Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-04-24 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-01 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Youth English Conversation Group
2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Practice, Connect, and Have Fun!

Newcomer youth in high school who are beginner English language learners are invited to practice conversational English in a fun way with other newcomer youth!

Every Thursday, beginning April 3 and ending May 29, 2025.

Registration is required. To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-02 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.

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2025-04-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-02 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

Intermediate English (in-person)
2025-04-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-02 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.

Youth Trip to Lakefield College School
2025-04-26 13:30 - 17:30 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Newcomer youth in high school are invited to join us for a fun day of activities at Lakefield College School.

Students of LCS will be leading the activities – there will be sports, music, art and marshmallow roasting!

If you know how to play an instrument, you are encouraged to bring it with you!

Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Transportation will be provided. The bus will leave NCC at 1:30 pm, and return to NCC at 5:30 pm.

Limited spots, registration required. Please register with Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-04-28 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-05 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.

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-04-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-05 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.

Knitting for Beginners (FULL)
2025-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a cozy and relaxing knitting session designed especially for beginners! Erica will guide you through the ABCs of knitting, showing you step by step how to get started.

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or need a refresher, this is the perfect opportunity to learn in a friendly and supportive environment.

Mondays from April 14 to May 19

This group is full. We are not currently accepting any new registrations.

Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2025-04-28 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 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

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-04-28 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.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-04-28 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

Youth Group
2025-04-29 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.

April 8: DIY Dubai Chocolate

April 15: Movie Night

April 22: Bowling at Lakeview Bowl at 109 George St N, Peterborough ON

April 29: Paint Night

Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop
2025-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | 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, we will review the various sections of the test and work through practice tests together. We will follow the Discover Canada Guide.

Participants are encouraged to attend all 10 sessions. All sessions will be hosted online via Zoom, led by retired teacher Barry Adams.

This series is open to New Canadians Centre clients in Peterborough and Northumberland.

Please contact Faye to register: faye@nccpeterborough.ca

Tax Clinics
2025-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you an NCC client with a yearly income of up to $45,000? Are you looking for assistance in filing your taxes?

The NCC is offering free tax clinics for registered clients of the New Canadians Centre. Trained volunteers will help you submit your taxes. There will be four tax clinic dates: March 26, April 9 (full), April 14 (full) and April 30.

Appointments must be booked ahead of time. Appointments will be held in person at the NCC.

To register for assistance in filing your taxes, please contact Faye at faye@nccpeterborough.ca

Please download this checklist of items you will need to bring to your appointment. They include:

Last year’s tax return (for those who were here last tax season)

Social Insurance Number

Name, Date of Birth, and Phone Number

Identification – Driver’s License / PR Card / Passport

Home Address you lived at for the year 2024

Rent receipts for 2024

T4 (Work)

T5007 (Statement of Benefits from OW or IRCC)

T2202A (Post-Secondary Students)

Receipts for children’s recreation activities

Receipts of any donations made

Banking information for Direct Deposit if it is not already set up

Last year’s tax return (for those who were here last tax season)

Tools 101 for Newcomer Women
2025-04-30 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.

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-04-30 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.

NCC Young Leaders
2025-04-30 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.

National Volunteer Week: Stories of Resilience and Community
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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 a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive community. Come listen, learn, and connect as Aanya and Manal share their unique experiences of migration, belonging, and giving back.

We look forward to celebrating the power of storytelling and volunteerism with you!

Please register at https://bit.ly/NCC_NationalVolunteerWeek2025

Women's Group
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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:

Potluck meals

Health and fitness activities like dance, hiking, kayaking, Zumba

Cooking

Arts and crafts

Attending performances

Info sessions and discussion groups

Gardening

Seasonal celebrations

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 Boutheina to register at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca.

Creating Thriving Communities: Government and Community Support for Immigration in 1825 and 2025
2025-05-01 14:00 - 15:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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 also consider what is needed for future immigration strategies to help both newcomers and communities thrive.

Light refreshments will be available.

Panelists:

Abigayle Stoddart, BA History Student, Trent University

Andy Cragg, Executive Director, New Canadians Centre

Dennis Carter-Edwards, Retired Historian, Parks Canada

Melissa Kelly, Senior Research Associate, Toronto Metropolitan University

Please register for this event: bit.ly/1825-2025panel

Organised in partnership with Nine Ships 1825

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at michelle@nccpeterborough.ca

Speaker Bios:

Abigayle Stoddart is a fourth-year Honours Bachelor of Arts – History student at Trent University. She is also in the Teacher Education Stream, striving towards becoming a history and biology Secondary School teacher. Abigayle served as President of the Trent Outdoors Club for 2.5 years, combining her passion for education and love of the outdoors to serve the Trent community. She has held the roles of Junior and Senior Professional Development representatives and Vice President of the Education Undergraduate Community at Trent. Abigayle’s family heritage is Irish with her family having emigrated to Canada from Ireland in 1819. Her Irish heritage combined with her passion for education and a strong sense of community ignited her interest in the Peter Robinson Emigration project.

As someone who was born and raised in Peterborough, Andy Cragg is passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community for the benefit of both newcomers and established residents. Prior to becoming NCC’s Executive Director, Andy was involved in the NCC for several years as Chair of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership, a member of the NCC Finance Committee, and a refugee support group volunteer. Andy has a Master of Arts degree in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies from Trent University, where he focused on Canadian immigration policy, and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Political Science from Dalhousie University.

Dennis Carter-Edwards is a retired historian with Parks Canada. With 36 years experience in researching, writing, managing and presenting the history of Canada’s National Historic Sites, Nation Parks and Heritage Canals, he brings a wealth of experience to his role as Director to the Nine Ships 1825 Inc Board. The Board is working with regional heritage organizations, cultural groups, businesses and all three levels of government to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the British sponsored migration of some 2,000 Irish to Peterborough in 1825 under the supervision of Peter Robinson. He is the past Chair of the City of Peterborough’s Arts Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee, past president of the Peterborough Historical Society and past member of the city’s Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. He has also served in provincial organizations as a past Director of Community Heritage Ontario and past President of the Ontario Historical Society.

Melissa Kelly’s research takes a comparative approach to understanding how migrants and refugees experience settlement, integration and belonging in different spatial contexts. Her work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals such as the Canadian Geographer, Journal of International Migration and Integration, Population Space and Place, and Migration Letters.

Melissa is Project Director and Principal Investigator on a SSHRC-funded Partnership Development Project focused on international migration to small and mid-sized cities in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. She is leading a team of academics, NGOs and government organizations to understand the factors influencing immigrant attraction and retention in non-metropolitan communities.

Melissa was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the ‘Narrative Study of Lives Programme’ at the University of the Free State in South Africa and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University. Currently, she is affiliated with the Borders in Globalization (BIG) network based at the University of Victoria.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Melissa has contributed extensively to the development of labour market and immigration policies and programs for the Government of Canada. She is also on the Welcoming Standard Content Advisory Board for Welcoming America.

Youth Cultural Expo
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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 a talent show as well as a runway show representing over 15 countries!

Join us for a fun evening hosted by youth in your community to celebrate National Youth Week!

Newcomer youth who are interested in participating in this event can contact Lubna before April 30 to sign up to be part of the cultural booth, talent show, or runway show.

Red Dress Day
2025-05-05 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
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, and healing.

At the New Canadians Centre, we are committed to continuing the journey of Truth and Reconciliation by learning, listening, and standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities.
