September 23: NCC Social Event and Fundr...
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As many as 20 million people have been affected by the floods in the regions of North-West Frontier Province, Punjab and Sindh. An estimated 4 million people alone are homeless and the rainy season will continue into September. To raise funds for the relief efforts, the NCC will be organizing a social event and fundraiser.
Date: Thursday September 23
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Location: Silver...
October 18: Kids Club...
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The activities will be facilitated by Julia Goodwin and other NCC volunteers. Activities may include: sports, crafts, games, and singing. The program is open to all of our clients and is free for everyone.
October 18 (Monday), 1.00-3.30pm, St. John’s Anglican Church (99 Brock St.)
Snacks will be provided.
To register, please contact Faye at the NCC (faye@nccpeterborough or...
Sept 15: Prosperity Tradeshow...
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This is a great networking opportunity with more than 130 local businesses in attendance. The PPCII and Workplace Integration Centre will have a booth as well. For more information, please contact the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce at (705) 748-9771 or visit http://www.peterboroughchamber.ca/.
September 15, 12:00-7:00pm, Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. W), free...
Free household and furniture items...
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Free furniture and household items are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All items are in good condition. You must be able to pick up the furniture and other items yourself. Some of the available items include:
· Kitchen table with chairs (two sets)
· China cabinet
· Sofas (two)
· ...
Starts Sept 30: Peterborough Parent-Chil...
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The popular Parent-Child Mother Goose program is back! The program has been offered since 2007 in partnership with the New Canadians Centre and the Peterborough Public Library. The program has brought newcomer and other families together to share as a group the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and storytelling. The goal of the program is to use simple bouncing...
Sept 24: Wrap It Up – Sharing Inte...
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Join us as we explore and celebrate culture by sharing food! At this workshop, you can learn how to prepare foods from different cultures that are either “wrapped” or “rolled”
- Sushi, Rice-paper rolls, Crepe
Friday September 24 2010 10:00am – 12:30pm at the New Canadians Centre
For more information and to register, please contact Faye at 743 0882,...
Starts Sept 13: Canadian Citizenship Cou...
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Learn more about Canada and Canadian culture! This course is geared towards people studying for Canadian citizenship based on the new guide, but is also open to those interested in learning more about their new country and culture. Students should be of intermediate or advanced level English.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Start: September 13, 2010
End: October 25,...
“Continuous Learning” –...
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“Continuous Learning”
Caitlin Barratt (right) with NCC Volunteer Vicky Rojas (left)
My time at the New Canadians Centre has been a sincerely rewarding and enriching experience. Not only did I learn a great deal about myself, but also about the immigrant experience and newcomer communities in Peterborough. When I was hired on with the NCC, I was thrilled and ecstatic to be...
16 Sept: Take Back the Night...
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7pm: Rally and march starting at Victoria Park
Refreshments and Open Stage to follow at St Paul’s Church
For more information, please contact the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre at 748...
26 Aug: “Continuous Journey”...
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492 Tamil men, women and children from Sri Lanka have arrived at B.C.’s coast by ship and have claimed refugee status. While those on board have stated that they are fleeing from mass murders, disappearances, and extortion, many have accused them of being terrorists and queue-jumpers. Meanwhile, PM Stephen Harper is considering changing the law in order to prevent similar ships...
