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!