Season's Greetings

The New Canadians Centre will be closed from Wednesday December 23 until Friday January 1 for the holiday season. The centre will re-open on Monday January 4, 2010 at 9:00am.

If you cannot wait until Monday January 4 to speak with a counsellor, please call (705) 761 4365 to book an appointment. Please leave a detailed message including your name, phone number, and why you are calling. A staff member will return your call as soon as they are available.

Thank you and Happy Holidays from all of us at the New Canadians Centre.

PPCII Website Tender

The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) is seeking tenders for the design of a new PPCII website (www.ppcii.ca). Bids shall be delivered by courier or by hand no later than 3:00 p.m. December 22, 2009 to:

Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration
205 Sherbrooke St. Unit D
Peterborough, Ont.
K9J 2N2

Attn: Yvonne Lai, Outreach Coordinator

Bids delivered after 3:00 p.m. on December 22, 2009 will be returned, unopened.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Bid requirements are posted on http://ppcii.blogspot.com/

Questions from prospective bidders must be presented via email to: yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca. The questions will be answered directly. Q&A's will also be posted anonymously at http://ppcii.blogspot.com/ for the benefit of all prospective bidders.

For information about the PPCII, please visit the Partnership Council menu at the New Canadians Centre website: www.nccpeterborough.ca

Dance Around Latin America

Join us for a night of dancing and music from the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego!

Date: Wednesday Dec 9, 2009
Location: Market Hall
Time: 7.00 - 9.30pm

Tickets: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, $2 students

The cash bar will be open and finger food will be served.

Tickets are available at the door and the New Canadians Centre.



Image credit: Carole Katchen (www.carolekatchen.com)

New Program here at the NCC!

French Conversation Class

Would you like to practice your French?

Voulez-vous pratiquer francais?

Thursdays

(Beginning November 12th)

3:30pm - 5:30pm

New Canadians Centre

205 Sherbrooke St.

Peterborough

If you can speak some French and you would like to practice with other learners, then please come to the class and give it a try.

The class will be facilitated by a native French speaker and a fluent university student who is currently studying French.

If you would like to attend, then please contact Steve at the New Canadians Centre (steve@nccpeterborough.ca, 743-0882), or come to the Centre on Thursdays to join the class.

Potluck Dinner Tuesday, October 27 (5:30 pm)

Multicultural Potluck

Dinner and a Movie

Please come to enjoy an evening of great food and friendship in this welcoming environment.

We will be showing a local documentary about the struggles and joys of immigrating to Peterborough

A potluck is an event where everyone brings some homemade food (enough for 5-10 people) to share. Everyone has a chance to taste each other’s food.

Everyone is welcome. The event is free. You do not need to register. If you have any questions, then please contact Steve at 743-0882 or host@nccpeterborough.ca

Successful bidder of the Peterborough Partnership Council`s graphic design tender

The Peterborough Partnership Council put out a tender for graphic design services on August 20, 2009.The bids were all assessed by the Resource Development and Marketing Committee and “Sheenimpressions” was the successful bidder.

Questions Regarding Tender for Graphic Design for Partnership Council

We are accepting tenders for graphic design for the Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration. We will be listing on our blog answers to the questions potential providers have asked.

For more information, see TENDER Bid Requirements

Q: What is required for the Style Guide?

A: The purpose of the Style Guide is to lay out guidelines for the Council members in terms of proper use of the logo and 'look' of the materials the graphic designer has provided. For example, how to determine the size/ colour/ position of the logo when using it in new materials such as posters that will be created in the future. It will up to the graphic designer to determine what information, and how much information is required in the Style Guide in order to ensure the integrity of their designs.


Q: In terms of the brochure (item e), is it possible to be a little more specific as to its content? If there are to be photographic images, would they be provided or would we either need to source or create?

A: We had in mind the traditional double sided three panel brochure. It would contain the main information about the Council: our mandate, our contact information, and how to become a member. In terms of how to best display this information, and the images and photographs, we would be hoping to receive guidance and suggestions from the designer. We have access to a large selection of quality photographs through our partner agencies.Our own photographs should suffice, and be most realistic, in terms of photographic content. So in terms of your quote, no need to factor in sourcing or creating photographic images.

NCC Toronto Zoo Trip

Come and join us on a exciting day at the Toronto Zoo where you can see lots of animals such as tigers, gorrillas, elephants, snakes, bears, and more! Check out the new Tundra Exhibit where there are animals such as artic wolves, reindeer, and polar bears. Also there is a waterpark and there is even a place where you can touch sharks and stingrays!

