Canadian Multicultural Festival

June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. For the month of June, the New Canadians Centre is organizing the second Canadian Multicultural Festival, a series of programs and events to celebrate multiculturalism in Peterborough.

 

“The cultural landscape in Peterborough is rich and lively. The Festival gives us a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to learn, to share and to celebrate”, says Andy Cragg, Executive Director of the New Canadians Centre.

 

Details and registration: https://nccpeterborough.ca/multiculturalismfestival/

 

We launched the month with the Multicultural Food Crawl (June 1 to 30). Here are some other activities taking place between Jun 23 and 30:

 

Family Zumba Party – Friday June 23, 5-7pm

Join us and the City of Peterborough to celebrate the launch of the Canadian Multicultural Festival 2023! Bring the family to join us for a Zumba Party.  Free face-painting, henna tattoos, giveaways and more!

Flavours of the World Sampling Day – Saturday June 24, 12-7pm

Visit any of our 10 Multicultural Food Crawl restaurant partners and try a sample for free (while supplies last).

 

Community Conversation – Wednesday June 27, 6.00pm at the Peterborough Public Library

To mark World Refugee Day (June 20), join us for a community conversation on “Healing and Hope – Reflections on Refugee Experiences in Canada”.  Engage in a conversation surrounding the challenges faced by displaced individuals, how they engage in the healing process, and the role of compassion and care in rebuilding lives.

Moderator: Jim Hendry, Community Leader

Panelists:

Khadija Warsame – Somali Community Leader

Madura Sundareswaran – Family Doctor, Peterborough Newcomer Health Clinic

Momin Rahman – Professor, Department of Sociology, Trent University

Samar Sallam – Case Management Worker, New Canadians Centre

Special Performer: Samantha Banton, Poet

 

Try It Series

Take the opportunity to try a new activity! All activities are family-friendly.

 

• Cricket – Monday June 26, 6.30pm at the New Canadians Centre (in collaboration with the Peterborough Cricket Association): Learn how to bat, ‘bowl’, and field, and then put your fresh skills to the test with a little game among participants!

 

• Vietnamese Cooking – Wednesday June 28, 6.00pm at the New Canadians Centre:

Learn to make Vietnamese coffee, rice paper rolls, Vietnamese pizza and pandan waffles!

 

• K-Pop Dance – Thursday June 29, 1.00pm at the YMCA: Join Anthony Nguyen (@appa.astro on TikTok) for a K-Pop Dance workshop and fulfill your fantasy of being a K-Pop Star! Beginners are welcome.

 

• Multicultural Crafts – Friday June 30, 10:00am at the New Canadians Centre: Everyone welcome to join us for a morning of crafts! Try making Mexican paper flowers, pinwheels, Ukrainian vinok (wreath), folding origami and more!

 

• Salsa Dance – Friday June 30, 6:00pm at Quaker Foods City Square: Summer nights are great for salsa! Bring your dancing shoes and join Latin Express for an evening of salsa, bachata and merengue! Beginners are welcome.

 

Cultural Fusions Video Series

 

This video series brings 6 dancers and musicians from different countries together in Peterborough to create unique pieces that showcase their craft and cultures. From the cuatro to Chinese opera, Ukrainian folk music to Bharatanatyam dance, Italian opera to classical piano – read about their stories and enjoy the beautiful pieces! https://nccpeterborough.ca/multiculturalismfestival/

 

Watch for more news to come about our programming for July 1 – “Lessons from the Land” at Beavermead Park, 9.30am to 3.30pm

For more information about the New Canadians Centre’s Canadian Multicultural Festival celebration, visit https://nccpeterborough.ca/multiculturalismfestival/ and follow us on Facebook @newcanadianscentre and Instagram @newcanadianscentre.

 

This “Celebrate Canada” event is supported by Canadian Heritage, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area, United Way of Peterborough of District and the City of Peterborough.

The New Canadians Centre Peterborough is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. We are all Treaty people.

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For more information, please contact:
Yvonne Lai, New Canadians Centre at 705-743-0882, at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca