National Indigenous People’s Day – Discussion with Dominique O’Bonsawin and Beading Check-In
OnlineThis year, in honour of National Indigenous People's Day, the New Canadians Centre is committed to learning more about Indigenous culture. We have partnered with Cedarlilie Bead Shop, owned and operated by Dominique O'Bonsawin, an Abenaki and French-Canadian artist, to bring you a Community Art Project to bead strawberry pins. In many Indigenous cultures, the strawberry is known as…
Welcome Inside: Peterborough City Hall
OnlineBringing Peterborough to You…Virtually! Join us for a behind the scenes tour of City Hall with City Clerk, John Kennedy. You will have a chance to see inside the city hall including the Council Chamber and other key places. We'll also learn about how Peterborough City is run and how our taxes are used. Stick…
Volunteer Youth Welcome Team Meeting
St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, CanadaHelp welcome newly arriving families! The Youth Welcome Team is a group of youth volunteers who come together monthly to create welcoming materials for newly arriving families. The group meets to create cards, videos, crafts, and other materials which are delivered to newcomer families arriving in Peterborough. Volunteer hours are available for high school students.…
WHMIS Training & Certification (Arabic)
OnlineComplete your WHMIS Certification Online! Many employers require WHMIS certification. The NCC is offering a training workshop and certification delivered in Arabic for interested clients of the New Canadians Centre. A certificate will be provided at the end of the training to clients who pass the test. This training & certification will be done online…
Home-Based Business Incubator (HOBBI) Training Program
OnlineAre you a newcomer woman? Do you have a home-based business idea in mind? This program can help you transform your ideas into a business! Over 10-weeks from May to July, you will be engaged in training on business topics in addition to mentorship & ongoing support for the remainder of the year. Training topics…
Move with NCC!
King Edward Park 455 George St S, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin us for some fun outdoor exercise activities! Let’s get moving this summer! Join us on Thursdays for a new outdoor exercise activity each week including: July 8: Bollywood Dancing with Mithila July 15: Zumba with Dianely July 22: Tae Kwondo with Marcelo July 29: Yoga with Wanda No experience needed! Beginners are welcome! Open…
Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Course (10-weeks)
OnlineAre you waiting to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s Help You Prepare! This 10-part series is open to Permanent Residents who have already applied for Canadian Citizenship and awaiting their Citizenship Test. During this series, we will review the various sections of the test and work through practice tests together. We will follow the…
Summer English Conversation Group
OnlinePractice your English while meeting new people! The Summer English Conversation Groups are open to all English language levels. This is an opportunity to improve your English speaking & listening skills through friendly conversation while meeting new people and learning more about life in Canada. This group is open to clients of the New Canadians…
Let’s Dance in the Park!
Victoria Park 138 Division St., Cobourg, ON, CanadaLet's get moving & dance together! Newcomer women are invited to join us for an hour of Arriba/Zumba classes in Victoria Park each Tuesday! Children are welcome to attend with their parents/guardians and will be the responsibility of their guardians. Physical distancing & outdoor gathering guidelines will be followed. Open to newcomer women in the…
Newcomer Youth Summer Drop-In
Millennium Park 131 King St., Peterborough, ON, CanadaDrop by and chat with us or just say hi! We'd love to see you! The SWIS & Youth Services team will be at Millenium Park on Tuesday afternoons this summer! Stop by to meet with us while enjoying some ice cream! Bring any questions you have on topics like youth employment, education, fun &…