New Canadians Centre

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Artspace, 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V8, Canada
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 open to clients of the New Canadians Centre. All levels of English welcome!

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

English Conversation Group (online)
2024-06-19 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

There are three English Conversation Groups to choose from. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week.

These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office. All levels of English welcome!

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace
2024-06-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Millennium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A5, Canada
Join us for a Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace as we launch the Multicultural Festival!

Bring your dancing shoes and get your hips moving as we dance the evening away to Bollywood hits! Instructor Magna Karthik will lead us through a dance routine – absolute beginners to experienced dancers welcome.

Be sure to check out the Marketplace for Indian-inspired snacks, henna, rangoli art, crafts, and artwork by local artists! The dancing starts at 6pm. Wear comfortable colourful or Indian clothing to enhance the festive spirit. This event is family friendly and everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, June 194:30pm to 7:30pmMillennium Park (131 King St.)Rain Location: Indoors at Peterborough Square

Please contact Tu Nguyen at tu@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

This event is organized as part of the Canadian Multicultural Festival.

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
2024-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 practising English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

This group is offered online via Zoom and is open to clients of the NCC.

Registration Required. Please email Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

NCC Youth Group and Employment Support
2024-06-18 16:00 - 17:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Inviting all newcomer high school students in Peterborough to join us for some fun activities after school every Tuesday!

In addition to our fun activities, you can get employment support from Patrick, NCC’s Youth Employment and Skills Development Counsellor. Follow us on instagram @nccptbo_youth for a schedule of events for the whole month, and message us with any questions or to register!

To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-313-3498.

June 2024 Schedule:

June 4: Yoga in the gym

June 11: Employment workshop — Interview Practice

June 18: End of year party

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Do you have little or no English? Want to learn English in a friendly environment?

Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Groups. Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

There are two Beginner English Groups:

IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 12pm at the NCC Board Room

ONLINE on Zoom on Mondays at 9.30am

You may attend one or both of the Beginner English Groups.

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online) - FULL
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Edited Jan 23, 2024: This group is full with a big waiting list. We will not be taking new registrations at this time.

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.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or 705-761-8305

Intermediate to Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 practising and growing your Spanish skills through conversation and interactive activities.

This group requires participants to be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish. Are you a beginner? Check out our Beginner Group. This group is free and open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough. We meet at the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Questions? Please contact boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner English Group (Online)
2024-06-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Online
Do you have little or no English? Want to learn English in a friendly environment?

Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Groups. Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

There are two Beginner English Groups:

ONLINE on Zoom on Mondays at 9.30am

IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 12pm at the NCC Board Room

You may attend one or both of the Beginner English Groups.

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Youth Volunteer Club
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
This is an opportunity for newcomer high school students to gain volunteer experience at the New Canadians Centre and make an impact in their community. Register for the club and get updates on weekly volunteer opportunities throughout Spring 2024. This is for high school students only.

Schedule:

Monday June 3 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the New Canadians Centre

Thursday June 10 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the New Canadians Centre

Monday June 17 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the New Canadians Centre

To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-313-3498.

Service Canada Programs & Services for Newcomers
2024-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Christine Hayter, Citizenship Services Specialist from Service Canada, will deliver an Overview of Service Canada Programs & Services for Newcomers.

A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will also be joining to provide information on CRA credits and benefits, and an overview of some of these programs:

Canada Pension Plan

Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement

the new Canada Dental Care Plan

Social Insurance Numbers

Employment Insurance

Apprenticeship Incentives

To register, please contact Faye at faye@nccpeterborough.ca or call (705) 761-6827.

Youth Bowling (Northumberland)
2024-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Northshore Lanes, 1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J7, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school to join us for a fun afternoon of bowling and pizza!

Please contact Lubna or Abeer to register:

Lubna: lubna@nccpeterborough.ca; 705 313 3498Abeer: abeer@nccpeterborough.ca; 705-761 2412

Engaging your Community: Outreach and Presentation Strategies for Cultural Groups
2024-06-05 17:30 - 19:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
This workshop was originally scheduled on May 14.

Join us for an interactive session where you’ll gain invaluable insights and practical skills to effectively connect with your audience.

Learn how to craft compelling messages, utilize diverse outreach channels, and master the art of impactful presentations at fairs and booths.

Network with peers, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered to share what you do. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your group’s visibility and impact!

This is a hybrid session where you can participate either in-person or online.

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/EngagewithImpact

Workshop Goals:

To equip cultural groups with effective strategies for engaging their community

To enhance the outreach efforts and presentation skills of participants during fairs, booths, and other events.

