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Volunteer Spotlight – Sid Vasudeva
Meet Sid Vasudeva! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Refugee Support Team Leader/Member and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2021.Languages: English and Urdu (and Some Arabic). At the New Canadians Centre, our volunteers make an incredible impact every day. This…
Read MoreCommunity Interpretation Training (Nov2023-Feb2024)
The New Canadians Centre is offering a 12-week Community Interpretation Training program starting mid-November 2023. Please join the information session on Wednesday, October 11, from 7:00 to 8:00pm if you are…
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 Indigenous History Month & National Indigenous Peoples Day
In Canada, June is dedicated to National Indigenous History Month, providing a valuable occasion to delve into the distinctive cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.…
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day 2023: Healing and Hope for Canada’s Newcomers
Every year on June 20th, the world comes together to observe World Refugee Day. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by refugees around the…
Read MoreInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21st is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. The United Nations…
Read MoreCommunity Interpretation Training (Feb-April 2023)
The New Canadians Centre is offering a 10-week Community Interpretation Training program starting early February 2023. Please join the information session on Tuesday January 17 from 7:00 to 8:00pm if…
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 MoreOne Year of Afghan Resettlement
One year ago today, Canada welcomed the first set of Afghan refugees following the Taliban takeover. With a goal of resettling 40,000 people, 17,050 people have arrived thus far in…
Read MoreA Chance at Safety and Security
Parwaiz Hamidy remembers the relief he felt when he landed in Toronto and knew that his family was safe for the first time in years. He recalls living each day…
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