Posts by Yvonne Lai
Recruiting Board Directors
Join Us at the Heart of Our Journey to Support Newcomers and Refugees New Canadians Centre Seeks Board Members Peterborough, ON – The New Canadians Centre (NCC) is looking for…
Read MoreOffice Closed – Monday January 26
The New Canadians Centre Office will be closed on Monday January 26. All in-person programs (Intermediate-Advanced Spanish & Rainbow Connections) are cancelled. Stay safe and warm!
Read MoreBuilding Home, From Lagos to Peterborough
Kolade Adewumi shares his story about moving from Lagos, Nigeria to Peterborough “My journey to Canada feels like a full circle moment, one that began long before I was old…
Read MoreHelp our newest neighbours spread their wings
Do you remember the joy of folding paper airplanes and watching them soar across a room? When I visited our childminding room recently, I was delighted to meet young Abdelsalem.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: David Walsh
Congratulations on your retirement, David Walsh! This month, we want to include a special spotlight and thank David for his 15 years of volunteer service at the New Canadians Centre and contributions to making…
Read MoreStanding Together: NCC’s Commitment to Welcoming Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 18, 2025 The New Canadians Centre (NCC) is committed to building welcoming, inclusive, and safe communities for newcomers across the Peterborough Region, the City of…
Read MoreNCC Announces Executive Director
For Immediate Release – Monday July 7, 2025 New Canadians Centre Welcomes Jeeniraj (JJ) Thevasagayam as New Executive Director Peterborough, Ontario – Following an extensive search process and receipt of…
Read MoreLessons from the Land 2025
As an organization, we have reflected on the important work of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and our role in helping more people settle on lands stewarded by Indigenous Peoples.…
Read MoreLaunch of Canadian Multicultural Festival 2025
PETERBOROUGH – June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. For the month of June, the New Canadians Centre is organizing the fourth annual “Canadian Multicultural Festival”, a series of programs and…
Read MoreCelebrating Small Wins
It is easy to feel daunted by global events and economic pressures today. The ice storm was just one more challenge to overcome. I hope you got a boost from…
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