The new NCC website has been completed. For up-to-date information on events, programs and news, please visit www.nccpeterborough.ca and click on "Blog".
As a result, we will not be updating this blog as of 1 Mar 2010. We hope you continue to support the blog on our new and improved website!
Monday, March 1, 2010
NCC Job Posting: Partnership Resource Coordinator
The Partnership Resource Coordinator will be responsible for building partnerships between the New Canadians Centre Peterborough and regional educational institutions.
Please find the complete job posting with details about the position and application deadlines here.
Applications will ONLY be accepted in hard copy AND IF received by 2pm on March 15, 2010.
Please find the complete job posting with details about the position and application deadlines here.
Applications will ONLY be accepted in hard copy AND IF received by 2pm on March 15, 2010.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Income tax preparation for low-income families
If you are unable to complete your income tax and benefit return by yourself and are unable to pay for assistance, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) may be for you.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers training to volunteers who can help you complete your income tax and benefit return if your income is low and your tax situation is simple. Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for deceased persons, bankrupt individuals, or individuals who have capital gains or losses, employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses. Volunteer tax preparation clinics are generally offered between February and April of each year in various locations across Canada, however, some tax clinics operate year round.
This year, tax clinics will be held at Activity Haven Seniors’ Centre, Mapleridge Seniors’ Centre, Mark Street Church, Peterborough Public Library, St. Alban’s Church, and St. Giles Church.
Visit the following link to more information about the dates and times that the clinics are held at these locations.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
YMCA Orientation Day
Are you looking to learn how to keep physically active and healthy? Please join us on a FREE, and NO OBLIGATION TO JOIN orientation day with the YMCA of Peterborough.
On March 11 at 5:30PM, we will be touring the YMCA to learn how to use the facilities and equipment. At the end of the tour, the YMCA staff will be offering 3 months free membership if you decide to join.
Also, if you decide to become a YMCA member, receive a FREE fitness assessment with a trained Personal Trainer. Please contact Sophia at sophia@nccpeterborough.ca to register or any Settlement Counsellor at (705) 743-0882.
Black History Month event
Free Family/Youth event features storytelling with J. Nichole, readings & book signing with children’s author, Afua Cooper, and a live community performance of Beaux Dixons, Other Peoples Heaven, with FireBrand Theatre.
When: Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Where: Peterborough Public Library (downstairs)
Time: 2:30 pm to 5 pm
The Kawartha World Issues Centre invites you to participate in an afternoon of live performing arts in honour of Black History Month and in collaboration with the International Dub Poetry Festival Peterborough 2010 which is being held in Peterborough from Feb. 25th to 28th.
What is Happening?:
J. Nichole, a distinguished dub poet and scholar, will regale her audience with storytelling as part of the afternoon activities. Nicole was the 2004-2005 winner of Toronto International Reggae Music Award for Dub Poet of the year.
Well known author, Afua Cooper, will read from her two latest childrens books. My Name is Henry Bibb: A Story of Slavery and Freedom offers a fictionalized first-person account of Bibbs life growing up as a slave and starting a family while he gains knowledge of his surroundings and plans his escape to freedom. Coopers other book, My Name is Phillis Wheatley, depicts the struggles and achievements of another important person in the history of North America, the poet Phillis Wheatley. Wheatly is kidnapped from Senegal, Africa and forced into slavery, later becoming part of an experiment to see if a slave can be educated!
(Note: Cooper’s books will also be on sale if you’d like to purchase one for a book signing).
And last but not least, wrapping-up the afternoon is a live performance by Firebrand Theatre who will be performing Beau Dixon’s short play “Other Peoples Heaven”, and bringing to life the story of Viola Desmond, who fought for civil and political rights in Canada during the American Civil Rights Movement.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Please note that parental discretion is suggested for children under 10 years of age due to the mature theme.
The library will be open upstairs from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Sponsored by Kawartha World Issues Centre, New Canadians Centre Peterborough, Community & Race Relations Committee of Peterborough, the Dub Poet Collective, Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts.
For more information about this event or the festival, visit www.kwic.info or call 748-1680. We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteers needed to join Canada Day Planning Subcommittees
We have begun our planning for our annual Multicultural Canada Day event in Del Crary Park, and are looking for volunteers to assist with various aspects of planning:
a) "Green"ing of the event
This subcommittee will be working on reducing the environmental impact of the event
b) Cultural show
This subcommittee will be working with the Artistic Director to schedule the performances
c) Parade
This subcommittee will be planning the NCC's entry for the Canada Day parade
d) Fundraising
This subcommittee will be exploring alternate sources of funding for the event
e) Vendors
This subcommittee will conduct surveys with past vendors
If you are interested in joining any of these subcommittees, please send an email to Steve and indicate which subcommittee you would like to join.
a) "Green"ing of the event
This subcommittee will be working on reducing the environmental impact of the event
b) Cultural show
This subcommittee will be working with the Artistic Director to schedule the performances
c) Parade
This subcommittee will be planning the NCC's entry for the Canada Day parade
d) Fundraising
This subcommittee will be exploring alternate sources of funding for the event
e) Vendors
This subcommittee will conduct surveys with past vendors
If you are interested in joining any of these subcommittees, please send an email to Steve
Members needed for NCC Board Outreach Committee
Members needed for Board outreach committees!
Time commitment is a minimum of 3-5 hours per month.
As a committee member you will develop the skills necessary to become a Board member.
