Finding New & Creative Ways to Engage Newcomers
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that organisations and businesses have had to get creative and innovative in their service delivery in order to meet the needs…
Read MoreThe Economic Impact of International Students on Peterborough’s Local Economy
May 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership The Workforce Development Board, a PIP Partner, hosted a research project through the Trent Community Research Centre this year exploring the economic…
Read MoreMulticultural Canada Day Festival 2020 to take on a new shape
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #PtboIsMyHome – Multicultural Canada Day Festival 2020 PETERBOROUGH – Each year on July 1 the Multicultural Canada Day Festival brings our community together for a celebration of our…
Read MorePartnering for stability during uncertain times
At a time when the meaning of employment is shifting for many, newcomer women are finding some stability through this work. Their confidence is growing as they see their skills…
Read MoreCommunity Resources & Response Plans to COVID-19
April 2020 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership Dear #Ptbo, We are #InThisTogether We are heartened and encouraged by the responsiveness of our Peterborough Immigration Partnership partners in continuing to…
Read MoreOur Staff Say A Special Thank You to Volunteers
“The world needs more people like you.” – Mahdi Bubtenia, Refugee Assistance Program Worker “You give everyone a good example of being a good Canadian in the future, and give…
Read MoreSharing a Love for Language and Teaching through Volunteering
Each year, close to 120 newcomers are supported with their English Language learning and development through ESL groups offered for free at the New Canadians Centre. We’re deeply fortunate that…
Read MoreHappy National Volunteer Week!
You are the best neighbour a newcomer can ask for… To our nearly 500 volunteers who support us each year, THANK YOU again and again for making our beautiful community…
Read MoreOne Night In Havana – Rescheduled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In response to the protocols related to the COVID 19 pandemic, the New Canadians Centre’s “One Night in Havana” Celebration originally slated for June 4, 2020 will…
Read MoreThis Is Our Love Letter to Peterborough – We Wouldn’t Have A New Canadians Centre Without You
“I wouldn’t have a life without the New Canadians Centre.” That’s what Miguel Hernandez told me when I asked how the New Canadians Centre has helped him. Miguel is painting…
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