• Youth Group

    Youth Group

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    This group is open to newcomer youth in high school. Join us for a fun activity with NCC every Tuesday! We will meet at NCC most Tuesdays unless indicated otherwise based on the activity. 

    Free
  • Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop

    Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop

    Online

    Are you waiting to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s help you prepare! This 10-part workshop series is open to Permanent Residents who are ready to apply for Canadian Citizenship or have already applied and are awaiting their Citizenship Test. Online: Wednesdays, March 5, 2025 to May 7, 2025 10 weeks duration During this series,…

    Free
  • Tax Clinic

    Tax Clinics

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    Are you an NCC client with a yearly income of up to $45,000? Are you looking for assistance in filing your taxes? The NCC is offering free tax clinics for registered clients of the New Canadians Centre. Trained volunteers will help you submit your taxes. There will be four tax clinic dates: March 26, April 9…

    Free
  • Tools 101 for Newcomer Women

    Tools 101 for Newcomer Women

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    Learn how to use tools for basic home repair and maintenance.  This six-week series is designed to get you feeling comfortable using tools safely and understand how your house or apartment works. We want to help you release your inner handywoman! Wednesdays from April 30 to June 4 (Apr 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4) from…

    Free
  • Parent-Child Mother Goose

    Parent-Child Mother Goose

    Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children. 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 the New Canadians Centre, providing the opportunity…

    Free
  • NCC Young Leaders

    NCC Young Leaders

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    During the school year, the New Canadians Centre's Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a group is open to newcomer youth in high school looking to gain leadership skills and apply those skills through projects and events. Students gain volunteer hours for their involvement. Attendance is voluntary according to the student's schedule, except for the NCCYL executive…

    Free
  • National Volunteer Week: Stories of Resilience and Community

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    Join us for a special Living Library storytelling event in celebration of National Volunteer Week! This engaging evening will feature two inspiring speakers, Aanya Singh and Manal Agha, who will share their personal journeys of resilience, adaptation, and community building. This event is open to the public, with a special invitation to volunteers who play…

    Free
  • Women’s Group

    Women’s Group

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    Make new friends! This is a safe space for newcomer women to share your experiences and enhance your well-being through genuine connections. Activities include: The Women's Group meets every Thursday at the NCC. Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childminding is provided on-site. This group is open to NCC clients only. Registration is required. Please contact…

    Free
  • Creating Thriving Communities: Government and Community Support for Immigration in 1825 and 2025

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    As part of the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial celebrations, this panel discussion will explore the role of government and community support in shaping successful immigration policies and outcomes in smaller centres like Peterborough-Nogojiwanong, past and present. The discussion will highlight lessons learned from the Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 and immigration programs today. It will…

    Free
  • Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in

    New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    If you are a high-school aged newcomer youth and would like to receive employment support, please drop in! We can assist you with resume and cover letter creation, interview skills, job search strategies, job leads, training and upskilling opportunities. This program takes place every Thursday.

    Free