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Wrap-Style Beading Workshop
St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, CanadaDive into the art of wrap-style beading with Jaida Ponce, a passionate Kichi Siibi Niizi Mnidoo Anishinaabe artist and teacher. Join this Indigenous-led workshop to create your own stunning wrap-style beaded keyholder, guided by Jaida's extensive knowledge and experience in Indigenous beading traditions. Discover the joy of crafting unique beaded jewelry. There are only 15…
Observing World Refugee Day: Embracing “Our Home”
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaAs June 20th approaches, the New Canadians Centre eagerly prepares to commemorate World Refugee Day 2024, embracing this year's theme of "Our Home." Home represents more than just a physical space—it embodies safety, belonging, and connection. It's where cultures flourish, identities are celebrated, and communities thrive. For many refugees, home is a journey—a pursuit of…
Lessons from the Land
Please save the date for our annual Lessons from the Land event. We will share more information shortly.
Living Library Plus – Esther’s Story
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe New Canadians Centre (NCC) Living Library aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging through personal storytelling by current and former NCC clients. Light refreshments will be served. Esther Izarnotegui - PeruPeterborough Is A Drop of Heaven Esther and her family of…
Living Library Plus – Manal’s Story
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe New Canadians Centre (NCC) Living Library aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging through personal storytelling by current and former NCC clients. Light refreshments will be served. From Syria to Lebanon to Canada Manal Agha’s journey began in Syria, continued through…
Newcomer Storytelling Workshop
Cork & Bean Peterborough 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaEvery person, community, and organization have a story with the power to inspire actions and build a world of belonging! What is yours? Storytelling is a powerful skill! It helps us discover and understand ourselves and others, build community and make meaningful connections. Join this 6-week workshop series to explore the power of storytelling to…
Newcomer Storytelling Workshop
Cork & Bean Peterborough 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaEvery person, community, and organization have a story with the power to inspire actions and build a world of belonging! What is yours? Storytelling is a powerful skill! It helps us discover and understand ourselves and others, build community and make meaningful connections. Join this 6-week workshop series to explore the power of storytelling to…
Community Conversations: Exploring Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin the Peterborough Public Library and New Canadians Centre for an insightful evening on the realities faced by temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada, as part of the "One Book, One Ptbo" series, inspired by Catherine Hernandez’s "The Story of Us". The event begins with a panel discussion and refreshments, exploring immigrant contributions, pathways to…
Newcomer Storytelling Workshop
Cork & Bean Peterborough 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaEvery person, community, and organization have a story with the power to inspire actions and build a world of belonging! What is yours? Storytelling is a powerful skill! It helps us discover and understand ourselves and others, build community and make meaningful connections. Join this 6-week workshop series to explore the power of storytelling to…
Living Library Plus – Aanya’s Story
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe New Canadians Centre (NCC) Living Library aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging through personal storytelling by current and former NCC clients. Light refreshments will be served. Embracing Opportunities: A Journey from India to Canada Aanya, a grade 11 student at…