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Try It: Language Exchange
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaExplore the diverse cultures of Peterborough through language. Join us to learn common words and phrases in Spanish, French, Hindi, and Arabic through conversation and games! Put your knowledge to the test after for a chance to win prizes. This is a drop-in style event, and everyone is welcome! In-person at the New Canadians Centre221…
Try It: Coffee and Tea Tasting – Sip Around the World
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin us for a delightful journey of flavors at our coffee and tea tasting event as we “Sip Around the World.” Discover and savor unique brews from different corners of the globe, including Karak tea from the Gulf Region of the Middle East, Honduran coffee, Ethiopian coffee, Mexican hot chocolate, and Tunisian mint tea. Registration…
Around the World in Northumberland
Cobourg Marina 103 3rd Street, Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaLet’s journey the cultural landscapes of Northumberland through music, dance, and drink! Enjoy cultural performances by the Northumberland Multicultural Dance Troupe and drinks and snacks from around the world! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets and meet us outside the Marina. This is a free, family-friendly community event. Wednesday, June 26, 20246:00 - 8:00pmCobourg Marina…
NCC’s 45th Anniversary Block Party
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin us as we celebrate 45 years of community and welcome with our neighbours! Come to the New Canadians Centre for a fun-filled afternoon outdoors. We're closing off the parking lot on Friday from 2 to 6pm and there will be lots of free, family-friendly activities for you to enjoy. Check out the bouncy castle,…
Lessons from the Land
Please save the date for our annual Lessons from the Land event. We will share more information shortly.
Living Library Plus – Esther’s Story
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe 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 - PeruPeterborough Is A Drop of Heaven Esther and her family of…
Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Parade
Confederation Park 499 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, CanadaPeterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week is returning this year from September 20 to 29th. The theme of Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week 2024 is Educate. Activate. Celebrate! The event schedule and other information will be available on the Peterborough Pride website and will be updated as details are finalized. Join the NCC Team on Saturday Sept 28 when we walk in the…
“Welcome to School” Virtual Information Session
As follow up to the “Welcome to School” information session held in August, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and the New Canadians Centre will be hosting a virtual check-in for New to Canada and Multilingual Language Learner Families. Join us for the virtual check in session on Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 –…
Living Library Plus – Manal’s Story
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe 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. From Syria to Lebanon to Canada Manal Agha’s journey began in Syria, continued through…
“Bringing People Together” – An Afternoon of Music and Hope
Market Hall 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, CanadaAs the New Canadians Centre (NCC) sees an exponential increase in the need for its services, the Peterborough Concert Band is joining with it in a fundraiser concert with all benefit dollars to be donated to NCC. The concert will take place at Peterborough’s Market Hall on October 27th from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. The…