• 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
  • 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
  • Youth Cultural Expo

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

    As part of National Youth Week, the New Canadians Centre's Young Leaders group are hosting a cultural expo, where youth share their culture with the community! There will be cultural booths where you can learn more about different cultures and make your way around the world, one taste test at a time. There will be…

    Free
  • Red Dress Day

    Today, we honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). Red dresses, often seen hanging in public spaces, symbolize the absence and loss experienced by families and communities across the country. They are also a powerful call to action—a reminder that more must be done to ensure justice, safety,…

  • 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
  • Mother’s Day Celebration

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

    We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Mother’s Day celebration! It is a special time for us to honor and appreciate the incredible strength, love, and care of mothers. Join us for a delicious lunch, fun games, and live music to lift our spirits. Open to women-identifying newcomers. You do not need to be a mother to attend this…

    Free
  • Spring Giveaway Drop-off Day

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

    Location: NCC Large Auditorium, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough Join us for the Spring Giveaway event! We are excited to offer gently used items to the community, and we need your help to make it a success. We are accepting the following donations: Please Note: Your donations will help make a difference in our community, so…

    Free
  • “Clear Writing” Workshop

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

    Do you want to improve your writing skills? Do you create handouts, brochures or web content?Do you write reports to share with a diverse audience?Would you like to make your content more accessible? Clear Writing is about the way you communicate in writing. It's about the Clear Writing connects directly with your audience. It says…

    Free
  • Spring Giveaway Day

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

    Join us for the Spring Giveaway event! Please come by to pick out gently-used items that you need. There will be a selection of clothing and kitchen items. Please bring your shopping bags to help you bring those items home. All free! For more information, please contact Marisa at [email protected]

    Free
  • Let’s Plant – Northumberland Women’s Group 

    New Canadians Centre - Northumberland Office 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, Canada

    Spring is here, and planting is a great activity to enjoy together!Join our women's group this month as we plant together with guidance from our facilitator, Thelma Dillon. No experience needed, we’ll provide all materials. Afterwards, enjoy coffee and sweets with us! Registration is required! Contact Anna Albouni at: [email protected](905) 519-3472

    Free