Community
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Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day & Spring Together- Northumberland
Trinity United Church 284 Division St, CoburgSharing 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.…
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Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaConnect 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,…
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Exploring Immigration Program Opportunities for Local Employers
VirtualAre 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: Speaker…
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46th Annual General Meeting & Women’s Group Marketplace
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin 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…
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NCC Multicultural Festival 2025
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…
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Multicultural Dance Party
Peterborough Square 340 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin 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…
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Home, Disrupted: Stories of Displacement and Belonging-A World Refugee Day Community Conversation
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin 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.…
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Try it Salsa!
Peterborough Square 340 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, CanadaBring 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,…
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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…
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Try It Syrian Cuisine
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin 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
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