Together, Even When We're Apart
Your ongoing support gives us the stability to keep newcomers connected. Especially now.
Help us to continue to bring joy to newcomers and their families through these uncertain times.
Notice Regarding COVID-19
Updated January 4, 2021: We continue to provide services virtually via phone, email, and video. Please contact us to book an appointment. Programs and activities continue to run virtually. See the list of online activities.
Upcoming Activities
English Conversation Group on Zoom
We’re moving our English Conversation Group Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to meet others while practicing your English speaking skills! This group is…
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Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series (10 Weeks) – Option B
Are you waiting to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s Help You Prepare! These 10-part workshop series are open to Permanent Residents who have already applied for Canadian Citizenship and…
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Storytelling Through Textile (A Common Threads Collective Workshop)
The Common Threads Collective is excited to offer their second workshop series in their Land(ing) project, supported through the Public Energy artist in residence program and the Ontario Arts Council. Workshop Description:…
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Celebrating Music and Dance from Around the World at the New Canadians Centre’s Virtual Winter Celebration Party
Every December, we look forward to coming together with our community for the Winter Celebration Party. Traditionally held at Market Hall, the event attracts close to 100 people each year for…
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12 Moments of Connection: A Look Back at 2020
2020 has certainly not been the year any of us expected. The global health crisis has been a test of our resilience. While it has kept us apart, it has…
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Warm Wishes from Team NCC!
Wishing you and your loved one’s peace, love, and joy this holiday season. It has certainly not been the year any of us expected, and there have been many hurdles…
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Land(ing) in Story
December 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership This month, the Common Threads Collective (CTC) delivered their first workshop associated with their Public Energy residency. Text as a Design Element in…
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Request for Proposals – Strategic Planning Consultant
Project: Multi-Year Strategic Plans for New Canadians Centre Peterborough and Peterborough Immigration Partnership Value: $15,000 – $20,000 (to be negotiated) Deadline for Questions: January 3, 2021 Closing Date: January 11,…
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The United Way and PACE Support Computer Literacy for Adult ESL Learners
November 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership One of the main barriers to employment that newcomers face is the lack of English language skills. During the pandemic, this was…
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Newcomer Sewing Crew launches a new product in collaboration with Madderhouse & Lucky Jackson
A Quintuple Collaboration You Can Bring to Dinner The Newcomer Sewing Crew (NSC) is thrilled to announce an upcoming product launch during the First Friday Peterborough art crawl on December 4th. It is a…
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Together, Even When We’re Apart…This Is What Your Donation Looks Like
“Baby Shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo …” Did I get you humming too? Baby Shark is a song about bringing families together. Helping them stay connected. Especially when…
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A Focus on ESL & Social Justice Education Professional Development
November 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership Fall 2020 proved to be a month of professional development on a series of topics relating to English as a Second Language,…
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So long for now, Carol!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carol Lawless (centre) has accepted the position of Senior Charitable Giving Officer, Major Gifts and Planned Giving at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation. Carol joined the…
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With Your Help, Young Girls are taking a Leadership Role in their Growth & Success
Members of the NCC Girls Group are using their imagination to develop a potion to cure the Coronavirus. As they act out the story online, they add lockets of hair…
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Request for Proposals – Renovation of Refugee Reception House
Project: Renovation of Refugee Reception House to Improve Accessibility Work type: Alteration Funding: Non-profit/federal Value: $30,000 Deadline for Questions: November 20, 2020 Closing Date: November 27, 2020 Project Completion: Spring…
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A Focus on Youth Mental Health takes a group of New Canadian Girls to the Mane Intent
As the weather cooled and we ushered in fall, a group of three new Canadian girls spent a Saturday at the Mane Intent participating in the Building Internal Resilience Through Horses program. The program, offered by…
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New Canadians Centre launches Computer Literacy Training program for adult ESL Learners
October 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, partners across the not-for-profit sector have identified that many people experience difficulty in accessing services and staying connected…
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Seeking Young Leaders for NCC’s Youth Council
The New Canadians Centre will be launching a Youth Council comprising of newcomer youth in Peterborough. As part of the Youth Council, young leaders will share their ideas and collaboratively…
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Land(ing): A Journey Never Forgotten
Land(ing) is a project that was born out of a story shared with us by a newcomer. It is a powerful narration of a journey that started in one home…
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PIP Collaboration Shares Diverse Stories for Children and Families
August 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership The Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough, Compass Early Learning & Care and the New Canadians Centre have been partnering to deliver a storytime &…
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Statement from the Board of Directors on Anti-Racism
In these challenging times, we’ve taken time to reflect. In the last 40 years since the New Canadians Centre began, so much work has gone into helping newcomers and refugees…
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Newcomer Sewing Crew delivers masks to Fleming College and PARN
July 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership At the start of the year, the New Canadians Centre through the Peterborough Immigration Partnership along with Madderhouse Textile Studios and Watson…
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Thank You Migrant Workers
Early in June, we reached out to volunteers to participate in an initiative to welcome and support migrant farm workers in our area. Every year, migrant farm workers come from…
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