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Volunteer Spotlight – Mohammad Aldayoub (he/him)
Meet Mohammad! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) On-Call Volunteer, Special Events Volunteer & Volunteer Mentor (Life Skills & Peer/Social Connection). Volunteering Since: September 2025. Languages: Arabic & English. I love volunteering…
Read MoreAccepting Applications for 2026 Pathfinder Student Award
2026 Pathfinder Student Award The Pathfinder Student Award was established for graduating Newcomer Youth who plan on continuing their education at the post-secondary level and have demonstrated a commitment to community and strong leadership skills. The award fund was established by Titus Ngouepo, who immigrated to Canada from…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Ana Luiza Camargo Cruz (she/her)
Meet Ana! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Social Group/Workshop Facilitator (Peterborough Women’s Group) & Special Events Volunteer. Volunteering Since: September 2023 Languages: English & Portuguese “I really love volunteering at NCC because I can put…
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 MoreJob Posting
We are recruiting a Building Administrator to join the NCC Team. The New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated tosupporting immigrants and refugees in the Peterborough,…
Read MoreLet’s Commit to Learning about Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is recognized across Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day acknowledges the impact of residential schools in Canada on children, families, and communities, while…
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 MoreIn His Own Words: An Interview with This Year’s Ferne Cristall Award Recipient
When Ussama Al Khalid talks about language, he lights up. “It changes everything,” he says. “If you don’t talk, you’re almost like a baby – you can’t really get what…
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.…
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