Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)

Sadlier House 751 George St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Continue developing your English skills in a fun environment! This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking. This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre. Registration Required. Please…

Free

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)

Online

Learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment! Our Beginner Group welcomes individuals with little to no Spanish. It is a drop-in-style group you can join at any point in the year, though regular weekly attendance is highly encouraged. This group is open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live…

Free

Beginner English Group (in-person)

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

Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Group. Our volunteer English Instructors Christie and Manal  will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways. Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare is available on request each week during the In-Person group.  This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.  Registration…

Free

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.  November Schedule: November 5: Bowling at Lakeview BowlNovember 12: Games Night November 19: DIY Dubai ChocolateNovember 26: Movie Night

Free

Community Conversations: Exploring Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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

Join the Peterborough Public Library and New Canadians Centre for an insightful evening on the realities faced by temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada, as part of the "One Book, One Ptbo" series, inspired by Catherine Hernandez’s "The Story of Us". The event begins with a panel discussion and refreshments, exploring immigrant contributions, pathways to…

Free

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (online)

Online

Continue developing your English skills in a fun environment! This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking. There are two Intermediate to Advanced English Groups to choose from each week.…

Free

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 Leadership Group

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

Join the Newcomer Leadership Group!  This 8-week workshop series is a leadership training program that will help you to develop your skills and confidence to engage in the community. This series is open to anyone aged 19 and older who is new to Canada and looking to do more as a volunteer or community leader…

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

Living Library Plus – Aanya’s Story

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

The New Canadians Centre (NCC) Living Library aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging through personal storytelling by current and former NCC clients. Light refreshments will be served. Embracing Opportunities: A Journey from India to Canada Aanya, a grade 11 student at…

Free