To foster a sense of confidence and capability within cultural groups to represent themselves effectively.

Speaker bio:Mauricio Interiano, originally from Honduras, made Canada his home in 2010. Armed with a BA in International Development and Sociology from Trent University, he further his expertise with a Master’s degree in International Development, specializing in Migration, from the Graduate Institute of Geneva in Switzerland.

His academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to community development, communications, engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and immigration issues. Mauricio wears multiple hats as the Community Engagement Officer at the New Canadians Centre. Simultaneously, he coordinates the Social Justice Certificate program, TEACH Outside the Box, in collaboration with KWIC (Kawartha World Issues Centre).

Beyond work and volunteering, Mauricio enjoys coffee, cooking, reading, walks, and travels with friends and family.

Tools 101 Workshop Series for Newcomer Women
2024-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Learn how to use the essential tools you’ll need to become your own home maintenance repairwoman.

This six-week series is designed to get you feeling comfortable using tools and understand how your house or apartment works. We want to help you release your inner handywoman!

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.

This course is part of the Home Maintenance for Newcomer Women Program.

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

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

Women's Group Market
2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The New Canadians Centre’s Women’s Group is a welcoming space with newcomer women can build community, share their talents, and learn new skills.

Join the Women’s Group for their Market following our Annual General Meeting, where the talented artisans of our Women’s Group will showcase their handmade treasures crafted with love and skill, including jewellery, crafts, decor, desserts, and more.

Please remember to bring cash to support these incredible artisans and take home a piece of their creativity to cherish.

For more information, please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca

45th Annual General Meeting & Women's Group Marketplace
2024-05-30 17:00 - 20:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Join us for our 45th 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_AGM2024

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

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

Youth Volunteer Club
2024-05-30 16:00 - 19:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Calling newcomer youth enrolled in high school!

You can gain volunteer experience at the New Canadians Centre and make an impact on your community. Register for the club and get updates on weekly volunteer opportunities throughout Spring 2024.

Schedule:

Wednesday May 1 – Multicultural Festival, New Canadians Centre, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Wednesday May 8 – Volunteer Fair 3:00 – 4:00 pm, YMCA

Thursday May 16 – New Canadians Centre, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Thursday May 23 – New Canadians Centre, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Thursday May 30 – New Canadians Centre, 4:00 – 7:30 pm

To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-313-3498.

Trip to "Our Home" Concert
2024-05-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3S2, Canada
Enjoy beautiful music performed by local children and youth!

The Peterborough Children’s Chorus will sing songs about “Our Home” and what it means to belong to a community. The concert will feature a reading and songs inspired by the “Building A Home” children’s book written by Casandra Lee and commissioned by the New Canadians Centre.

This is a great activity for families with young children.

The NCC will be sponsoring some free tickets for NCC clients to attend.

When registering, please let us know the names of everyone attending and their ages. There is a maximum of 5 tickets per family.

CANCELLED: Living Library Plus: Esther Izarnotegui
2024-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Edited May 10: This event has been cancelled. We will share more information once it is rescheduled.

We are partnering with the Peterborough Public Library to deliver the Living Library Plus program.

This month, we welcome Esther from Peru for a storytelling evening.

She will share her story “Peterborough is a Drop of Heaven”.

Come and join the potluck with Paprika as the featured spice!

This is a free event open to community members.

Please click this link for more information and to register.

Let's Swim Together (Northumberland)
2024-05-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 3Z7, Canada
Join us for a swimming event at Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope this month!

It will be a fun time for the whole family to spend together.

This event is free.

Please wear proper swimming attire:

Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper or pool pants. No diapers allowed.

Others must wear clean attire used only for swimming.

Children must be accompanied by their parents in the pool.

Registration is required – please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough, (905) 519-3472.

Let's Plant Together with the Women's Group (Northumberland)
2024-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
As summer approaches, it’s time to start planting our gardens.

Join the Northumberland Women’s Group to plant seeds of hope this spring! Our facilitator Thelma Dillon will guide us through the process and provide planting techniques.

This event is free. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. Open to newcomer women in the Northumberland region.Space is limited. Please register by May 11 by contacting Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

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Women-Only Swim Day
2024-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr, Peterborough, ON, K9K 0B8, Canada
Edited May 9: We have closed the registration as there are no more spots available.

Come and join the Women-Only Swim Session at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre!

It’s Mother’s Day, so bring your daughter or a friend and enjoy 1 hour of swimming and fun!

This event is open to newcomer women who are NCC clients.

All pool windows will be covered during the event, and male operator staff will not be present.

