Deadline Soon!! “Peterborough as a...
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The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration is looking for submissions of photographs that illustrate the theme of Peterborough as a welcoming community. Entrants are encouraged to consider the perspective of newcomers to the area and to highlight the unique aspects of our geographical area in their photographs.
Extended Contest Deadline: May 31,...
Housing Stability Workshop Series...
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February 25, 2011
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Sponsored by:
Community Counselling & Resource Centre (CCRC) in partnership with City of Peterborough Social Services
Workshops Location: CCRC Training Room, 540 George St., Peterborough
Nutrition on a Budget
Mar. 10, 1:30 – 2:30pm,
Presenter: Kelly Proulx, Partners in Pregnancy
Beware of Door to Door Energy Contract Sellers
Mar. 24, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Presenter: Kelly Scott, CCRC,...
Participate in a Study about Immigrants...
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February 24, 2011
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Researchers at the University of Western Ontario are recruiting immigrants to complete an online survey. It will take approximately one hour to complete and you will have a 1 in 15 chance of winning a $50 gift certificate to Chapters/Indigo.
To participate you must be: employed, at least 18 years old, and an immigrant who has been living in Canada for less than 10 years.
To sign up,...
Research Study for Chinese Mothers...
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February 24, 2011
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Dr. Cindy-Lee Dennis and Researchers at the University of Toronto are conducting a study to learn more about early motherhood in Chinese women who migrate to Canada compared to early motherhood in Chinese women born or raised in Canada.
If you are a Chinese woman who…
(1) is pregnant or recently had a baby (less than 4 weeks old) and
(2) speaks fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, OR...
March 16: “Georges Laraque – My Cana...
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The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) is organizing a one-day event on March 16: “Georges Laraque – My Canadian Story”. Fresh off his appearances on CBC’s “Battle of the Blades” and “Canada Reads”, NHL veteran Georges Laraque will be coming to Peterborough to share his experiences as a second-generation immigrant from Haiti and how it...
Mar 14 and 15: Kids Club...
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February 22, 2011
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The New Canadians Centre Kids Club will host two afternoons of fun on March 14 and 15, from 1pm-3:30pm at St. John’s Anglican Church at 99 Brock St. Parents and children join us for games, crafts, dancing (March 14), storytelling (March 15), and, of course, snacks, on these afternoons. Parents must attend with their children. Please contact Dawn to register at 705-743-0882...
Mar 11-May 8: “Travelling Roots...
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February 22, 2011
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‘Travelling Roots’ is an exhibit at the Art Gallery of Peterborough that showcases original works by New Canadian Centre children and youth who have participated in the Art Gallery of Peterborough art classes. The show will run from March 11, 2011 until May 8,...
Free computer classes at Fleming...
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February 22, 2011
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The Basic Computer Awareness course introduces students to a number of different applications including Windows XP; Microsoft Word, Internet, Email, Microsoft Excel and Power point. Students may begin once per month and will start at the application being taught by the teacher at that time and then continue to circle around until they have completed all of the modules.
Classes are...
Feb 26: Free used clothing (good-quality...
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February 21, 2011
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Event: Meet Your Needs
Saturday Feb 26, 9am to 1pm
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
5 Flora St, Norwood
Bring a bag or two and some...
Feb 21: NCC Office Closure...
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Please note that the NCC office will be closed on Monday Feb 21 for Family Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday Feb 22. We apologise for any inconvenience...
