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International Women’s Day: Advancing Equality and Peace
March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. It is a time to recognize the achievements of women around the…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Ivet Reyes Maturano
Meet Ivet Reyes Maturano! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2023.Languages: English & Spanish. – Why do you love volunteering at our Centre? “As a migrant myself, volunteering at NCC has helped…
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Creating Welcoming Communities in Challenging Times: Standing Strong Through Education and Awareness
The world is an unsettled place right now. In many countries, the political climate has shifted. Attitudes are hardening towards immigration and inclusion. Misinformation and disinformation fuel hate, propaganda and…
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Spotlight on Newcomers
Our executive director, Andy Cragg, discusses NCC’s role in supporting immigrants and newcomers and helping to make Peterborough a welcoming community on OMNI Television’s New Canadians program. We were proud…
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Survey of Immigrant Needs 2025
Are you a newcomer to Canada living in the Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha, or Haliburton regions?The Peterborough Immigration Partnership (PIP) wants to hear from you! We are excited to announce the…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Bruce Lindsay
Meet Bruce Lindsay!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Group Facilitator and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2022Languages: English “My name is Bruce Lindsay, and I have been a volunteer with the NCC since June 2022, after earning my Ontario English…
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The BITS Program: Breaking into the Sector
Build Your Skills BIT by BIT: A New Opportunity in Construction and Manufacturing Are you looking to break into the construction and manufacturing sectors? The BITS Program: Breaking into the…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Sid Vasudeva
Meet Sid Vasudeva! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Refugee Support Team Leader/Member and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2021.Languages: English and Urdu (and Some Arabic). At the New Canadians Centre, our volunteers make an incredible impact every day. This…
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Opportunities can transform lives – Esther’s Story
It is an emergency, and you must flee.To move quickly, you must leave someone behind.Which child would it be? This is a decision no one should have to make. But…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Mandana Kamalisarvestani
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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Youth Volunteer Club
The Youth Volunteer Club is open to all newcomers in high school. Come help at NCC activities and events and gain volunteer hours! Each month we will have different opportunities…
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Beginner English Group (online)
Join our weekly Online Beginner English Group! Our volunteer English facilitators Bruce and Paul will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways. Mondays at 9:30…
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Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
Develop your Spanish speaking and listening skills! Join our Intermediate to Advanced Level Group to continue practicing and growing your Spanish skills through conversation and interactive activities. This group requires…
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