Friendship 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…
Read MoreNew Canadians Centre Peterborough hires new Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2019 The Board of Directors of the New Canadians Centre Peterborough is very pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Cragg as the new Executive…
Read MoreAn Afternoon of Storytelling Brings Friends of The NCC Together to Celebrate 40 Years
Bringing people together from our 40 years, Linda and Alan Slavin were generous to host a special garden social to celebrate the New Canadians Centre’s 40th Anniversary. Old and new…
Read MoreReminiscing About Summer: Multicultural Canada Day Festival 2019 Video
As we say goodbye to Summer 2019, we reminisce on the highlights of what has been a joyous and exciting season. One of the biggest highlights was our annual Multicultural…
Read MoreESL Forum Launches Online Inventory of ESL Services
September 2019 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership The ESL Forum is a working group of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership. Monthly meetings are chaired by the New…
Read MoreNewcomers Give Back in Peterborough and Northumberland
Each year, the counties of Peterborough and Northumberland welcome approximately 800 newcomers coming from over 100 countries and speaking more than 50 different languages. Newcomers choose Peterborough and Northumberland for…
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