Registration is required – please email activities@nccpeterborough.ca to save your spot.

Refugee Support Information Session
2024-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Are you interested in joining a refugee support team? Our refugee support team model offers a variety of options to engage in volunteer work based on your interests, comfort level, and availability.

If you are not interested in joining a team, but would like to help refugees on an ad-hoc basis, you can also do that!

We have organised a refugee support orientation to share more information about the opportunities that are available.

Please bring any friends and family who are interested in learning more about what we do at the NCC!

Register here

Please contact Sara at sara@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

Note: This session was originally scheduled for April 27.

"Meet Your Match" Volunteer Fair
2024-05-08 12:00 - 16:00 | YMCA, 123 Aylmer St S, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H8, Canada
join Volunteer Peterborough for the inaugural Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair!

This event will bring together 40 agencies and hundreds of volunteers seeking places to donate their time and talents. Find an organization you are interested in volunteering with and meet their team.

We have designed this event to bring in people during their lunch hour, after their workout and after school. We would love to see you there!

Here is a list of some organizations you will find there:

Community Care Peterborough

Camp Kawartha

Peterborough ElderDog

And many more!

If you have any questions, contact Volunteer Peterborough’s Program Manager, Geneviève, at 705-874-0073 or volunteer@volunteerpeterborough.ca

"Multicultural Festival" presented by NCC Young Leaders
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
To mark National Youth Week, NCC’s Young Leaders are organising a Multicultural Festival. There will be a cultural exhibition, talent show and raffle.

Please come and support the youth! Everyone is welcome to attend.

All activities are organised by newcomer youth in our community.

For more information, please contact Aanya Sharma aanya.sharma746@gmail.com or Lubna Sadek at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca

Refugee Support Information Session (RESCHEDULED)
2024-04-27 11:00 - 14:00 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Edited April 26: This session has been rescheduled to May 11.

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Are you interested in joining a refugee support team? Our refugee support team model offers a variety of options to engage in volunteer work based on your interests, comfort level, and availability.

If you are not interested in joining a team, but would like to help refugees on an ad-hoc basis, you can also do that!

We have organised a refugee support orientation to share more information about the opportunities that are available.

Please bring any friends and family who are interested in learning more about what we do at the NCC!

Register here

Please contact Sara at sara@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

"Spread the Word" Media Training
2024-04-25 17:30 - 19:00
To receive the materials from this workshop, please contact Michelle Nguyen, PIP Officer at michelle@nccpeterborough.ca

With the ever-changing media landscape, how can you get your message out in the way that best reflects your organization?

Tune in for a workshop that demystifies how media works and leaves you with the contacts, context and skills to communicate with confidence.

You’ll learn the difference between a media advisory and a press release, how to prepare for an interview and what do-it-yourself skills make the process easier.

The workshop will be led by Lois Tuffin, a freelance writer and editor who ran the Peterborough This Week newsroom for 15 years. She has also served as a CBC correspondent, long-time YourTV panelist, blogger and event organizer famous for her ability to pull in constructive media attention. She will share her secrets to help your group succeed.

This is a hybrid event (in person at New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3 or online via Zoom).

Registration is required. To register, please complete this form.

Please contact Michelle Nguyen at michelle@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

Northumberland Women's Group
2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Crock A Doodle Cobourg, 101-169 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0B3, Canada
Join us at our women’s group this month!. We will gather at Crock A Doodle Gallery and enjoy a fun afternoon of pottery-painting.

We will provide you with a gift card that you can use towards the cost of purchasing the pottery.

Registration is required by April 23. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, 905-519-3472.

Living Library Plus: Patricia Orantes
2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
We are partnering with the Peterborough Public Library to deliver the Living Library Plus program.

This month, we welcome Patricia from El Salvador for a storytelling evening.

She will share her story “A Leap of Faith…” – A Journey of Love, Hardship, and Resilience”.

Come and join the potluck with Sesame Seed as the featured spice!

This is a free event open to community members.

Please click this link for more information and to register.

Health Fair for Newcomers to Canada
2024-04-24 11:00 - 14:00 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Free!

Detailed information in English, Spanish and Arabic available here

Information booths from over 2 dozen local agencies

Guest speaker Dr Madura Sundareswaran on Navigating the Healthcare System

Interpretation for the presentation available:

Arabic at 11:15am

Dari at 12:15pm

Spanish at 1:15pm

Wellness Activities

Door prizes

Children’s Area

All newcomers welcome!

For more information, please contact Marisa Kaczmarczyk at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-743-0882.

Organised by Peterborough Immigration Partnership members:

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre

New Canadians Centre

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
