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YMCA are key partners in welcoming newcomer youth and families in Peterborough
Over the years, the YMCA of Central East Ontario has worked closely with the NCC team to welcome newcomers to our community. Through the Peterborough Welcome Pass, the YMCA provides…
Read MoreVolunteering at the New Canadians Centre allows Sylvia Dick to meaningfully engage in the community
Since participating in an exchange program to Ecuador during high school where she learned Spanish, followed by a year teaching English in South Korea and now tutoring English to newcomers,…
Read MoreInclusivity and Diversity Supports Community Growth & Stability
Supporting and encouraging diversity and inclusivity in our communities benefits everyone, according to Gabriele Zeh-Abramsky, Board Director, New Canadians Centre Peterborough. “When people come to Canada to build a new…
Read MoreSiemens Promotes Important Role Diversity Plays in Growth and Sustainability of our Community
Every year Jean-Rene Larocque looks forward to attending the Multicultural Canada Day Festival at Del Crary Park with his family. “It’s a wonderful celebration of music and dance from various…
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day 2018: From the Ivory Coast of Africa to Peterborough, Bintou & Aicha are chasing their dreams
Growing up in a refugee settlement in the Ivory Coast of Africa, Bintou and Aicha Cherif didn’t have access to electricity or running water. They spent most of their days…
Read MoreMulticultural Festival Promotes Positive Impact of Community Connection
Carmela Valles, Carmela Valles Immigration Consulting “When I first came to Peterborough in 1990 I was one of two students from the Philippines enrolled at Trent University,” says Carmela Valles.…
Read MoreTim Hortons Helping to Bring Youth and Communities Together
Every year, Mithila Ballal’s South Asian dancers look forward to performing at the Multicultural Canada Day Festival. “The children love participating in this community-centred event,” says Ballal. “Dance provides young…
Read MoreLeon’s Peterborough Helping New Canadians Live their Best Lives
Tom Reburn Jr. understands the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. “When it comes to health and well-being, proper sleep is everything,” says Reburn. The General Manager of Leon’s…
Read MoreRecipe for Success: Bintou and Aicha’s story
A story of hope, dreams, and resilience made possible through community support Growing up in a refugee settlement in the Ivory Coast of Africa, sisters Bintou and Aicha Cherif…
Read MoreGrant Supports Goal of Creating Positive, Lasting Change in Peterborough
“When we are welcoming and supportive of diversity, our entire community benefits,” explains Nicole Barry, Sales Support Manager, Freedom 55 Financial, a division of London Life. Supporting programs that…
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