New Canadians Centre – Creating Thriving Communities Panel Discussion • May 1 2025

Panel Discussion – “Creating Thriving Communities: Government and Community Support for Immigration in 1825 and 2025” As part of the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial celebrations, this panel discussion will explore the role of government and community support in shaping successful immigration policies and outcomes in smaller centres like Peterborough-Nogojiwanong, past and present. The discussion will highlight lessons learned from the Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 and immigration programs today. It will also consider what is needed for future immigration strategies to help both newcomers and communities thrive. This event is organised by the New Canadians Centre, the lead member of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership, in collaboration with Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Panelists:

• Abigayle Stoddart, BA History Student, Trent University
• Andy Cragg, Executive Director, New Canadians Centre
• Dennis Carter-Edwards, Retired Historian, Parks Canada
• Melissa Kelly, Senior Research Associate, Toronto Metropolitan University

“Nine Ships 1825 is pleased to partner with the New Canadians Centre for this important panel discussion. Immigration remains a vital part of Canada’s development as a diverse, prosperous, and creative nation. The panel promises to be a thoughtful and important discussion on this very contemporary topic,” states Nine Ships 1825 Chair Brendan Moher. What:              Panel Discussion – “Creating Thriving Communities: Government and Community Support for Immigration in 1825 and 2025” Date:               Thursday, May 1, 2025 Time:              2:00 – 3:30pm Location:        New Canadians Centre (221 Romaine Street) Registration: bit.ly/1825-2025panel -30- Established in 2008, the Peterborough Immigration Partnership (PIP) is a community-based partnership of individuals and organisations (including the New Canadians Centre) which envisions a community where the meaningful economic, social, and cultural integration of newcomers ensures a prosperous and inclusive community for all. For more information about the Peterborough Immigration Partnership, visit nccpeterborough.ca/peterborough-immigration-partnership/ Media contact: Michelle Nguyen, Peterborough Immigration Partnership (PIP) Officer, New Canadians Centre,