Spring Giveaway Day
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for the Spring Giveaway event!

Please come by to pick out gently-used items that you need.

There will be a selection of clothing and kitchen items.

Please bring your shopping bags to help you bring those items home. All free!

For more information, please contact Marisa at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment!

Our Beginner Group welcomes individuals with little to no Spanish. It is a drop-in-style group you can join at any point in the year, though regular weekly attendance is highly encouraged.

This group is open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough and Northumberland Counties.

The Beginner Group meets online via Zoom. Are you an Intermediate speaker? Please check out our Intermediate Spanish Group.

Not currently accepting new registrations

Let's Plant - Northumberland Women's Group
2025-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Spring is here, and planting is a great activity to enjoy together!Join our women’s group this month as we plant together with guidance from our facilitator, Thelma Dillon. No experience needed, we’ll provide all materials. Afterwards, enjoy coffee and sweets with us!

Registration is required!

Contact Anna Albouni at: anna@nccpeterborough.ca(905) 519-3472

Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day & Spring Together- Northumberland
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St, Coburg
Sharing food is a beautiful way to bring people together, so let’s enjoy it as a community!

Join us for a special potluck this spring, filled with connection, culture, and care to celebrate mothers and spring. Please bring a savory dish (not sweet) that represents your culture or a favorite recipe you’d like to share.

We will provide sweets and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

We’ll also enjoy beautiful live music from theAbZolutely Choir, who will bring joy and warmth to our gathering with their lovely voices.

Registration required

Contact: anna@nccpeterborough.ca(905) 519-3472

Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Connect Through Stories!

Last February, the NCC launched Our Neighbourhood Video Series, spotlighting the incredible stories of our diverse community members. Building on its success, we’ve developed an engaging educational activity to accompany these videos.

Through this activity, participants can explore the stories of their neighbours, dive deeper into what makes our neighbourhood so unique, and reflect on the themes highlighted in the videos. Together, we’ll learn, share, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures, experiences, and connections that make our community home.

May 21Facilitated by members of the NCC Young Leaders Group Stories Discussed: Tashvi & Tim Topics: The experiences of newcomer youth; school bullying

Let’s connect, grow, and discover the stories that bring us closer!

Registration is required, please click here to register.

Exploring Immigration Program Opportunities for Local Employers
2025-05-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Are you looking for ways to meet your workforce needs? This webinar is designed to give employers information on how to support a foreign worker through their immigration process. In addition to outlining employer eligibility and obligations in each program, employers will learn how to navigate the IRCC website for valuable information.

Topics Covered:

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP)

Temporary Foregin Worker Program (TFW)

Employer Eligibility & Compliance in these categories

Navigating the IRCC website for information

Speaker Bio:

Tyna Vayalilkollattu has been practicing in the field of immigration law for over 10 years and has worked extensively with employees and employers in their applications for temporary work permits, provincial nominations, skills-based immigration and other economic immigration categories. Tyna and her team aim to provide clients with essential legal services with a cost-effective and client-focused approach.

Tyna obtained her degree in International Law from Kingston University London, UK, and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Colombia. Tyna is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Ontario Bar Association.

If you have questions that you would like answered, please email them in advance to workforce@wdb.ca.

Please register for the event to receive further instructions about participating online: https://bit.ly/ImmigrationOpportunities_Employers

If you require accommodations in French or an accessible format, please contact us at workforce@wdb.ca prior to the event.

Organised in partnership with the New Canadians Centre

46th Annual General Meeting & Women’s Group Marketplace
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for our 46th annual meeting where we will share highlights of the past year and a look to the future.

To register for the meeting, please visit https://bit.ly/NCC_AGM2025

After the meeting, visit the Women’s Group Open House to meet the artisans from NCC’s Women’s Group!

You can purchase jewelry, food, crafts, décor and more (cash only).

