
Grand River Friendship Society is excited to be part of Multicultural Connections 2026, celebrating the diversity that makes Waterloo Region unique! Join us for an evening of connection, storytelling, and...
Bridging Cultures
March 25, 20260
We had the pleasure of attending the Indigenous Newcomers Gathering, organized by Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Centre and hosted by ICU Indigenous Creatives United. As Grand River Friendship Society, we were...
Ramadan Mubarak
February 18, 20260
Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing in our region and around the world. May this sacred month bring peace, reflection, compassion, and renewed hope to every home and every...
Diwali with Our Neighbours
October 21, 20250
Diwali reminds us that light overcomes darkness and that community grows when we show up for one another. Yesterday evening, representatives of the Grand River Friendship Society visited the Brahmarishi...