International Women’s Day: Advancing Equality and Peace
March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. It is a time to recognize the achievements of women around the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Ivet Reyes Maturano
Meet Ivet Reyes Maturano! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2023.Languages: English & Spanish. – Why do you love volunteering at our Centre? “As a migrant myself, volunteering at NCC has helped…
Read MoreCreating Welcoming Communities in Challenging Times: Standing Strong Through Education and Awareness
The world is an unsettled place right now. In many countries, the political climate has shifted. Attitudes are hardening towards immigration and inclusion. Misinformation and disinformation fuel hate, propaganda and…
Read MoreSpotlight on Newcomers
Our executive director, Andy Cragg, discusses NCC’s role in supporting immigrants and newcomers and helping to make Peterborough a welcoming community on OMNI Television’s New Canadians program. We were proud…
Read MoreSurvey of Immigrant Needs 2025
Are you a newcomer to Canada living in the Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha, or Haliburton regions?The Peterborough Immigration Partnership (PIP) wants to hear from you! We are excited to announce the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Bruce Lindsay
Meet Bruce Lindsay!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Group Facilitator and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2022Languages: English “My name is Bruce Lindsay, and I have been a volunteer with the NCC since June 2022, after earning my Ontario English…
Read MoreThe BITS Program: Breaking into the Sector
Build Your Skills BIT by BIT: A New Opportunity in Construction and Manufacturing Are you looking to break into the construction and manufacturing sectors? The BITS Program: Breaking into the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Sid Vasudeva
Meet Sid Vasudeva! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Refugee Support Team Leader/Member and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2021.Languages: English and Urdu (and Some Arabic). At the New Canadians Centre, our volunteers make an incredible impact every day. This…
Read MoreOpportunities can transform lives – Esther’s Story
It is an emergency, and you must flee.To move quickly, you must leave someone behind.Which child would it be? This is a decision no one should have to make. But…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Mandana Kamalisarvestani
Meet Mandana Kamalisarvestani!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member.Volunteering Since: 2023.Languages: Dari/Farsi and English. “My name is Mandana Kamalisarvestani (a long family name!). I was and am a volunteer in the refugee support team and an interpreter…
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