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Building Home, From Lagos to Peterborough
Kolade Adewumi shares his story about moving from Lagos, Nigeria to Peterborough “My journey to Canada feels like a full circle moment, one that began long before I was old…
Volunteer Spotlight – Ana Luiza Camargo Cruz (she/her)
Meet Ana! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Social Group/Workshop Facilitator (Peterborough Women’s Group) & Special Events Volunteer. Volunteering Since: September 2023 Languages: English & Portuguese “I really love volunteering at NCC because I can put…
Help our newest neighbours spread their wings
Do you remember the joy of folding paper airplanes and watching them soar across a room? When I visited our childminding room recently, I was delighted to meet young Abdelsalem.…
Volunteer Spotlight – Sara Chokre
Meet Sara Chokre! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Social Group/Workshop Facilitator (Conversation Circles). Volunteering Since: 2024. Languages: French, English, Arabic & Spanish. “My name is Sara, and I started volunteering with the New Canadians Centre in early 2024.…
Volunteer Spotlight: Cristina Tamburello
Meet Cristina Tamburello! Our October Volunteer Spotlight! Volunteer Role/Position(s): English Support Volunteer (Conversation Circles). Volunteering Since: I started my volunteer experience in May 2025 after attending the Northumberland Winter Celebration in December…
Job Posting
We are recruiting a Building Administrator to join the NCC Team. The New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated tosupporting immigrants and refugees in the Peterborough,…
Volunteer Spotlight: David Walsh
Congratulations on your retirement, David Walsh! This month, we want to include a special spotlight and thank David for his 15 years of volunteer service at the New Canadians Centre and contributions to making…
Let’s Commit to Learning about Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is recognized across Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day acknowledges the impact of residential schools in Canada on children, families, and communities, while…
Standing Together: NCC’s Commitment to Welcoming Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 18, 2025 The New Canadians Centre (NCC) is committed to building welcoming, inclusive, and safe communities for newcomers across the Peterborough Region, the City of…
Discover Global Flavors with the “Cooking with NCC” Series!
Food has a unique way of bringing people together. At the New Canadians Centre, we celebrate this by sharing delicious dishes from around the world through our Cooking with NCC…
Volunteer Spotlight – Elizabeth Rahman
Meet Elizabeth Rahman! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Board/Committee Member. Volunteering Since: Volunteering for eons… since NCC had just one paid employee. In the early days I brought many newcomers to the NCC, drove clients…
In His Own Words: An Interview with This Year’s Ferne Cristall Award Recipient
When Ussama Al Khalid talks about language, he lights up. “It changes everything,” he says. “If you don’t talk, you’re almost like a baby – you can’t really get what…
NCC Announces Executive Director
For Immediate Release – Monday July 7, 2025 New Canadians Centre Welcomes Jeeniraj (JJ) Thevasagayam as New Executive Director Peterborough, Ontario – Following an extensive search process and receipt of…
Lessons from the Land 2025
As an organization, we have reflected on the important work of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and our role in helping more people settle on lands stewarded by Indigenous Peoples.…
English Group Update!
The following English Groups are cancelled for the week, the Beginner English group on Tuesday, June 17 and the Online Wednesday English group on Wednesday, June 18. All regular English…
Launch of Canadian Multicultural Festival 2025
PETERBOROUGH – June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. For the month of June, the New Canadians Centre is organizing the fourth annual “Canadian Multicultural Festival”, a series of programs and…
Celebrating Small Wins
It is easy to feel daunted by global events and economic pressures today. The ice storm was just one more challenge to overcome. I hope you got a boost from…
New Canadians Centre seeks Executive Director
Founded in 1979, the New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting immigrants and refugees across the Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton and Northumberland regions. NCC…
New Canadians Centre Assumes Ownership of Historic St. James United Church Building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Peterborough, ON – April 14, 2025 The New Canadians Centre (NCC) and St. James United Church are pleased to announce that NCC has officially assumed ownership of…
Volunteer Spotlight – Srini Sivaprakasam
Photo: Srini in the middle of the photo with other NCC volunteers at the 2024 Winter Celebration Meet Srini Sivaprakasam! (he/him) Volunteer Role/Position(s): English Tutor and Special Events Volunteer. Volunteering Since: 2024 Languages: English &…
Upcoming Activities
Intercultural Communication for Public Leaders
New Micro-Credential Course: Intercultural Communication for Public Leaders The New Canadians Centre, in partnership with Trent University, is offering a 4-week in-person micro-credential course focused on building effective intercultural communication and…
NCC Leadership Group
Do you want to learn new skills, meet people, and be more involved in the community? Join our Newcomer Leadership group, a 6-week series from February 18 to March 25,…
English Conversation Circle (Online)
Practice your English while meeting new people! Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your language skills, we are here to help. Make new friends, and practice English…