Welcoming Week is recognized Sept. 13-22. This year’s theme is “We’re All In.” Welcoming Week is a nationwide initiative to bring together immigrants, refugees and native-born residents and foster a community where everyone feels a sense a belonging.

As a Welcoming City, the City of Minneapolis hosts annual events for Welcoming Week. We welcome new residents to the city. Because Citizenship Day always takes place during Welcoming Week, we also share information about how to become a United States citizen.

Welcoming Week events

Welcoming Week resolution before City Council
Watch the recording of the resolution before the Sept. 5 council meeting on the City of Minneapolis YouTube channel.

Twin Cities monthly immigration forum - Welcoming Week edition
4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12
Join online over Microsoft Teams.
Or call in (audio only) at +1 612-276-6670 with meeting ID 365504388#

Learning lab on engaging with immigrant and refugee communities
Noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13
Public Service Building, 505 Fourth Ave. S.
Register online.

Welcoming Week celebration and citizenship and immigration resource fair
1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14
South Minneapolis CareerForce, 777 E. Lake Street.

Visit the City’s website for this year’s calendar of events and updates.

Office hours for immigrants and refugees

The Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs hosts weekly community office hours. Office hours provide basic information on immigration legal services, shelter resources, health care and more.

Stop by South Minneapolis CareerForce, 777 E. Lake St. 1- 4 p.m. Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays.