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Community members urged to tell their stories, share culture and join local programs
Summary
Speakers encouraged newcomers to share culture through food, fashion and festivals, to join Mayor's Neighborhood Advocates and to use library and community programs to increase visibility and civic engagement.
When asked how newcomers can support Indianapolis’ growth as a welcoming city, Gurinder Kaur urged people to be visible and share their culture: "Don't be shy. Talk about yourself, share your heritage, your culture, whether that is through your food or whether that's through your fashion." She also encouraged participation in events and in civic roles such as Mayor's Neighborhood Advocates and engagement in schools.
Ruth Morales and library guests echoed that community storytelling and partnerships expand opportunities: libraries, festivals and local business networks provide platforms for newcomers to develop leadership, entrepreneurship and civic ties that strengthen the city's social fabric.
