New Canadians Centre Northumberland
600 William Street K9A 5J6 Cobourg, ON, Canada

Join @REALPAC_News on May 14 for a webinar discussing what is needed to dismantle #antiasian racism in Canada. Panelists include @shebuildscities , Gary Yee of @ccncsj and our very own board chairperson, @twpyyc . To register, follow this link https://cutt.ly/PbQzofn

Are you an essential worker? The Government of Canada has announced a new limited-time pathway to permanent residence for temporary residents working in the health care sector or an essential occupation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to learn more about the eligibility, requirements, and application guidelines for this new time-sensitive pathway!... Friday, May 14 @ 2pm via Zoom Registration is required. To register or learn more, please contact Faye: [email protected], (705) 743-0882 or (705) 761-6827

Have you taken the 2021 #Census yet? The deadline to complete it is May 11, 2021! Check your mail for your access code!

Have you applied yet? Join #TeamNCC this summer!

Reminder: On May 6 we are opening a new pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 eligible essential workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution. Find out if you are eligible today: https://bit.ly/3exGgQE

Join our team! We are hiring for 3 positions, including one to support newcomers in #Northumberland! See the full job postings & application guidelines here: https://nccpeterborough.ca/about-us/work-with-us/

Because of You, Newcomers like Thelma Dillon are Inspired to Give Back in their Communities Thelma remembers the day she decided to instruct a Zumba Class outside. We had gone into lockdown because of the pandemic. It was cold and raining. And then to top it off, it started to snow, she tell us. A long time Zumba instructor at the Palisade Gardens Retirement Community in Cobourg, Thelma wanted to do something to lift people’s spirits and help them stay connected while they... were in isolation. I instructed the Zumba class outside in the courtyard beneath their balconies. Everyone could see me and it made people very happy. Originally from the Philippines, Thelma is a nurse, volunteer medical responder, and manager of the Northumberland Multicultural Dance Troupe. When she first arrived in Canada, Thelma says the New Canadians Centre played a major role in supporting her and helping her to form community connections. I’m so grateful for the help and encouragement I received when I was a newcomer. The best way for me to say thank you is to help and support others. This is why we are here. To help and take care of one another. Read more of this story, and other inspiring stories of community and connection in our 2020 Gratitude Report: www.nccpeterborough.ca/publications/

**Updated info added, please refer to image #2** As a annual partner of the Giving Tree, we are sad to announce it will not be running this year, but don't fret, there are options for those in need of food/toy assistance. Please see image for details.

Join in for a couple of lunch time stories!

The interest to sponsor form for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents program is now available. It will remain open until November 3 at noon EST. Submit your form today: https://pgp.apps.cic.gc.ca/sponsor?l=en-CA

Are you waiting to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s Help You Prepare! We are offering a 6-part workshop series for Permanent Residents who have already applied for Canadian Citizenship and awaiting their Citizenship Test.... During this series, we will review the various sections of the test and work through practice tests together. We will follow the Discover Canada Guide. Participants are encouraged to attend all 6 sessions. All sessions will be hosted online via Zoom each Monday, 7-8pm from November 2 to December 7. Registration is required. To register, or learn more, please contact: Faye: [email protected] (705) 743-0882 ext. 236

Happy Thanksgiving from the New Canadians Centre! We hope that you and love ones have a peaceful Thanksgiving! Although this year looks and feels different, we... are thankful for our community sticking together and doing our part to look out for each other. We encourage you to connect with your loved ones virtually where possible. Our #Ptbo & #Northumberland Offices are closed today. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13 and available virtually all day and in-person for brief-services at our Peterborough location from 9:30-11:30am. Photo by: Ghofran Al Hamwi, taken during the SPARK-NCC Newcomer Youth Photography Project

Are you a refugee leader? Do you want to engage in a direct and meaningful way in global policy discussions? Lerrn - Local Engagement Refugee Research Network is now accepting applications for the Refugee Advisory Network, an independent advisory body to the government of Canada. The Network will be made up of refugee leaders who will amplify refugee voices to advise Canada on global policy impacting refugees.... Deadline for applications: 5pm EST Friday, 16 October 2020 For more details and how to apply

Does your career need a fresh start? It's never too late to make a change! CULINARY ASSISTANT Class begins October 19th. Register today! Email ---> [email protected] #ptbo #kawarthalakes #northumberland #lindsay #durham #ontario #training #cooking #nutrition #chef #food #matureadults #midlife #adult #education #pivot #transition

Do you want to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada? The Parents and Grandparents program opens at noon EDT on October 13, 2020 and remains open until noon EST on Nov 3, 2020. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-announces-deta

October is the Hispanic Heritage Month in Northumberland!

Oficial Proclamation of the Hispanic Heritage Month in Northumberland County.

This year, Canada became a member of Welcoming International, a coalition of initiatives that fosters inclusion and diversity across Canada and around the . Jo...in us for #WelcomingWeek Sept. 12 to 20 by #CreatingHomeTogether virtually and making our communities inclusive and equal for all. See more

2/2 Join @PARN4Counties Outreach Worker Mackenzie today in Cobourg and Port Hope to learn about harm reduction #InternationalOverdosePreventionDay

Registration is open for our *FREE* online, 4-6 week training programs! Do you love helping others? Are you patient and compassionate? Love cooking and organizi...ng? A career as a PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT may be the perfect fit for you! Build on your current skillset or begin a new career. Limited class size. Email for registration details: [email protected] #kawartha #northumberland #haliburton #peterborough #seniors #homecare #health #nutrition #healthcare

Learn new skills and increase your employability with our #FREE #online training programs. Our Culinary Assistant program is 4-6 weeks of online and in-kitchen ...training at our commercial kitchen in #Peterborough A few of the topics covered in this program include: * Safe food handling * Meal planning * Nutrition for older adults * Fundamentals of cooking and baking * Job search strategies and more!... Email today to register. Class begins September 14! ---> [email protected] #food #service #industry #seniors #aging #kawartha #ontario #eLearning #virtual