Posts by Bhisham Ramoutar
It Takes A Village: Raid’s Story
I want to tell you a story about some wonderful people like you, who changed the life of a newcomer. When I met 19-year-old Raid Hajhasan in 2016, he was…
Read MoreSend a Message of Welcome to a Newcomer this Holiday Season!
In November 2016, the New Canadians Centre launched the Messages of Hope initiative to help wish newcomers well during the holiday season. For many, their first holiday and winter in…
Read MoreOpen Ice, Open Arms, Full Hearts: Newcomers Get The Opportunity to Try Hockey For First Time
Enjoying sports together helps build community and a sense of belonging. That’s what happened last Thursday, November 14 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre right here in Peterborough, Ontario in a…
Read MoreESL Providers in Peterborough Benefit from Professional Development Day
The ESL Forum strives to develop language training opportunities for newcomers and to provide support to individuals engaged in English Language instruction. The Forum is chaired by the Peterborough Immigration…
Read MoreWhen a door opens for Khidir Bkdach, he jumps through it. Because of you, he knows he belongs here
Last Fall, we shared a story about 24-year old Khidir Bkdach, who through community support and sheer determination began studies at Fleming College to become an accountant. Read last year’s…
Read MoreFriendship of Aya and Jessy Demonstrates the Power of Welcoming Diversity
Aya Darrouba remembers the first time she went tobogganing with her best friend Jessy Seward. “We crashed,” Aya exclaims. “It was so much fun. Don’t worry, no one was hurt.”…
Read MoreAviation & Cultural Integration: Trip to Air Force Museum supports Community Connections for Newcomers in Northumberland
On September 27, new Canadians from Northumberland County came together for a trip to the National Air Force Museum of Canada at the Canadian Air Force Base in Trenton, Ontario.…
Read MorePeterborough Immigration Partnership Launches Mobile Application for the Peterborough Welcome Pass
October 2019 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership Over the past year, we have partnered with Fleming College’s School of Trades and Technology to develop a mobile…
Read MoreThank You to our Partners for 40 Years of Collaboration in Support of Newcomers
For 40 Years, the New Canadians Centre has been supported by amazing community partnerships that truly exemplify what it means to have, and be part of a community These partnerships…
Read MoreNewcomer Youth Behrooz Toloh Embraces Possibilities in Search of Home & Belonging
19-year-old Behrooz Toloh believes that finding ways to engage in your community helps develop a sense of belonging and confidence. That’s why it was important for him to get involved…
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