May 6: Workshop “Landed Immigrants...
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A Workshop with Shaista Patel
This workshop offers a space for discussing the rights and responsibilities for settlement in Canada. It is particularly aimed at people of colour. We have often heard that the relationship of people of colour to this land is different from that of white settlers. What does this difference mean for how we, as people of colour, are responsible for living on...
Workplace Training Opportunities Availab...
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Would you like workplace training? Are you a women who is currently receiving support from Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?
The City of Peterborough Social Services is offering:
. 12 weeks of training, 12 hours per week in any field
. No limit on the number of women that can participate in the program
. $250 to cover work-preparation costs (for...
May 18: Join the Newcomer Advisory Group...
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Want to make Peterborough a more inclusive city for immigrants? Join the Newcomers Advisory Group. This group will give you an opportunity to have your voice heard on topics such as:
• What would make you feel at home in Peterborough?
• What support did you need when you first arrived?
• How can newcomers find meaningful work?
• What would you like...
Purchase a Target!Pak ($20) and support ...
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One World ESL School is looking to generate administration, textbook and local transportation funds to assist African students visiting Canada to learn English in a program with the UVIKIUTA charitable organisation oof Tanzania.
You can help by purchasing a Target!Pak for $20.00. Each Target!Pak contains 20 offers from local businesses. These are some of the offers in your Target!Pak:
-...
May 15: Discussion “Date with Demo...
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Date with Democracy
When: 10am-2pm, Saturday May 15
Where: Sadleir House, 751 George St. N.
Facilitated Group Discussion Questions
* Does democracy function in our local government in such a way as to encourage public participation? If so, how? If not – what can we do about it?
* What should be the function of the media in a truly democratic society?
* How can democracy be...
Community job posting: Coordinator, Pete...
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Peterborough/Northumberland Victim Services is looking to fill a position for Coordinator – Supportlink and Victim Quick Response Programs.
Deadline for resume May 5, 2010 – by email or mail only.
For more information, please see the job...
May 6: Fundraising Dance for Colombian R...
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Fundraising dance for Colombian Refugee Family
Featuring The Channel Cats live at the Junction, 253 George St. North
Date and time: Thursday 6 May, 7.30pm
Tickets: $20 (youth $10)
For more information and tickets, please contact Tony Buell at 761 1595
This event is sponsored by St John’s Anglican Church,...
Launch of new immigration portal...
Website opens doors to immigrants Andrew Houston, Peterborough Examiner (video) With the click of a mouse, Peterborough opened its doors to the rest of the world. Those were the words of Mayor Paul Ayotte at city hall Thursday afternoon at the launch of the new www.welcomepeterborough. ca portal, providing resources and valuable information about Peterborough to new immigrants deciding...May 6: Healthy Families Workshop...
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Workshop:
Oppositional and Defiant Children and Teens: Understanding Them and Creative Management Strategies with Dr. Kevin Nugent, Kinark Psychiatrist
WHEN: Thursday May 6th, from 7-9pm
WHERE: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N.
WHO: The workshop will be of interest to parents, caregivers, teachers and other...
May: Trip to Ottawa Tulip Festival...
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We are planning an NCC trip to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa this May. More information will be sent out on this list as soon as details are...
