PIP News – January 2019
A recap of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership’s work in January 2019 Peterborough Immigration Partnership to sponsor panel at ReFrame Film Festival Over the years, the New Canadians Centre and Peterborough Immigration Partnership have been proud supporters of the ReFrame Film Festival. At this year’s event, we will be sponsoring the panel “Who Gets to Tell…
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A recap of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership’s work in December 2018 Newcomer Kitchen Peterborough is the newest vendor at the Peterborough Regional Farmers Market (PRFM) During the month of December, and with much support and enthusiasm, the Peterborough Regional Farmers Market (PRFM) welcomed its newest food vendor: Newcomer Kitchen Peterborough. This is a great opportunity…
Read MoreLocal schools come together to help welcome newcomers this holiday season
“Welcome to the wonderful town of Peterborough!” The New Canadians Centre Peterborough welcomes over 800 newcomers from across the world each year. The holiday season can be a tough time for new families as they adjust to their new surroundings, language, and even climate. To help welcome newcomers this season, Grade 9 students of Ecole…
Read MorePIP News – November 2018
A recap of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership’s work in November 2018 PIP’s ESL Forum hosts Professional Development Day with focus on skills for supporting ESL-Learners On October 24th, the Peterborough Immigration Partnership’s ESL Forum, in collaboration with Trent University organised a professional development day for ESL instructors in Peterborough. Fifty participants were in attendance, including…
Read MoreFor the first time in her life, Charlotte can see the future. It’s here, in Peterborough
We are inspired every day by the people we work with and the community we live in. This is Charlotte’s story. “My name is Imaniragena Charlotte Nzabondera. I was five years old when the civil war in Rwanda broke out. Soldiers stormed my family’s home. We were forced to leave our house. We had no…
Read MoreWith your help, newcomers are building their lives and skills in PTBO
Your Generous Support Builds a Diverse & Welcoming Peterborough, Thank You! Thank You for supporting the work of the New Canadians Centre as donors, funders, volunteers, and partners. We couldn’t do it without you! Would You like to make a tax-deductible gift before the end of 2018? You can make a secure on-line…
Read MoreKhidir’s Story: From Leaving School Because of the War to Studying to be an Accountant at Fleming College
Life changed for 24-year-old Khidir Bkdach when he started volunteering at the New Canadians Centre. “One day, Khidir walked into my office and told me he wanted to improve his English. I believed the best way for Khidir to not only develop his English but start to feel connected to the community that was…
Read MoreYour Generosity Gives Ahmad the Chance to Fulfill his Goal of Becoming an Electrician in Canada
32-year-old Ahmad Lalou knows the importance of living in a welcoming community. “When I’m at the grocery store, people smile at me. I don’t feel alone. I feel like we belong here.” Having made the journey from Syria with his young family, Ahmad remembers meeting Salwa Mirgani, his Transition Settlement Worker from the…
Read MoreUpcoming Renovations at the New Canadians Centre
Dear Clients & Friends, From Monday, November 12 to Friday, November 23, there will be some renovations occurring at our reception and boardroom areas. Minor disruptions may also occur on Friday, November 9 as we prepare. During this time, our main entrance on the top floor will be closed off. Clients, staff and friends…
Read MoreStatement on Pittsburgh shooting
The New Canadians Centre and members of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership stand with our friends in the Jewish community and their families. We send our condolences for the tragic losses and share in your grief. We renew our call to friends and supporters to come together to reject hate, violence, harm and intolerance and to…
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