Stories
A 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…
Read MoreCitizenship: beyond a status, a feeling of belonging!
Becoming a Canadian Citizen is a dream for most newcomers in Canada. Thanks to our dedicated staff team and volunteers, many of our clients have been able to make this…
Read MoreFall Harvest Potluck, Sharing More Than a Meal
Last month we hosted our Fall Harvest Potluck, where over 120 people joined us, bringing with them a dish to share and a lot of joy. There was cheerful noise…
Read MoreLocal quiltmakers donate handmade quilts to Ukrainian families as a sign of hope, peace and welcome
This summer, the Kawartha Quiltmakers’ Guild contacted the New Canadians Centre about making some quilts to gift to new Ukrainian families. They were inspired by American quilt designer Pat Sloan…
Read More19-year-old Alina looks forward to building a life in Canada
Growing up in Ukraine, a now 19-year-old Alina loved watching animated films and doing art. Both quickly became expressive and stress-relieving activities for Alina and ones she could get lost…
Read MoreForming Meaningful Connections Through Volunteering Creates Positive Change
In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2022 (April 24 to 30), we are spotlighting some of our amazing volunteers and the contributions they have made to the New Canadians Centre…
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