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International 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…
Read MoreVolunteers and Partners Celebrated at Special Virtual Gathering
At this time of the year, we spotlight our volunteers and partners whose support has been invaluable in a year marked by uncertainty. They are the backbone of our organisation,…
Read MoreMigration Stories to be featured at Precarious Festival
April 2021 Edition of Partnership News by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership Guest Post by: Kate Story The local Precarious Festival was born in 2017. The multi-artist weeks-long events have arguably become one of Peterborough’s…
Read MoreRequest for Proposals – Renovation of Refugee Reception House
Project: Renovation of Refugee Reception House to Improve Accessibility Work type: Alteration Funding: Non-profit/federal Value: $30,000 Deadline for Questions: November 20, 2020 Closing Date: November 27, 2020 Project Completion: Spring…
Read MoreSharing what we Love about this Community at the Heart of the New Canadians Centre’s #PtboIsMyHome
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PETERBOROUGH – Each year on July 1 the Multicultural Canada Day Festival brings our community together for a celebration of our country’s birthday and the multiculturalism that…
Read MoreMar 3: 6th Annual Gala "One Night in Zimbabwe"
Join us on Saturday March 3, 2018! At this sixth annual gala event, we look forward to sharing some highlights of Zimbabwean culture with you. Our musical guests Nhapitapi will be sharing the…
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