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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…
Read MoreBringing 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…
Read MoreHonoring 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…
Read MoreLaunch 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…
Read MoreLessons from the Land 2024 – Building Bridges Towards Reconciliation in Nogojiwanong
For many years, the New Canadians Centre organised Multicultural Canada Day on July 1, a celebration of the rich diversity of culture that we enjoy in Canada and locally here…
Read More2024 Canadian Multicultural Festival
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. For the month of June, the New Canadians Centre is organizing the third Canadian Multicultural Festival, a series of programs and events to celebrate…
Read MoreLaunch of Multicultural Festival
New Canadians Centre launches Multicultural Food Crawl 2024 PETERBOROUGH – June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. For the month of June, the New Canadians Centre will be organizing the Canadian…
Read MoreHonoring National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
As June unfolds, we join in the celebration of National Indigenous History Month and look forward to commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. These observances provide us with…
Read MoreCelebrating Pride Month: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
As June dawns upon us, the New Canadians Centre is happy to join in the celebration of Pride Month—a time to honor and uplift the 2SLGBTQ+ community, celebrate diversity, and…
Read MoreSupport for Palestinians resettling in Cobourg
We have connected with Eman Alatbash, an NCC client who is living in Cobourg. Since the conflict started in Gaza, Eman has been trying to get her family to safety.…
Read MoreOCASI Calls On Speaker To Lift Ban On Keffiyehs
OCASI CALLS ON THE SPEAKER OF THE ONTARIO LEGISLATURE TO LIFT HIS BAN ON KEFFIYEHS IN THE CHAMBER Toronto / May 6, 2024 – The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving…
Read MorePromoting Mental Health Awareness: Observing Mental Health Week
As Mental Health Week approaches, the New Canadians Centre stands in solidarity with individuals and communities across Canada in raising awareness and fostering dialogue about mental health. Organized by the…
Read MoreHealth Fair for Newcomers to Canada
Learn about Navigating the Healthcare System Date: Wednesday April 24, 2024Time: 11:00am to 2:00pmLocation: St. James United Church / NCC (221 Romaine St.) Drop In Between 11am and 2pm to…
Read MoreUpcoming Activities
Beginner English Group (in-person)
Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Group. Our volunteer English Instructors Christie and Manal will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways. Care for Newcomer…
Read MoreYouth Group
This group is open to newcomer youth in high school. Join us for a fun activity with NCC every Tuesday! We will meet at NCC most Tuesdays unless indicated otherwise…
Read MoreIntermediate-Advanced English Group (online)
Continue developing your English skills in a fun environment! This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus…
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