When: Saturday, August 29

Time: Leave NCC: 8:00am – Return: 6:00pm

Transportation: School Bus

Price: Adults - $28, Children - $22

To register please contact Amanda at amcaine@flemingc.on.ca or 743-0882.

Money Management Workshop

· Do you want to learn how to make the most out of your money?
· Would you like tips on how to reduce impulse purchases?
· Do you want to learn how to create an easy monthly budget?
· Would you like to learn about saving money and where you can do this?

Then come to the Money Management Workshop given by Nancy Jackson from the Credit Counselling Services of Peterborough. This workshop will teach you how to deal with money appropriately through easy lessons and tips. You can also learn about banks, interest rates, debt, and loans.

When: Thursday, August 20
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Where: NCC Board Room

To register please contact Amanda at amcaine@flemingc.on.ca or 743-0882.

Kids Week August 4 - 7

New Canadians Centre

Kids Week

Kids can come and join us at the Centre for a week of Crafts, Games, Movies, and Fun!

Tuesday, August 4, 1pm-4pm

Wednesday, August 5, 1pm-4pm

Thursday, August 6, 1pm-4pm

Friday, August 7, 12pm-4pm

There will be drinks and snacks given Tuesday to Thursday.

Lunch will be given on Friday

Children need to be registered with Amanda by Tuesday, August 4 (11am). Please tell Amanda that your kids would like to come

(amcaine@fleming.on.ca or 743-0882)

July 24th Potluck canceled

We are sorry that our potluck had to be canceled this evening.

Tour of the Peterborough Liftlocks

We are organizing a free tour of the Peterborough Liftlocks

Watch a documentary film about the Liftlocks
Tour the exhibit tunnel and visitor centre to learn about its history
Climb to the top of the Liftlocks to see how they work
Guided tour from the Liftlock's staff

Tuesday, July 28
9:30 am -12:30 pm
We will meet at the New Canadians Centre, then travel to the Liftlocks

If you would like to come, then please register with Steve at the New Canadians Centre (743-0882 or host@nccpeterborough.ca)

Potluck Picnic at the Zoo - Friday, July 24

The New Canadians Centre would like to invite everyone to a Potluck Picnic at the Peterborough Zoo.

We will have outdoor games for the children, so make sure to bring the entire family.

Please join us to eat good food and to meet great people.
Everyone is welcome!

Contact Steve for more information (743-0882, host@nccpeterborough.ca)

Potlucks are meals where everyone shares their homemade food. If possible please bring some cooked food (enough for 4-5 people) to share with the rest of the group. Example: rice dish, casserole, lasagna, fruit and desserts.


When: Friday, July 24
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: 1230 Water St. North (Peterborough), Shelter/Cabin #1 near the river. Park in the main parking lot on Water St., or take the bus to the main entrance of the zoo and follow the path near the main entrance down to the river.




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Trip to Blue Jay's game - Sunday, July 26

Please come and join us for a fun trip to Toronto
to see a Blue Jay's baseball game!

When: Sunday, July 26, 2009

Time: Leave New Canadians Centre at 9:30am
Return to New Canadians Centre at 6:00pm

Transportation: School Bus

Drinks on the bus will be provided by the New Canadians Centre. Please bring your own lunch and snacks to eat on the bus. It is not allowed to bring food or drinks into the stadium.

Cost: 23$ Adults
18$ (children under 13 years old)

You MUST register with Steve or Amanda by Wednesday, July 22 at 743-0882 or host@nccpeterborough.ca.

Mock Citizenship Test

Sample Citizenship Test Answers:

1. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

A. First Nations, Métis, Inuit.

B. Acadians, Métis and Inuit.

C. United Empire Loyalists, Métis and Inuit.

D. Inuit, Métis and Acadians.]

2. From where does the name “Canada” come?

A. From the Inuit word meaning country.

B. From the French word meaning joining.

C. From the Métis word meaning rivers.

D. From “kanata”, the Huron-Iroquois word for village.

3. Who is Canada’s Head of State?

A. Governor General of Canada.

B. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

C. Prime Minister.

D. Lieutenant Governor.

4. Which was the last province to join Canada?

A. Newfoundland.

B. Alberta.

C. Saskatchewan.

D. British Colombia.

5. What is the population of Canada?

A. About 20 million.

B. 38 million.

C. 17 million.

D. About 31 million.

6. Name the five regions of Canada.

A. Midwest, North, South, East, Central.

B. Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies and British Colombia.

C. Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and North.

D. West, Central, East, Prairies and Territories.

7. One third of all Canadians live in which province?

A. Quebec.

B. Ontario.

C. Northwest Territories.

D. Manitoba.

8. What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?

A. Alberta (Edmonton) and Saskatchewan (Regina).

B. Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).

C. Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).

D. Saskatchewan (Regina), Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto).

9. What are the three levels of government in Canada?

A. Federal, Provincial/Territorial, Municipal or Local.

B. Federal, Territorial and Provincial.

C. Federal, Provincial and City.

D. Federal, State and Local.

10. What country is Canada\s largest trading partner?

A. Mexico.

B. United States of America.

C. China.

D. Japan.

11. What did the government do to make immigration to western Canada much easier?

A. Built the Trans Canada Highway.

B. Build the St. Lawrence Seaway.

C. Offered cheap land.

D. Built a railway across the Prairies to the Pacific Coast.

12. Name six responsibilities of citizenship.

A. Get a job, make money, raise a family.

B. Vote, join a political party, get a job.

C. Care for the environment, don’t litter, pay taxes.

D. Vote, care for our heritage and environment,

eliminate injustice.

13. What is the capitol city of Canada?

A. Ottawa.

B. Toronto.

C. Montreal.

D. Hull.

14. Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

A. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech.

B. Equality rights and to care for Canada’s heritage.

C. Basic freedoms and obey laws.

D. Aboriginal people’s rights and to volunteer.

15. What year was Confederation?

A. 1867.

B. 1871.

C. 1898.

D. 1870.

Check out the article in the Peterborough Examiner on the Citizenship Test:

http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1637247

Also check out: A Look at Canada - the Guide to the Citizenship Test at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/cit-test.asp

Thanks so much to everyone who came out and participated in a great
Multicultural Canada Day!

Multicultural Canada Day: Many Cultures One Pride

This Canada Day, come experience the diversity of Peterborough in the City's most multicultural event!

Multicultural Canada Day:
10am - 4pm at Del Crary Park
(92 George St. N. at Little Lake)

INTERNATIONAL FOODS
From roti to shishkabob to hamburgers!

LOCAL CRAFTS

KIDS' ZONE
Face-painting, henna, crafts, & games!

CITIZENSHIP TEST
Ever wonder what new immigrants have
to do to become Canadian citizens?
See if you can pass the Citizenship test!

LIVE PERFORMANCES
(1:30 - 3:30pm)
Aboriginal drummers, Indian dance, Spanish poetry,
hoop dancers, martial arts, 'Oh Canada' sung in Ojibway,
and more!

June 24 - AGM and 30th Anniversary Celebration!

This year our AGM marks the start of our 30th annivesary!
Come celebrate, hear about how NCC has evolved over the years, and celebrate the leadership of resigning Executive Director, Carmela Valles.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
5:30 - 9:30 PM
Market Hall (336 George St. N.)

On the Agenda:
Financial & Year-End Reports
Board Elections
Guest Speakers
Volunteer of the Year Award
Special Presentation:
Carmela Valles and 30 years of NCC
Light Dinner
World Music Dance

New Canadians Centre Women's Group

Interested in getting together with other women to talk? engage in different activities? Well... come on by to the New Canadians Centre Women's Group! The group has a new time starting Friday May 15. The group will meet in the New Canadians Centre board room from 4- 6PM. Each week the women's group will be meeting on Fridays! So if you are looking for an enjoyable way to end the week, this is it.

Dates in May:

May 15
May 22
May 29

We are also looking for short stories, recipes, jokes, anecdotes for our newletter.

For more information please contact Sophia Ayala at sophia@nccpeterborough.ca or call at 705-743-0882 ext. 223

Possible workshop themes upon request include but are not limited to:

self-esteem
nutrition/health
creative expression
slang/ idioms
music
storytelling
gardening
dance

April Potluck Tonight!!! - Apr. 28/09

Multicultural Potluck Dinner and Volunteer Appreciation Night!

Our volunteers are the heart of the New Canadians Centre. Because of these great people we are able to make Peterborough a more welcoming place for everyone. Please join us for GOOD FOOD, FRIENDS, AND DANCING! Carolina will be teaching us some Latin dancing!

