Bridging Cultures - Golf & Learn Networking Event

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Back by popular demand, the Sarnia-Lambton Newcomer Hub is excited to announce the first golf and learn, networking event of 2026!  Calling all employers and newcomers: Join us for an unforgettable exploration of bridging cultures in a Canadian workforce.

Our featured guest speaker is John Edward McGraw. John believes that when people are truly heard across cultures, workplaces flourish. A Multicultural Workplace Expert, Inclusive Communication Specialist, and Human Connection Speaker, John is the founder of Hiyaku Coaching, an intercultural communication consultancy named for the Japanese word meaning "leap forward."

John built his expertise over fifteen years teaching English in Japan and Canada, where he saw firsthand that real connection goes far deeper than shared vocabulary. That experience led him to develop three signature frameworks, LEAP, SPEAK, and SHAPE, that help leaders let go of assumptions, communicate inclusively, and make invisible workplace culture visible for newcomers and Canadians alike.

An ICF-credentialed coach and two-time TEDx speaker, John has partnered with workforce and economic development organizations across Ontario to strengthen cultural fluency and boost retention. Every workshop, keynote, and coaching conversation is rooted in one belief: no one should have to shrink themselves to belong at work.

The Newcomer Hub is thrilled to have John, paired with opportunities for employers and newcomers to network and golf! This event will be held at Sticks and Stones (49 Finch Drive, Sarnia) from 5:00 – 7:00PM on Thursday April 23rd.

To register as a permanent resident click here : Bridging Cultures: Golf & Learn Networking Event - For Permanent Residents | Simpli

To register as an employer clicker here: Bridging Cultures: Golf & Learn Networking Event - For Employers | Simpli