TVO series on immigration to Canada...
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TVO has started a five part web series on immigration to Canada. A series of round table discussions with New Canadians. If you are interested, the links to the videos are below. You may also want to tune into The Agenda with Steve Paikin as the show devotes four nights of programs to immigration issues in Canada. The Agenda: http://www.tvo.org/cfmx/tvoorg/theagenda/
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Jan 29: Beats 4 Justice!...
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Beats 4 Justice!
A celebration of music, spoken word and activism, guaranteed to propel us toward justice.
Saturday, January 29
10pm
Splice, 379 George St. N.
$10/$5
PWYC at the door space permitting.
Featuring:
Peterborough’s own Dub Trinity, backing up the soul-rich words of guest poets
From Montreal:
Métis sound artist Moe Clark
From Toronto:
Singer/songwriter Amai Kuda
From...
Starting Jan 25: Youth Drop-in Cooking P...
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Youth Drop-in Cooking Program / Free Dinner & A Movie
Tuesdays 3:15-5:15pm
Starting Jan 25, 2011
St John’s Anglican Church
99 Brock St (lower entrance)
There will be lots of food to take home. No cooking experience needed. Childcare provided so children are welcome!
This is a free drop-in event. Wheelchair-accessible. For more info, please contact...
Starts Feb 7: Canadian Citizenship Cours...
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Learn more about Canada and Canadian culture! This course will be 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.
Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1-4 PM
Start: February 7, 2011
End: March 23,...
Permanent Resident Card...
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Do you know that your PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD has an expiration date?
Do you know that it can take up to 204 calendar days to get a new card?
Do you know you need a PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD to travel outside Canada?
So……… make sure to renew your card well before you need to travel.
If you need the forms to renew your PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD please contact one of our...
Feb 11-13: Community Movements Conferenc...
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Trent University Students Present the Community Movements Conference 2011
Canada and its Place in the World
Monday Feb 7th, 2011. Peterborough
The Trent University Students Association for International Development invites the public to the 5th annual Community Movements Conference taking place from Friday, February 11th to Sunday, February 13th at the Peterborough Public Library,...
Volunteer Vacancies at Ontario Trillium ...
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Ontario Trillium Foundation relies on more than 300 community-based volunteers to review some 1500 grant applications a year. It’s no secret that some of our BEST volunteers have come from groups such as the New Canadians Centre – organizations that may have applied for or have received an OTF grant.
There are volunteer vacancies in our region!
The Ontario Trillium...
Changes in employment services at NCC...
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Employment services at the New Canadians Centre have changed substantially over the last year. In August of 2010, we stopped receiving funds that allowed for an Employment Counsellor to work with clients as we have in the past. However, we were able to receive funds from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to fund a facilitator for the Workplace Integration Centre who would work with...
Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 13: Income Tax Clini...
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It’s tax season again! Do you need help with your taxes? Don’t be shy – come to one of our tax workshops. Forest Li is once again volunteering his time to answer questions about your tax return. If this is your first time to file your tax return in Canada, Forest will help you complete your taxes at no cost:
February 23: Wednesday, 4:00pm — 6:00pm
March 23:...
Request for Proposals: Coordination of P...
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The Peterborough Drug Awareness Coalition has received funding to undertake a youth intervention project: “The Peterborough Youth Partnership (PYP) Project.”
PDAC is seeking a Project Consultant to establish links between existing partners, initiate contact with new partners and work together with these stakeholders to develop a formalized partnership agreement outlining...