MARKET HALL
336 GEORGE ST. NORTH
on
APRIL 28TH, FROM 5:30 - 9:OO PM

For more information, please contact Steve at 743-0882, or host@nccpeterborough.ca

EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!

* Potlucks are meals where everyone shares their homemade food. If possible, please bring some cooked food (enough for 4-5 people) to share
with the rest of the group. Example: rice dish, casserole, fruit and desserts. Thank You!

HOST Program

All of the event advertised on this page are facilitated under the HOST Program.
The Host Program helps newcomers adjust to life in Canada and learn about Canadian culture while building friendships and a stronger community. With the assistance of trained volunteers, the host program helps newcomers to integrate and feel at home in their new community.
If you are interested in getting involved with the Host Program as a volunteer or participant contact Steve at: steve@nccpeterborough.ca

The HOST program offers many windows of opportunity on how you can get involved. We hold social gatherings such as the Women's Group and Potluck dinners, as well as other social functions. You can pick up a calender of the activities we plan for the month at the front desk, view the calender under the events tab on the ncc website (http://www.nccpeterborough.ca/), or use this blog to get daily updates on what is going on.

The HOST program can also match a new Canadian, with a local volunteer to help you adjust to life here in Peterborough.

Kid's Fun Club

The Kid's Fun Club will be run on Friday April 24th, 2009 at the New Canadians Centre from 1:00-3:30. The focus will on Earth Day with many fun activities organized by Julia. All kids are welcome!

Income Tax Clinic for Newcomers

An income tax clinic for newcomers will be held on Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 4:00-6:00 at the New Canadians Centre. This session is lead by Forest Li who will give participants advice on tax matters that pretain especially to first time tax payers here in Canada.

Dance Around Africa Fundraiser

We would like to thank everyone who took part in the Dance Around Africa Fundraiser held at Market Hall on March 26. It was a great success and we look forward to having similar events in the near future. Thank you for your generous donations and support, all proceeds made at this event will go to the New Canadians Centre

What is Multiculturalism?

On March 26th, 2009 an open discussion was held at the NCC to try to answer the question "What is multiculturalism?" This discussion was led by Sophia Ayala and Elisha Brodeur, two Trent students. Below is the article as printed in the Peterborough Examiner:




Click on the link below to watch a video of an interview with Sophia and Elisha after the discussion.

http://www.peterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplayGenContent.aspx?e=11656

Potluck Dinner and Dance

On April 28th, 2009 from 5:00-9:00 PM at Market Hall

we will be hosting a

Potluck dinner and dance with Latin America Music.

This is a free event and all are welcome!

Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share with others if possible.

There will be a raffle with prices.

We hope to see you there for this fun event!

Women's Group

The NCC Women's Group is a social group that meets once a week on Fridays. Participants get the chance to meet new friends and participate in fun activities such as: scrapbooking, gardening, cooking, crafts and group outings. Ideas are always welcome as to what new activities and initative would interest you. This group is open to all age groups.

For more information, please contact Steve at: steve@nccpeterborough.ca

Are you interested in learning English or Spanish?

The NCC has 2 informal language classes that are open to new Canadians and the public to improve language skills. These are free programs and registration is not required.

For more information on these classes, please contact Steve at: steve@nccpeterborough.ca

Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to speak Spanish the way that the Spanish do? You will learn the most important and common expressions, phrases and small talk, idioms, vocabulary and slang. The aim is to boast your self confidence, improve your pronounciation and enhance your knowledge of useful subjects. The result will be to strengthen your conversational skills, and you will be able to get your questions answered by a trained Spanish teacher.

6:30-8:30 at the New Canadian Centre
April Dates:
Every Monday!
(6, 13, 20, 27)

English Conversation Circles

Practice your english in a relaxed way and make new friends.

5:30-7:30 at the New Canadian Centre
April Dates:
Every Thursday!
(2, 9, 16, 23, 30)

NEW BLOG

This blog has been created to help keep you informed about special events that our organization, the New Canadians Centre, will be involved in or hosting. Thank you for your interest! Here at the New Canadians Centre, we encourage everyone to participate actively in the community from new Canadians to the public in general. It is a great way to meet new people and feel a sense of involvement.

We hope to see you at many upcoming events!

Please feel free to view this page on regular basis, call or stop by at any time to learn more about special events that we will be running.

Address: 205 Sherbrooke Street
Unit D
Peterborough, ON

Phone: (705) 743-0882