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

Newcomer Storytelling Workshop

Cork & Bean Peterborough 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Every person, community, and organization have a story with the power to inspire actions and build a world of belonging! What is yours? Storytelling is a powerful skill! It helps us discover and understand ourselves and others, build community and make meaningful connections. Join this 6-week workshop series to explore the power of storytelling to…

Free

English Conversation Group (online)

Online

Practice 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. All levels of English welcome! This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.  Registration Required. Please contact [email protected] or (705)…

Free

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

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

English Conversation Group (in-person)

Artspace 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

This group meets in-person at Artspace (378 Aylmer St) beginning September 19 Practice 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. All levels of English welcome! This program is free for…

Free

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: Thursdays, Nov 14, 2024 to Jan 23, 2025 10 weeks duration During this series,…

Free

English Conversation Group (online)

Online

Practice 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 specifically designed for Beginner speakers, though all are welcome. These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre,…

Free

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)

Online

Develop your French language skills 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 for beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC clients,…

Free

Promoting Health in the ESL Classroom

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

"Promoting Health for English Language Learners" is a workshop series organized by Cynthia Hucks with the support of the New Canadians Centre. November 8: Dr. Mark Chandra presents "Diabetes: What is it? Can you prevent it? How do you treat it? December 6:  Activation: Why is Physical Movement important? February 7: Mental Health This series is held…

Free