Celebrating Community and Culture
A decade of supporting diversity in Unama’ki – Cape Breton as New Dawn Newcomer Centre marks its tenth anniversary with community barbecue
Kwe' Unama'ki - Hello Cape Breton is an annual multicultural festival that welcomes, shares and celebrates the diversity of the people who call this island home.
Launched in 2018, this celebration was born from a recognition of the continuing diversification of the island, the richness newcomers bring, and the importance of understanding and valuing all who contribute to the culture of Unama'ki - Cape Breton.
Kwe' Unama'ki - Hello Cape Breton offers opportunities for meaningful volunteer experiences and a chance to showcase your culture through music, dance, food, and more.
Stay tuned to learn more about how you can get involved and be part of the island's largest multicultural festival this year!
“It's beautiful. You can see all the countries and know more about people, and we're learning from each other. It makes us realize the world is together and we need to work together to make the world a better place.”
— Idara Sampson, 2023 Festival Participant
Entertainment, cuisine, community conversations, opportunities to learn about your neighbours and their cultures. Enjoy world-class talent from around the world.
With lots of variety, there’s something for everyone!
Musical and Dance Performances
Learn about traditional dances and songs from different countries, including India, China, Ukraine, and the Philippines.
Cultural Pavilion
Cultural displays representing dozens of countries, including Nepal, Vietnam, and Mexico.
International Foods Vendors
Sample traditional dishes and unique tastes from countries around the world including Lebanon, Nigeria, and Bangladesh.
Welcoming Families
A youth fashion show, children's activities, and a safe, respectful environment to share and learn together.
Our Safe Spaces policy ensures a respectful, supportive atmosphere for everyone. We pledge to listen, learn, and adapt to your needs, because your well-being is our priority. Together, we will create a safer, compassionate community for all.
As a member of the non-profit New Dawn Enterprises family, all profits generated are reinvested back into our community to support programs such as New Dawn Meals on Wheels which delivers over 20,000 meals annually to those in need. Clients of New Dawn are indirectly supporting our community and for that, we thank you for choosing us!
A safe, welcoming space for youth aged 12-25.
Each year, we deliver 20,000 meals to those in need, enabling more people to live well and longer in their homes
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A decade of supporting diversity in Unama’ki – Cape Breton as New Dawn Newcomer Centre marks its tenth anniversary with community barbecue
Cape Breton Post, June 26, 2026
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Eymu’ti’k Unama’ki, newte’jk l’uiknek te’sikl Mi’kmawe’l maqamikall mna’q iknmuetumittl. Ula maqamikew wiaqi-wikasik Wantaqo’tie’l aqq I’lamatultimkewe’l Ankukamkewe’l Mi’kmaq aqq Eleke’wuti kisa’matultisnik 1726ek.
We are in Unama’ki, one of the seven traditional and unceded ancestral territories of the people of Mi’kma’ki. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which the Mi’kmaq first signed with the British Crown in 1726.
Ketu’-keknuite’tmek aqq kepmite’tmek ula tela’matultimkip wjit maqamikew ta’n etekl mtmo’taqne’l. Ula tett, ula maqamikek, etl-lukutiek l’tunen aqq apoqntmnen apoqnmasimk aqq weliknamk Unama’ki.
We wish to recognize and honour this understanding of the lands on which we reside. It is from here, on these lands, that we work to create and support a culture of self-reliance and vibrancy.