New Canadians Centre

For 45 years, the New Canadians Centre has been at the forefront of supporting newcomers and shaping conversations around immigration. But what does the future hold? In this episode finale, we sit down with NCC’s former Executive Director, Andy Cragg, to explore the evolving landscape of immigration—from shifting public attitudes to emerging policies and the challenges and opportunities ahead. We’...

The New Canadians Centre has always adapted to meet the needs of the community—but what happens when those needs outgrow our current space? In this episode, we explore NCC’s vision for a new home at St. James Church, a space that could provide stability, growth, and expanded services for newcomers. Join us as we discuss this exciting transition with Andy and Julie, diving into the reasons behind t...

Starting a new life in Canada is a complex journey, and for many newcomers, standard settlement services may not be enough. Recognizing this, the New Canadians Centre (NCC) expanded beyond the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) and general settlement services to introduce a Case Management team—a bridge of tailored support for those with more complex settlement needs. In this episode, we talk w...

For decades, the New Canadians Centre (NCC) has responded to global and local crises, adapting to support those in need. In Episodes #6 & #7, we explored the Syrian refugee crisis - how it shaped our work and our community’s response. In this episode, we continue the conversation by looking at how NCC has responded to the Ukrainian and Afghan refugee crises and how we continue to adapt to an e...

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey—one that requires reflection, learning, and action. At the New Canadians Centre (NCC), we are committed to Truth and Reconciliation through meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities, education, and systemic change. In this episode, we sit down with Andy Craigg, Mauricio Interiano, and Yvonne Lai to discuss NCC’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan and...

The New Canadians Centre (NCC) supports newcomers in Peterborough and surrounding areas while also working to create a more welcoming and inclusive community for immigrants and refugees. While our settlement and client services have traditionally been a priority, recent years have seen significant growth in our community development efforts. Our Community Development team has expanded, allowing us...

Presenter: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2025)

Interviewee: Carol Lawless, Hajni Hos; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)

Interviewee: Maicel Neema; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)

Interviewee: Chantal Bouillon; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)

Interviewee: Anne Elliott; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)

Interviewees: Kemi Akapo & Jess Devlin; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)

Interviewee: Liana Honsinger; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)

Interviewee: Jason Stabler; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)

Interviewee: Caitlin Barratt; Interviewer: Mauricio Interiano (published in 2016)