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Volunteer Spotlight – Mandana Kamalisarvestani

November 7, 2024

Meet Mandana Kamalisarvestani!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member.Volunteering Since: 2023.Languages: Dari/Farsi and English. “My name is Mandana Kamalisarvestani (a long family name!). I was and am a volunteer in the refugee support team and an interpreter…

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Job Posting: Director of Fundraising and Communications

October 8, 2024

The Director of Fundraising and Communications provides strategic leadership of the organisation’s fundraising & communications, including development of fundraising and communications strategies, in collaboration with the Executive Team and Board…

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Bringing People Together: Peterborough Concert Band Fundraiser Supports the New Canadians Centre

October 4, 2024

September 19, 2024 – For immediate release As the New Canadians Centre (NCC) sees an exponential increase in the need for its services, the Peterborough Concert Band (PCB) is joining…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Marina Di Francesco

October 3, 2024

Meet Marina Di Francesco! Volunteer Role/Position(s): English TutorVolunteering Since: 2023Languages: English “Through the NCC, I have been trained to help newcomers develop their English Language Fluency. I have been retired for several years,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nameera Ghouse

September 5, 2024

Meet Nameera Ghouse! Name (Pronouns): Nameera Ghouse (she/her)Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member & Special Events VolunteerVolunteering Since: 2022Languages: Urdu, Hindi & English Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I love volunteering at NCC because…

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Honoring Survivors and Remembering the Past

August 24, 2024

September 30th is a significant day in Canada, marked by two important observances: Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day began as a…

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Celebrating the Power of Youth: International Youth Day 2024

July 24, 2024

Every year on August 12, the world unites to celebrate International Youth Day, recognizing the immense potential and impact of the younger generation. Youth, often defined as individuals between the…

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Launch of 45for45 Donations Matching Campaign

July 10, 2024

Edited 10 July 2024: We have wrapped up this donation matching campaign after working hard in May and June. We have great news to share – we did it! With…

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Lessons from the Land 2024 – Building Bridges Towards Reconciliation in Nogojiwanong

June 26, 2024

For many years, the New Canadians Centre organised Multicultural Canada Day on July 1, a celebration of the rich diversity of culture that we enjoy in Canada and locally here…

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2024 Canadian Multicultural Festival

June 15, 2024

June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. For the month of June, the New Canadians Centre is organizing the third Canadian Multicultural Festival, a series of programs and events to celebrate…

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Launch of Multicultural Festival

June 5, 2024

New Canadians Centre launches Multicultural Food Crawl 2024 PETERBOROUGH – June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. For the month of June, the New Canadians Centre will be organizing the Canadian…

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Honoring National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day

May 28, 2024

As June unfolds, we join in the celebration of National Indigenous History Month and look forward to commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. These observances provide us with…

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Celebrating Pride Month: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

May 28, 2024

As June dawns upon us, the New Canadians Centre is happy to join in the celebration of Pride Month—a time to honor and uplift the 2SLGBTQ+ community, celebrate diversity, and…

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Support for Palestinians resettling in Cobourg

May 18, 2024

We have connected with Eman Alatbash, an NCC client who is living in Cobourg. Since the conflict started in Gaza, Eman has been trying to get her family to safety.…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Olajumoke Fatoki

May 10, 2024

Meet Olajumoke Fatoki! Pronouns: she/herVolunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member & Special Events VolunteerVolunteering Since: January 2024Languages: English & Yoruba Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I love volunteering at the New Canadians Centre…

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OCASI Calls On Speaker To Lift Ban On Keffiyehs

May 7, 2024

OCASI CALLS ON THE SPEAKER OF THE ONTARIO LEGISLATURE TO LIFT HIS BAN ON KEFFIYEHS IN THE CHAMBER Toronto / May 6, 2024 – The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving…

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Promoting Mental Health Awareness: Observing Mental Health Week

April 29, 2024

As Mental Health Week approaches, the New Canadians Centre stands in solidarity with individuals and communities across Canada in raising awareness and fostering dialogue about mental health. Organized by the…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Paul Aoki

April 22, 2024

Meet Paul Aoki! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Group FacilitatorVolunteering Since: 2019Languages: “I speak English and Spanish and I volunteer as a teacher in both languages.” Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I assist in a beginners English…

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Health Fair for Newcomers to Canada

April 22, 2024

Learn about Navigating the Healthcare System Date: Wednesday April 24, 2024Time: 11:00am to 2:00pmLocation: St. James United Church / NCC (221 Romaine St.) Drop In Between 11am and 2pm to…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Taylor

April 17, 2024

Meet Karen Taylor! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team MemberVolunteering Since: April 2013Languages: “English, some French and Spanish, and, thanks to the family I’m working with, a few very badly pronounced words in Kinyarwanda”  Why…

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Upcoming Activities

Beginner English Group (in-person)

September 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
New Canadians Centre

Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Group. Our volunteer English Instructors Christie and Manal  will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways. Care for Newcomer…

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Youth Group

November 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Canadians Centre

This group is open to newcomer youth in high school. Join us for a fun activity with NCC every Tuesday! We will meet at NCC most Tuesdays unless indicated otherwise…

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Intermediate-Advanced English Group (online)

September 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online

Continue developing your English skills in a fun environment! This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus…

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