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Living Library Plus – Esther’s Story
September 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The New Canadians Centre (NCC) Living Library aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging through personal storytelling by current and former NCC clients.
Light refreshments will be served.
Esther Izarnotegui – Peru
Peterborough Is A Drop of Heaven
Esther and her family of 5 relocated to Peterborough in February 2014 from Peru. A move meant to be temporary quickly became more permanent as the family fell in love with Peterborough. The New Canadians Centre’s English Groups were where Esther not only learnt English, but also built the confidence to speak, connect with the community, be herself, and be supported in improving her mental health. For Esther’s family, Peterborough Is A Drop Of Heaven where they feel welcome and supported. Five years later, while Esther’s family feels more settled in Peterborough, the challenge now emerges in how to retain their Peruvian heritage in a new country.
This Living Library series is organized in collaboration with the Peterborough Public Library.
