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.
Join Our Mailing List
Community Interpretation Training (Feb-April 2023)
The New Canadians Centre is offering a 10-week Community Interpretation Training program starting early February 2023. Please join the information session on Tuesday January 17 from 7:00 to 8:00pm if…
Read More
“Because you helped us, now we can help others”
“The conductor wouldn’t turn the lights on when it got dark. We all knew why.But all the children on the train, how must it feel like for them?” Liza Maslova…
Read More
Citizenship: beyond a status, a feeling of belonging!
Becoming a Canadian Citizen is a dream for most newcomers in Canada. Thanks to our dedicated staff team and volunteers, many of our clients have been able to make this…
Read More
Fall Harvest Potluck, Sharing More Than a Meal
Last month we hosted our Fall Harvest Potluck, where over 120 people joined us, bringing with them a dish to share and a lot of joy. There was cheerful noise…
Read More
Is Leaving A Gift In Your Will For You
Like you, we can’t stop thinking about what the future might look like. More importantly, about HOW we can help build a better-looking future for the generations to come. Creating…
Read More
How Will You Keep Your Love Going?
Through all the challenges of the last two years, we have never stopped working. COVID has provided us all with a glimpse of what it feels like when we can’t…
Read More
Local quiltmakers donate handmade quilts to Ukrainian families as a sign of hope, peace and welcome
This summer, the Kawartha Quiltmakers’ Guild contacted the New Canadians Centre about making some quilts to gift to new Ukrainian families. They were inspired by American quilt designer Pat Sloan…
Read More
19-year-old Alina looks forward to building a life in Canada
Growing up in Ukraine, a now 19-year-old Alina loved watching animated films and doing art. Both quickly became expressive and stress-relieving activities for Alina and ones she could get lost…
Read More
One Year of Afghan Resettlement
One year ago today, Canada welcomed the first set of Afghan refugees following the Taliban takeover. With a goal of resettling 40,000 people, 17,050 people have arrived thus far in…
Read More
A Chance at Safety and Security
Parwaiz Hamidy remembers the relief he felt when he landed in Toronto and knew that his family was safe for the first time in years. He recalls living each day…
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 info@nccpeterborough.ca by the 10th of the month. The newsletter will be sent via email to our mailing list by the third Friday every month.