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The Peterborough Partnership on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) will be hosting its second ‘Together we Prosper’ Conference on November 17th from 1-8pm at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough.
Join us as we explore the benefits of and tools for integrating newcomers by exploring such topics as:
o Diversity, Creativity and the Economy
o Diversity and Inclusivity in the Workplace
o Newcomer Mental Health
o Immigrant Integration Best Practices
o Engaging Newcomer Youth in Peterborough
Presenters at the conference include community stakeholders from the Peterborough area as well as invitees from outside of the area who will share their best practices from their own communities.
Among these speakers will be:
--Bonnie Kennedy: Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment
--Dan Taylor, CEO of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation
--Dr. Rosana Pellizzari- Medical Officer of Health for the Peterborough County City Health Unit
--Scott Clerk: Project Manager, Kingston Immigration Partnership
--John C. Dorland: Senior Associate Graybridge Malkam
For the first time, the keynote address will be delivered by a newcomer to Peterborough.
Childcare will be provided by a registered Early Childhood Education at no cost to conference participants
To view the conference program and to register for the conference (cost=$20) and for childcare please visit the conference page at ppcii.ca
For further information, contact Jason Stabler at (705) 743-0882 x 230 or jason@nccpeterborough.ca
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