New Canadians Centre

Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2025-06-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Develop your Spanish speaking and listening skills!

Join our Intermediate to Advanced Level Group to continue practicing and growing your Spanish skills through conversation and interactive activities.

This group requires participants to be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish. This group is free and open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the public who live in Peterborough. We meet at the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-06-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
Join our weekly Online Beginner English Group!

Our volunteer English facilitators Bruce and Paul will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

Mondays at 9:30 am via Zoom

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.Registration is required – please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Deadline to apply for: UTIMUS Entry-level Construction Training
2025-06-02 00:00 - 23:59
Newcomers in Peterborough and the surrounding areas are invited to apply for a 2-week Entry-Level Construction training program with UTIMUS taking place in May 2025. UTIMUS Staff will contact you about your application. Training dates and locations are still being finalized.

Space is limited.

To register please visit:

http://utimus.com/signup

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-06-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The Youth Volunteer Club is open to all newcomers in high school. Come help at NCC activities and events and gain volunteer hours!

Each month we will have different opportunities to volunteer.

To join the Youth Volunteer Club, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Try Tennis (Full)
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Quaker Park Tennis Club, 425 Driscoll Terrace, Peterborough, ON
(Edited May 13: All spaces filled) Ready, set, serve! Open to NCC clients (ages 8-16) who have not played before.

Participants receive a free racquet and a can of tennis balls at the end of the program.

5 Fridays starting May 30, ending June 27

Registration required.

Please contact Jessica at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate English (in-person)
2025-05-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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.

Registration required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761 8305.

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2025-05-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | 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, volunteers and the general public.

Registration Required. Please contact Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | 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, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

46th Annual General Meeting & Women’s Group Marketplace
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for our 46th annual meeting where we will share highlights of the past year and a look to the future.

To register for the meeting, please visit https://bit.ly/NCC_AGM2025

After the meeting, visit the Women’s Group Open House to meet the artisans from NCC’s Women’s Group!

You can purchase jewelry, food, crafts, décor and more (cash only).

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-05-29 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-22 15:30 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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.

Women's Group - CANCELLED
2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Today’s meeting is cancelled as the women are preparing for the Marketplace taking place after our Annual General Meeting. See you next week!

NCC Young Leaders
2025-05-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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 team where each meeting is mandatory.

Executive team members hold elected roles and serve a one year term on NCCYL. Each week we hold discussions, trainings and event planning and execution. Register each week with Lubna.

For more information, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-05-28 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-05-21 10:15 - 11:15 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, 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 for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another at the Library.

To register, please contact Jessica at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743-0882.

Tools 101 for Newcomer Women
2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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 10am to 2pm

Beginners are welcome, and no experience is required. All materials and tools will be provided.

This series is open to newcomer women and women-identifying individuals.

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare may be available on request.

Please contact Bhisham Ramoutar to register: bhisham@nccpeterborough.ca

Tools 101 for Newcomer Women is organized with the generous support of the Women United Fund of the United Way of Peterborough and District.

Youth Group
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-20 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-05-26 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 in Peterborough and Northumberland Counties.

The Beginner Group meets online via Zoom. Are you an Intermediate speaker? Please check out our Intermediate Spanish Group.

Not currently accepting new registrations

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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.

IN-PERSON on Mondays at 5:30pm at the New Canadians Centre

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre. Registration Required. Please email Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Exploring Immigration Program Opportunities for Local Employers
2025-05-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Are you looking for ways to meet your workforce needs? This webinar is designed to give employers information on how to support a foreign worker through their immigration process. In addition to outlining employer eligibility and obligations in each program, employers will learn how to navigate the IRCC website for valuable information.

Topics Covered:

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP)

Temporary Foregin Worker Program (TFW)

Employer Eligibility & Compliance in these categories

Navigating the IRCC website for information

Speaker Bio:

Tyna Vayalilkollattu has been practicing in the field of immigration law for over 10 years and has worked extensively with employees and employers in their applications for temporary work permits, provincial nominations, skills-based immigration and other economic immigration categories. Tyna and her team aim to provide clients with essential legal services with a cost-effective and client-focused approach.

Tyna obtained her degree in International Law from Kingston University London, UK, and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Colombia. Tyna is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Ontario Bar Association.

If you have questions that you would like answered, please email them in advance to workforce@wdb.ca.

Please register for the event to receive further instructions about participating online: https://bit.ly/ImmigrationOpportunities_Employers

If you require accommodations in French or an accessible format, please contact us at workforce@wdb.ca prior to the event.

Organised in partnership with the New Canadians Centre

Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Connect Through Stories!

Last February, the NCC launched Our Neighbourhood Video Series, spotlighting the incredible stories of our diverse community members. Building on its success, we’ve developed an engaging educational activity to accompany these videos.

Through this activity, participants can explore the stories of their neighbours, dive deeper into what makes our neighbourhood so unique, and reflect on the themes highlighted in the videos. Together, we’ll learn, share, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures, experiences, and connections that make our community home.

May 21Facilitated by members of the NCC Young Leaders Group Stories Discussed: Tashvi & Tim Topics: The experiences of newcomer youth; school bullying

Let’s connect, grow, and discover the stories that bring us closer!

Registration is required, please click here to register.
