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Each month, the NCC publishes a new Newsletter containing information about our programs and events taking place at NCC, updates, and news, as well as stories of how community support helps #bringpeopletogether.
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Help our newest neighbours spread their wings
Do you remember the joy of folding paper airplanes and watching them soar across a room? When I visited our childminding room recently, I was delighted to meet young Abdelsalem.…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Sara Chokre
Meet Sara Chokre! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Social Group/Workshop Facilitator (Conversation Circles). Volunteering Since: 2024. Languages: French, English, Arabic & Spanish. “My name is Sara, and I started volunteering with the New Canadians Centre in early 2024.…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Cristina Tamburello
Meet Cristina Tamburello! Our October Volunteer Spotlight! Volunteer Role/Position(s): English Support Volunteer (Conversation Circles). Volunteering Since: I started my volunteer experience in May 2025 after attending the Northumberland Winter Celebration in December…
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Job Posting
We are recruiting a Building Administrator to join the NCC Team. The New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated tosupporting immigrants and refugees in the Peterborough,…
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Volunteer Spotlight: David Walsh
Congratulations on your retirement, David Walsh! This month, we want to include a special spotlight and thank David for his 15 years of volunteer service at the New Canadians Centre and contributions to making…
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Let’s Commit to Learning about Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is recognized across Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day acknowledges the impact of residential schools in Canada on children, families, and communities, while…
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Standing Together: NCC’s Commitment to Welcoming Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 18, 2025 The New Canadians Centre (NCC) is committed to building welcoming, inclusive, and safe communities for newcomers across the Peterborough Region, the City of…
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Discover Global Flavors with the “Cooking with NCC” Series!
Food has a unique way of bringing people together. At the New Canadians Centre, we celebrate this by sharing delicious dishes from around the world through our Cooking with NCC…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Elizabeth Rahman
Meet Elizabeth Rahman! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Board/Committee Member. Volunteering Since: Volunteering for eons… since NCC had just one paid employee. In the early days I brought many newcomers to the NCC, drove clients…
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In His Own Words: An Interview with This Year’s Ferne Cristall Award Recipient
When Ussama Al Khalid talks about language, he lights up. “It changes everything,” he says. “If you don’t talk, you’re almost like a baby – you can’t really get what…
Read MoreFrom time to time, we share community events and programs which our clients may find informative or useful.
We do not have a lot of wall space for posters on the bulletin board outside our office. To help us publicise your event, please send us either:
- The link to a website or Facebook page for your event information OR
- Image file of your event poster (jpeg or png) OR
- Pdf/Word file of your event poster
Please make sure that your contact information and all event details are noted in your poster or website. Please send your emails to [email protected] by the 10th of the month. The newsletter will be sent via email to our mailing list by the third Friday every month.