NCC Multicultural Festival 2025
2025-06-18 00:00 - 2025-06-27 23:59 | ON
Celebrate Culture, Community & ConnectionJoin us June 18–27 for the New Canadians Centre’s Multicultural Festival — a vibrant, multi-day celebration of the rich cultures that make Peterborough shine!

Experience the tastes, sounds, and stories of our community through events featuring global cuisine, live music and dance, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to learn from and connect with your neighbours.

Come explore the diversity that makes Peterborough feel like home. Everyone is welcome — let’s celebrate together!

Full schedule here

Multicultural Dance Party
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Peterborough Square, 340 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 7E8, Canada
Join us for a Multicultural Dance Party as we launch the 2025 NCC Multicultural Festival!

A fun evening celebrating and learning different styles of dance from local instructors! Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this is for everyone, no dance experience required!

Join Mintu, a passionate Bharatanatyam and BollyFit instructor, for an energetic and uplifting dance session that blends the vibrant rhythms of Bollywood with the fun of a cardio workout!

Through beauty, tradition, and grace explore the movements and culture of Chinese Folk dance.

And get ready to move and groove with a Nigerian Naija dance class, bringing a high-energy, rhythm-packed afrobeats session.

This event is family-friendly, and everyone is welcome.

Registration is not required.

Home, Disrupted: Stories of Displacement and Belonging-A World Refugee Day Community Conversation
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Join us for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection as we honour World Refugee Day through lived experiences.

Home, Disrupted brings together powerful voices from our community – refugees who have experienced displacement and the long journey of rebuilding, as well as local residents and volunteers who are part of that journey toward belonging. Together, their stories explore what it means to lose a home, find safety, and create new roots in a new place.

This event invites us to listen deeply, build empathy, and reflect on the collective role we all play in shaping a welcoming community.

Special thanks to this years panelists : Carlos Padrino, Charlotte Nzabondera, David McNab, Kristy Hiltz, Rashid Sheikh Hassan, Sahimar Padrino

Let’s come together to mark World Refugee Day with honesty, hope, and human connection.

Registration is required. Please register at: https://ca.mar.medallia.com/wrdpanel2025

Qi Gong for Charity
2025-06-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Support Yourself. Support Your Community.

Join us for a 4-week Qi Gong series led by Jesse Gottlieb-Jacob of Peterborough Accupuncture. These drop-in classes are open to all and offer a relaxing and rejuvenating way to care for your mind and body — while giving back to the community.

Thursdays at 7:00 PM (June 19 – July 10)Friendship Room, New Canadians Centre (221 Romaine Street)Pay What You Can (PWYC)All proceeds support the New Canadians Centre and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.

No experience needed — just come as you are and enjoy the benefits of gentle movement, breathing, and connection.

Try it Salsa!
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Peterborough Square, 340 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 7E8, Canada
Bring the family out and join us for a Salsa Party. Whether you are a complete beginner or just want to spice up your steps, this is your chance to feel the rhythm and learn from one of the best, the amazing Amarillis Rivero Garcia!

Take the chance to explore our vibrant market full of handmade, multicultural crafts. Celebrate culture, creativity, and community in one unforgettable afternoon. Don’t miss it—bring your energy, your friends, and your love for movement and art!

Registration is not required.

National Indigenous Peoples Day
2025-06-21 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day – a time to honour and celebrate the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of this land.

We recognize their deep history, vibrant cultures, and immense contributions—while also acknowledging the impacts of colonization that continue today.

For newcomers and all Canadians, learning about Indigenous Peoples is essential to truly understanding this country. At the New Canadians Centre, we are committed to walking the path of Truth and Reconciliation with humility and action.

This month’s resource:

“Indigenous Canada” – Free Online Course by the University of Alberta

This 12-lesson course explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada from an Indigenous perspective. Topics include land and treaties, gender and sexuality, legal systems, and reconciliation.

Enroll for free here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada

Whether you are new to this learning or continuing your journey, this is a great way to deepen your understanding and reflect on the experiences and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.

