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Newcomer Sewing Crew launches a new product in collaboration with Madderhouse & Lucky Jackson
A Quintuple Collaboration You Can Bring to Dinner The Newcomer Sewing Crew (NSC) is thrilled to announce an upcoming product launch during the First Friday Peterborough art crawl on December 4th. It is a…
Read MoreSo long for now, Carol!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carol Lawless (centre) has accepted the position of Senior Charitable Giving Officer, Major Gifts and Planned Giving at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation. Carol joined the…
Read MoreSeeking Young Leaders for NCC’s Youth Council
The New Canadians Centre will be launching a Youth Council comprising of newcomer youth in Peterborough. As part of the Youth Council, young leaders will share their ideas and collaboratively…
Read MoreLand(ing): A Journey Never Forgotten
Land(ing) is a project that was born out of a story shared with us by a newcomer. It is a powerful narration of a journey that started in one home…
Read MoreStatement from the Board of Directors on Anti-Racism
In these challenging times, we’ve taken time to reflect. In the last 40 years since the New Canadians Centre began, so much work has gone into helping newcomers and refugees…
Read MoreSister Ruth Hennessey, Volunteers, and Partners Recognised at NCC’s Annual General Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The New Canadians Centre honoured partners, volunteers and supporters at their 41st Annual General Meeting this evening with a special nod to a cherished friend. Executive Director…
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 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…
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