Wrap-Style Beading Workshop

St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, Canada

Dive 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…

Free

Observing World Refugee Day: Embracing “Our Home”

Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

As 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…

Free

Lessons from the Land

Please save the date for our annual Lessons from the Land event. We will share more information shortly.

Free

Living Library Plus – Esther’s Story

Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

The 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…

Free

Living Library Plus – Manal’s Story

Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

The 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…

Free

Event Series Newcomer Storytelling Workshop

Newcomer Storytelling Workshop

Cork & Bean Peterborough 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Every 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…

Free
Event Series Newcomer Storytelling Workshop

Newcomer Storytelling Workshop

Cork & Bean Peterborough 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Every 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…

Free

Community Conversations: Exploring Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Join 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…

Free
Event Series Newcomer Storytelling Workshop

Newcomer Storytelling Workshop

Cork & Bean Peterborough 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Every 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…

Free

Living Library Plus – Aanya’s Story

Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

The 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…

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