A) Community Outreach Committee
Past projects:
1) Gala events
2) Dance Around Africa, Dance around Caribbean
The current projects of this committee are:
1) to organize large scale events, such as our popular dances, for the broader community
2) to organize a membership drive to engage community members in the work of the NCC
B) Client Outreach Committee
Past projects:
1) New NCC Website
2) Client feedback and evaluation
Current project:
1) To develop a walkabout program. This consists of creating a manual and a process so that every newcomer who comes to the NCC will have a volunteer give them a walking tour of Peterborough, customized to their own interests and needs.
If you are interested in joining a committee, please send your interest and skills to Coen Bruin, Chair of Personnel and Nominating committee at coenbruin@hotmail.com or 749-0896
Time commitment is a minimum of 3-5 hours per month.
As a committee member you will develop the skills necessary to become a Board member.
A) Community Outreach Committee
Past projects:
1) Gala events
2) Dance Around Africa, Dance around Caribbean
The current projects of this committee are:
1) to organize large scale events, such as our popular dances, for the broader community
2) to organize a membership drive to engage community members in the work of the NCC
B) Client Outreach Committee
Past projects:
1) New NCC Website
2) Client feedback and evaluation
Current project:
1) To develop a walkabout program. This consists of creating a manual and a process so that every newcomer who comes to the NCC will have a volunteer give them a walking tour of Peterborough, customized to their own interests and needs.
If you are interested in joining a committee, please send your interest and skills to Coen Bruin, Chair of Personnel and Nominating committee at coenbruin@hotmail.com or 749-0896
Join the NCC Women's Group
The facilitators for the group are Rosie Schmidt & Evangelina Rodriguez.
Meeting time: Every Friday, 10am to 12 pm
Location: New Canadians Centre
First meeting: Friday March 26
For more information, please contact Steve Ross at steve@nccpeterborough.ca, 743 0882 x222
Public Viewing: Emerge Photo Collection
PRHC EMERGE COLLECTION PUBLIC VIEWING PLANNED FOR ARTSPACE
Peterborough, ON – The general public will have a four-day opportunity to preview the Emerge photography collection at ARTSPACE prior to its permanent installation in the Dembroski Emergency Department of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).
On Thursday, February 25th and Friday, February 26th from 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th from 12 pm – 4 pm, a public viewing of the Emerge photography collection will be held at ARTSPACE (378 Aylmer Street N., Peterborough). Admission is free and archival prints and a catalogue will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to the PRHC Foundation to support future phases of the Emerge project and art in the hospital.
An innovative public art installation, Emerge is a permanent collection of more than 90 photographs. It has been made possible through the kind donation of images by amateur and professional photographers from the region, and through the generous financial support of George and Kathy Dembroski, the PRHC Emergency Physicians and the Peterborough Foundation.
Committee member and project coordinator Barbara Chisholm said the choice of the Emergency Department as the location for the permanent exhibit was strategic.
“PRHC is now home to a beautiful new Emergency Department, but this hasn’t changed the fact that it’s a highly stressful environment for patients and their families as well as for the staff who work long hours there,” said Chisholm. “Anything in these surroundings that can help calm, support or distract patients will be of significant benefit. While this could be called an art collection that no one intentionally seeks out, in reality, tens of thousands in our community will view these inspiring images ever year.”
Exclusive images from the collection are available upon request.
For more information about the Emerge project, contact:
Barbara Chisholm
Coordinator, Emerge Project & Member, Art Steering Committee
T: (705) 741-5119
Peterborough, ON – The general public will have a four-day opportunity to preview the Emerge photography collection at ARTSPACE prior to its permanent installation in the Dembroski Emergency Department of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).
On Thursday, February 25th and Friday, February 26th from 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th from 12 pm – 4 pm, a public viewing of the Emerge photography collection will be held at ARTSPACE (378 Aylmer Street N., Peterborough). Admission is free and archival prints and a catalogue will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to the PRHC Foundation to support future phases of the Emerge project and art in the hospital.
An innovative public art installation, Emerge is a permanent collection of more than 90 photographs. It has been made possible through the kind donation of images by amateur and professional photographers from the region, and through the generous financial support of George and Kathy Dembroski, the PRHC Emergency Physicians and the Peterborough Foundation.
Committee member and project coordinator Barbara Chisholm said the choice of the Emergency Department as the location for the permanent exhibit was strategic.
“PRHC is now home to a beautiful new Emergency Department, but this hasn’t changed the fact that it’s a highly stressful environment for patients and their families as well as for the staff who work long hours there,” said Chisholm. “Anything in these surroundings that can help calm, support or distract patients will be of significant benefit. While this could be called an art collection that no one intentionally seeks out, in reality, tens of thousands in our community will view these inspiring images ever year.”
Exclusive images from the collection are available upon request.
For more information about the Emerge project, contact:
Barbara Chisholm
Coordinator, Emerge Project & Member, Art Steering Committee
T: (705) 741-5119
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Immigrant Health in Ontario
This profile highlights immigrant health using provincial level findings from Statistics Canada’s Canadian CommunityHealth Survey (CCHS). It compares self-perceived health, risk factors, use of services, and chronic conditions among immigrants and the Canadian-born population. The analysis is based on data from the combined 2005 and 2007/08 CCHS for the Ontario population age 12 and over (unless otherwise stated). The total sample size for this combined data file is 81,286 respondents (16,443 of whom are immigrants). Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) level analysis, provided in an accompanying spreadsheet, allows LHINs to profile their individual immigrant populations.
Download report here
Download report here
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