The 2025 Langley City Village Cafe Series promotes civic engagement through conversations, cultural celebrations, and activities. It's a chance to:
Discuss local issues
Celebrate heritage
Strengthen the community
These events also help inform Langley City's Citizens' Assembly while they work towards making recommendations to Langley City Council on community safety, health, and well-being.
Upcoming Events
Latin Heritage Month: Wed, October 22, 11AM to 6PM
Join us for our next Village Cafe as we celebrate Latin Heritage Month with music, culture, and a community dialogue circle.
See what was discussed at previous Village Café Series Events and view photos from the event!
Over 100 people joined us at our Asian Heritage Month Village Cafe to celebrate the richness of Asian cultures and the connections that unite our community.
Key topics discussed included:
Experiences of moving to Canada and living in Langley City
Balancing cultural integration with staying connected to one’s roots
Wellness, community safety, and supporting the Langley City Citizens' Assembly
The importance of cultural spaces and celebrations
Addressing social isolation
Creating more community-building and intercultural events
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Over 200 residents joined Langley City’s Mental Health Awareness Month event at Timms Community Centre for an afternoon of connection, learning, and dialogue.
Key themes discussed: - Enhancing access to mental health resources - Reducing stigma and promoting community-wide wellness - Strengthening collaboration between residents and service providers - Creating inclusive spaces that foster belonging and resilience
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Langley City's first Sikh Heritage Month event this past weekend was well attended! Residents across Langley came together to celebrate the rich Sikh culture, celebrate diversity, and acknowledge the contributions of Langley City Sikh pioneer families.
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In celebration of International Day of Pink, a day against bullying, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination, residents shared heartfelt messages to promote kindness and connect with one another.
Here are some messages that were left in the kindness jar:
Be yourself, you are loved
The world needs you
Say "hi" to everybody
Love yourself - know your worth
Everything is better together
Be confident - you are the best
Let's take care of each other
Let's smile at each other
Pray for the world
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Village Cafe Series on National Indigenous Languages Day!
Our community came together to celebrate the power of Indigenous languages and highlight the importance of preserving culture. Participants explored how music, storytelling, mobile apps, and films are some of the ways Indigenous communities are working to preserve their languages.
They also discussed that over 70 Indigenous languages in Canada are currently at risk—making language preservation more important than ever.
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We celebrated International Women's Day with a fun event that brought women together through various activities to build strong community connections!
Here are some highlights:
Cultural Exchange: Participants shared experiences and learned from each other.
Foodmapping: Attendees bonded over delicious food and shared stories.
Educational Insights: Guests learned about the history of women's voting rights in Canada.
Art and Connection: Art activities showcased how we are all connected.
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Through a panel discussion and a question and answer period, participants discussed:
Barriers in employment and the need for change
Black history and the legacy of leaders like James Douglas
Biracial experience and the importance of cultural identity
The need for public art, events, and stronger community connections
Strong voices create more awareness, opportunities, and collaboration
The Citizens’ Assembly enables residents to influence Langley City's future and policies. It will address challenges in safety, housing, and local services, seeking solutions that matter most to Langley City.
