“Building A Home” Book Reading & Activities – A Family Literacy Day 2022 Event
OnlineCelebrate Family Literacy With Us! Building A Home tells the stories of six children from Syria, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and Pakistan who are now living, playing, and going to school in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough. The children’s book is commissioned by the NCC, and written & illustrated by Casandra Lee. Join us for a reading of the book by…
French Conversation Group
OnlineDevelop your skills in Canada’s second language in a warm and welcoming environment. Join our weekly, French Conversation Group and practice your French speaking and listening skills. This group is an Intermediate to Advanced level group. It is not suited to beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC…
Youth Group Live on Instagram
OnlineLet's connect, learn, and have fun together! Join Lubna of the NCC and the New Canadians Centre Young Leaders Council (NCCYL) on the NCC Youth Instagram for Conversation, Games, Activities, and more! Each week you'll meet a new member of the NCCYL to learn more about their experiences and what the council has planned. This…
Let’s Grow Together! Workshop Series
OnlineSpring is coming! Learn how to start your garden! As Spring approaches and the weather warms, it's perfect to get your gardens started. Gardens help beautify your spaces with lovely colours and scents. You can also plant fruits and vegetables so you have fresh produce all spring and summer long! Join us for a two-part…
Advanced English Group on Zoom
OnlineWe’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
English Conversation Group on Zoom
OnlinePractice your English while meeting new people! 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 facilitated on Zoom two times a week, beginning September 7, 2021: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesdays from 7:00…
Women’s Group
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaA friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada. Make friends, and learn fun new crafts, recipes, and activities. This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre. Physical distancing and masks are required. This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians…
Youth Homework Help
OnlineHave Homework? Join us for peer-tutoring, to share ideas, and think out loud! We're hosting a weekly homework help group for newcomer High School students. Looking for help with homework through peer-tutoring? Or want a space to do homework with others for the company and sharing ideas? Join us on Thursdays! Contact Lubna for the…
Volunteer Youth Welcome Team Meeting
OnlineHelp 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.…
French Conversation Group
OnlineDevelop your skills in Canada’s second language in a warm and welcoming environment. Join our weekly, French Conversation Group and practice your French speaking and listening skills. This group is an Intermediate to Advanced level group. It is not suited to beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC…