Stories
Volunteer Spotlight: Paul Aoki
Meet Paul Aoki! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Group FacilitatorVolunteering Since: 2019Languages: “I speak English and Spanish and I volunteer as a teacher in both languages.” Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I assist in a beginners English…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Karen Taylor
Meet Karen Taylor! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team MemberVolunteering Since: April 2013Languages: “English, some French and Spanish, and, thanks to the family I’m working with, a few very badly pronounced words in Kinyarwanda” Why…
Read More“I Learned to Trust Myself”
I won’t lie – it can get pretty boring being a carpenter square. I help you to draw straight lines at different angles. Next to the power tools that whirr…
Read More“Hi! I am your neighbour”
“Our Neighbourhood” introduces the community to the compelling stories of six newcomers who have made Nogojiwanong-Peterborough their home and neighbourhood. The videos delve into the unique stories and journeys of…
Read More“Be kind”
In a rapidly changing world, there are those who remain steadfast in their commitment to community support. Meet Lou Marles, an Information Technology (IT) contractor who has played an important…
Read MoreA New Family for Me
Edited 28 December 2023: We love to cook at the Women’s Group, like a big family. Do you have a favourite dish that reminds you of family? This Chilaquiles recipe…
Read MoreCultural Fusions
To celebrate multiculturalism in Peterborough, we have created Cultural Fusions, a series of six videos showcasing different cultures and traditions through dance and music performances. Cultural Fusion brings dancers and…
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week
Last week, we celebrated National Volunteer Week. We are grateful and acknowledge the importance of volunteering to strengthen and vibrancy of our communities. Volunteer contributions are valued and meaningful. It…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Superpower?
Dear Friend, Can I tell you a story? I think that our lives are like books, and they have many chapters. In each chapter, there are unique problems that must…
Read More“Because you helped us, now we can help others”
“The conductor wouldn’t turn the lights on when it got dark. We all knew why.But all the children on the train, how must it feel like for them?” Liza Maslova…
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