News
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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Volunteer Spotlight – Sid Vasudeva
Meet Sid Vasudeva! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Refugee Support Team Leader/Member and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2021.Languages: English and Urdu (and Some Arabic). At the New Canadians Centre, our volunteers make an incredible impact every day. This…
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Opportunities can transform lives – Esther’s Story
It is an emergency, and you must flee.To move quickly, you must leave someone behind.Which child would it be? This is a decision no one should have to make. But…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Mandana Kamalisarvestani
Meet Mandana Kamalisarvestani!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member.Volunteering Since: 2023.Languages: Dari/Farsi and English. “My name is Mandana Kamalisarvestani (a long family name!). I was and am a volunteer in the refugee support team and an interpreter…
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Job Posting: Director of Fundraising and Communications
The Director of Fundraising and Communications provides strategic leadership of the organisation’s fundraising & communications, including development of fundraising and communications strategies, in collaboration with the Executive Team and Board…
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Bringing People Together: Peterborough Concert Band Fundraiser Supports the New Canadians Centre
September 19, 2024 – For immediate release As the New Canadians Centre (NCC) sees an exponential increase in the need for its services, the Peterborough Concert Band (PCB) is joining…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Marina Di Francesco
Meet Marina Di Francesco! Volunteer Role/Position(s): English TutorVolunteering Since: 2023Languages: English “Through the NCC, I have been trained to help newcomers develop their English Language Fluency. I have been retired for several years,…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nameera Ghouse
Meet Nameera Ghouse! Name (Pronouns): Nameera Ghouse (she/her)Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member & Special Events VolunteerVolunteering Since: 2022Languages: Urdu, Hindi & English Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I love volunteering at NCC because…
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Honoring Survivors and Remembering the Past
September 30th is a significant day in Canada, marked by two important observances: Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day began as a…
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Celebrating the Power of Youth: International Youth Day 2024
Every year on August 12, the world unites to celebrate International Youth Day, recognizing the immense potential and impact of the younger generation. Youth, often defined as individuals between the…
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Launch of 45for45 Donations Matching Campaign
Edited 10 July 2024: We have wrapped up this donation matching campaign after working hard in May and June. We have great news to share – we did it! With…
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