New Canadians Centre

NCC Young Leaders
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you in high school and have newcomer experience? Fulfill your volunteer hours and unleash your inner leader with us by exploring innovative project opportunities, igniting your passion, and acquiring valuable hands-on experience!

The New Canadians Centre Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a youth-led group that seeks to empower youth by offering them a platform where they can discuss issues that affect newcomer youth, explore and find power in their stories and learn how to use it to drive meaningful change.

Participants will gather once a week, beginning on Tuesday, September 9.

Come learn more about it! Our initial meeting is scheduled as follows:

Meetings: Weekly at the NCC starting Tuesday, September 9

For any inquires regarding the NCCYL please reach out to Irene Suvillaga.

Fall "New to You" Giveaway
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Fall Community Giveaway!

Get cozy this season with free finds at the New Canadians Centre!

We will have:– Clothing for all ages (perfect for fall & winter)– Kitchen & household items to refresh your home

Saturday, September 13 10:00 – 11:00 AM New Canadians Centre, Peterborough

This is a wonderful chance for newcomers to stock up on essentials.

Please bring reusable shopping bags to transport your items.

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca

Holiday Hiring Blitz - Youth Employment Workshop
2025-09-26 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you a high school youth looking for a job this holiday season?

Employers are hiring now – don’t miss your chance to find your next job opportunity!

This highly-relevant, hands-on workshop will help you build the skills and confidence to find, apply for, and follow up on holiday jobs in your area.

Build your own job search action plan

Learn where to search (online & in person)

Practice real-world application strategies

Build your personal pitch and follow-up script

Create a local employer directory

NCC Young Leaders
2025-09-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you in high school and have newcomer experience? Fulfill your volunteer hours and unleash your inner leader with us by exploring innovative project opportunities, igniting your passion, and acquiring valuable hands-on experience!

The New Canadians Centre Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a youth-led group that seeks to empower youth by offering them a platform where they can discuss issues that affect newcomer youth, explore and find power in their stories and learn how to use it to drive meaningful change.

Participants will gather once a week.

For any inquires regarding the NCCYL, please reach out to Irene Suvillaga.

NCC Young Leaders
2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 and 2 more dates | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Currently due to the high level of interest in this group we have closed registrations and are not able to accept new members. Please keep your eyes open in the Spring/Summer for how to be involved in next year’s group. Contact Irene irene@nccpeterborough.ca with any questions.

Are you in high school and have newcomer experience? Fulfill your volunteer hours and unleash your inner leader with us by exploring innovative project opportunities, igniting your passion, and acquiring valuable hands-on experience!

The New Canadians Centre Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a youth-led group that seeks to empower youth by offering them a platform where they can discuss issues that affect newcomer youth, explore and find power in their stories and learn how to use it to drive meaningful change.

Participants will gather once a week.

For any inquires regarding the NCCYL, please reach out to Irene Suvillaga.

Fall Activities and Pumpkin Carving
2025-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Celebrate the fall season with us at a fun-filled evening of crafts and pumpkin carving. This is the perfect chance to get creative, enjoy the festive spirit of autumn, and spend time together as a family!

All materials are provided — just bring your family and your enthusiasm!

Registration is required.

Northumberland Pumpkin Carving Party
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Cobourg Trinity United Church, 284 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3R1, Canada
Halloween is almost here!

Join us for a fun pumpkin-carving event. Put on your spooky costume and enjoy an evening of creativity and celebration.

No experience needed – pumpkins and carving tools will be provided!

Youth Bowling & Pizza!
2025-11-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Northshore Lanes, 1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J7, Canada
Calling all newcomer high school students — join us for a fun afternoon of free bowling and pizza at Northshore Lanes in Cobourg!

Registration required: Email Abeer to sign up.

Come out, make new friends, and enjoy a great afternoon of strikes, laughter, and snacks!

Youth After School Drop-In
2025-11-12 04:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-26 04:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Looking for a fun and welcoming place to hang out after school? Join our Youth Drop-In Group every Wednesday at the New Canadians Centre!

Meet other newcomer youth, make new friends, and take part in games, crafts, and great conversations. Each week offers something different — from fun activities to workshops that build confidence and community connections.

Let's Go Bowling!
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Northshore Lanes, 1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J7, Canada
Join us for a fun, family-friendly afternoon at Northshore Lanes in Cobourg!

No experience needed — just bring your excitement and get ready to roll some strikes and share some laughs.

Come bowl, connect, and have a great time together!

Registration required – please contact Anna.

Money Matters
2025-11-21 09:30 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Hey high school students! Ready to take charge of your financial future?

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop that makes money talk easy to understand and useful for real life.

Wondering whether it’s better to have a savings or a chequing account? Thinking about college, university, your first job, and your first apartment – and how to pay for it?

Learn:

How to make a budget that actually works for you

How banks work (online vs. in-person, saving vs. spending, and safe money habits)

What credit is and how to build it safely

Smart ways to save: TFSA, RRSP, and RESP – what do they ACTUALLY mean?

This free session is supported by ABC Life Literacy Canada and TD Bank.Money doesn’t have to be confusing – learn the smart moves now to set yourself up for success!

Registration required – please contact Katina.

Youth Group Movie Night
2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Calling high school-aged newcomer youth! Please join us for a movie night. There will be a hot cocoa bar and popcorn to enjoy.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Irene.

Winter Celebration Party (FULL)
2025-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
EDITED Dec 1: This event is full – we are not accepting any more registrations.

Join us for a magical evening at our Winter Celebration Party, filled with festive cheer, community connection, and seasonal delights.

The event will feature:

A special visit from Santa Claus, bringing joy to children and families

Delicious winter dishes prepared just for the occasion

A Winter Market with unique gifts and handmade items (please bring cash)

To ensure we can accommodate everyone, registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted.

Celebrate the warmth and joy of the season with us!

Parent Child Mother Goose
2026-01-07 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-01-14 10:15 - 11:15 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children (0-24 months). The program introduces parents and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

Parent-Child Mother Goose® is offered in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library and provides the opportunity for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another and the library.

NCC Clients register with: Jessica Devlin: jessica@nccpeterborough.ca

For community families please register with the library: libraryprograms@peterborough.ca

Lakefield College School Katchewanooka Scholarship Info-Session
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Do you have a child starting high school in 2026?

Lakefield College School (LCS) is an independent school located in Lakefield (20 minutes north of Peterborough). LCS is pleased to partner with the NCC to provide our clients with children entering high school (Grade 9 in Sep 2026) with the opportunity to apply and receive a scholarship covering full tuition and education expenses.

Join the info-session to learn about the scholarship opportunity.

This info-session will be hosted online via ZOOM.

Registration is required – please contact Jess: jessica@nccpeterborough.ca; (705) 743-0882

For more info on LCS and this scholarship opportunity, please contact: Kalla Richards-Finnie krichardsfinnie@lcs.on.ca

Building Youth Resilience Through Sports
2026-01-09 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join Building Youth Resilience Through Sports, a free program for NCC clients ages 14–18.

This inclusive program welcomes girls and boys to stay active, build confidence, and strengthen teamwork and leadership skills through guided sports and group activities in a supportive environment.

Participants will have the chance to connect with peers, develop resilience both on and off the field, and enjoy free snacks with all equipment provided. No prior sports experience is needed.

Registration required: bit.ly/youthsport2026

Powered by a youth application to the “Make an Impact” Microgrant Program at Trent University.