Let’s take the time to learn, reflect, and honour the stories that shape the land we now call home.

Try It Syrian Cuisine
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a delightful journey into Syrian Cuisine. Discover, learn, and savor Syrian staples such as Muhammara and Baba Ghanouj along with a few distinct dishes local to different Syrian regions.

This is a vegetarian Menu. Allergen warning: nuts.

Registration is required. This cooking class is limited to 20 people.

Please register at: https://ca.mar.medallia.com/syriancooking

Farewell Meet-and-Greet for our ED, Andy Cragg
2025-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Our Executive Director Andy Cragg will be stepping down at the end of June after six years in this position.

“Andy has made tangible, lasting contributions to the organization and Peterborough is a more inclusive and welcoming community because of his efforts. We are truly grateful for his dedicated service – he will be missed,” said board chair, Ghada Hussein.

Please join us to say farewell and thank you to Andy, and to wish him well.

All are welcome to join us on Tuesday June 24 between 3:00 and 5:00pm (speeches at 3.30pm).

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:Marisa Kaczmarczyk at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca or Yvonne Lai at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743 0882.

Around the World in Northumberland
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3P3, Canada
Let’s journey the cultural landscapes on Northumberland through music, and dance! Enjoy cultural performances by the Northumberland Multicultural Dance Troupe and snacks from around the world!

Please bring lawn chairs or blankets and meet us at the Pavillion. This is a free, family-friendly community event.

46th Anniversary Block Party!
2025-06-27 14:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us as we celebrate 46 years of community and welcome with our neighbours! Head on down to Romaine St. in front of the New Canadians Centre for a fun-filled afternoon including musical performances, multicultural crafts, henna, face painting, a bouncy castle, and food! In addition, visit the Cultural Fair to learn about some of Peterborough’s multicultural and faith-based groups and their programming!

Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a free, family-friendly community event.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment

Join our friendly Spanish group for absolute beginners!

Learn the basics of Spanish in a supportive, interactive setting. Perfect for those with little to no previous experience.

This group is open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough and Northumberland Counties.

The Beginner Group meets online via Zoom.

Lessons From the Land
2025-07-01 09:30 - 13:00 | Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1P8, Canada
The New Canadians Centre is committed to walking alongside Indigenous peoples, to celebrate Indigenous culture and knowledge, and to help heal and grow relationships between Indigenous Peoples and settlers.

July 1 represents an opportunity to pause and reflect on our path forward. We invite you to join us every July 1 for an important day of learning and reflection with programs and activities at “Lessons from the Land” in Nogojiwanong.

All activities are family-friendly. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver.

Please bring a reusable water bottle, a dish pack (bowl, plate, spoon, fork) and snacks; there is a water fountain on-site. Lunch will be provided by Thomas Olszewski’s Grandfather’s Kitchen.

Please bring your own chair or blanket, as activities will be conducted on the grass as much as possible.

Check out the full schedule here

Summer Canoe and Picnic at Beavermead *FULL*
2025-07-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Beavermead Pavilion, 2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1P8, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled family picnic and canoeing day at beautiful Beavermead Park, Peterborough. This joyful summer evening will include activities for all ages.

We’ll gather at the pavilion at 3:00 PM. If you’d like to participate in canoeing, please let us know in advance so we can reserve your spot.

There will be something for everyone, including Zumba dancing, kids’ activities, a splash pad, games, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy a picnic with family and friends.

Registration is required. Sign up today to take part in the fun. Registration is full.

Northumberland Apple Picking
2025-08-27 00:00 - 23:59 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Apple Picking at Moore Orchards – Date TBA!

Location: Moore Orchards, 1497 Moore Orchard Rd, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J8

Join us for a fun-filled trip to Moore Orchards in Cobourg for an exciting day of apple picking! ?? Each family will receive a gift card at the start of the event to purchase apples.

This outing is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of fall in Canada, spend quality time together, and connect with other families in the community.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Date to be announced – stay tuned!
