Stories
April Showers bring May flowers and vegetables!
We had a very long winter, especially with the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. As spring approached we wanted to find a way to reach out to our clients with a…
Read MoreTogether Again Soon
“Beta, when are you coming home?” Mithila Ballal last saw her mother in India three years ago and the longing in her mother’s voice is evident. As a therapist and…
Read MoreInspiring Newcomers to Discover Canada through Photography
In 2016, the New Canadians Centre partnered with Robert Boudreau of the SPARK Photo Festival to launch the Newcomer Photography Project. The goal was to inspire newcomers to explore and…
Read MorePeterborough’s Newest Canadian Citizens remind us of the Power of Welcome
This week was a very special one for the New Canadians Centre and Peterborough’s newest Canadian Citizens. Almost four years ago, Husam Eshhadeh, his wife Noura and daughter Bayan arrived…
Read MoreCelebrating Music and Dance from Around the World at the New Canadians Centre’s Virtual Winter Celebration Party
Every December, we look forward to coming together with our community for the Winter Celebration Party. Traditionally held at Market Hall, the event attracts close to 100 people each year for…
Read More12 Moments of Connection: A Look Back at 2020
2020 has certainly not been the year any of us expected. The global health crisis has been a test of our resilience. While it has kept us apart, it has…
Read MoreTogether, Even When We’re Apart…This Is What Your Donation Looks Like
“Baby Shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo …” Did I get you humming too? Baby Shark is a song about bringing families together. Helping them stay connected. Especially when…
Read MoreWith Your Help, Young Girls are taking a Leadership Role in their Growth & Success
Members of the NCC Girls Group are using their imagination to develop a potion to cure the Coronavirus. As they act out the story online, they add lockets of hair…
Read MoreA Focus on Youth Mental Health takes a group of New Canadian Girls to the Mane Intent
As the weather cooled and we ushered in fall, a group of three new Canadian girls spent a Saturday at the Mane Intent participating in the Building Internal Resilience Through Horses program. The program, offered by…
Read MoreThank You Migrant Workers
Early in June, we reached out to volunteers to participate in an initiative to welcome and support migrant farm workers in our area. Every year, migrant farm workers come from…
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