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The Chen family - Jiubin, Ina, and Isabelle - first arrived in Peterborough from France in January 2009 after living in Paris for five years. Both Jiubin and Ina are university-educated. Jiubin has a Ph.D. from the University of Paris in chemistry. He held a research appointment for two years at Trent University.

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News > Events > Dec 2010 - March 2011: Professional Development Series
Dec 2010 - March 2011: Professional Development Series
Friday, 03 December 2010 15:55

We have developed a professional development series based on the material in the Newcomer Integration Toolkit. This is a great opportunity for frontline staff, managers and employers to be trained in each section of the toolkit at the subsidized cost of $5.00 per workshop.

Workshop schedule

Workshops:

1. Train-the-Trainer: How to Use the Toolkit in Your Workplace
Co-facilitated by Karolyn Givogue (CRRC) and Jason Stabler (NCC)
Dec 6, 2010 1-4pm, Peterborough Public Library OR Feb 3, 2011, 9.30am-12.30pm, Chamber of Commerce

2. Cross-Cultural Communication and Diversity Training
Co-facilitated by Karolyn Givogue (CRRC) and Zahra Murad
Jan 24, 2011, 10am-12pm, Peterborough Public Library OR Feb 25, 1-3pm, Chamber of Commerce

3. Immigrant-Friendly Workplace Policies
Co-facilitated by Karolyn Givogue (CRRC) and Karen Mcgee (City of Peterborough)
Jan 11, 2011, 1-3pm, Northern Lights Canada OR Mar 7, 2011, 10am-12pm, Chamber of Commerce

4. Immigrant Attraction and Retention / Accessible Spaces and Services
Co-facilitated by Karolyn Givogue (CRRC) and Tamara Hoogerdyk (NCC)
Feb 15, 10am-12pm, Peterborough Public Library OR Mar 24, 1-3pm, Chamber of Commerce

5. Anti-Mentalism meets Anti-Racism + Journeys to Canada: Stories of Migration
Facilitated by the Opening Doors Project
Jan 19, 10am-2.30pm, Northern Lights Canada or Mar 15, 10am-2.30pm Northern Lights Canada
FREE - lunch provided
Workshop description

To register for any of these workshops, please contact Hajni Hos at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 705 743 0882 x230. To guarantee your place, please submit your payment in advance of the workshop date.

 We gratefullly acknowledge the support of

  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada (Local Immigration Partnership program)
  • Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (Ontario's Community Builders Grant and Global Experience @ Work Program)
for the Newcomer Integration Toolkit and "Together We Prosper: Building A Stronger Peterborough" Professional Development Series.