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The Story of a Welcome Group in Surrey, BC: “These volunteers were going above and beyond!”

April 15, 2024

Check out this blog post from the Together Project! In his role as Volunteer Coordinator at DIVERSEcity, Together… Read more

DIVERSEcity at WorkAbility: working together to create psychologically safe workplaces

April 11, 2024

Garrison Duke, COO, DIVERSEcity, speaks on panel on inclusive workplaces On April 10, 2024, Garrison Duke, COO, DIVERSEcity,… Read more

Zahra’s Story: Finding confidence

April 4, 2024

Being a young newcomer comes with its own set of insecurities and challenges. For DIVERSEcity Youth Programs participant… Read more

Be the Leader of Your Life: DIVERSEcity X Minerva BC sold-out Women’s Leadership Forum

March 26, 2024

On March 8, the Anvil Centre in New Westminster came to life with dialogue and connection as about… Read more

Stronger communities together: Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2024

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that commemorates the killing… Read more

Inspiring Inclusion for International Women’s Day: messages from local women leaders

March 7, 2024

An International Women’s Day campaign by DIVERSEcity featuring local women leaders It’s International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8,… Read more

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Prepare for the speaking portion of your Canadian citizenship test with DIVERSEcity’s Conversation Circle where you can connect and chat with others! Join weekly drop-in sessions to prepare for the oral interview section of the citizenship test. For more information, call 604-547-1323, email kdyck@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you feel ready to take your citizenship test? Would you like some help studying? DIVERSEcity’s 20-hour course spread over 10 weeks will help you learn about Canadian history, heritage and culture, understand your rights and responsibilities as a new citizen, and become an active participant in your community. For more information call 604-307-4071, email avijh@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ ... See MoreSee Less
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DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training explores a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees from a trauma-informed lens. This training is a powerful tool for service providers in their empowerment planning with immigrant populations including women, LGBTQ+, youth, adults and seniors. Held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, these one-day training workshops (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) will be available May 13 and May 14. Registration is $25 and will include breakfast and lunch. For more information and to register, please visit: ow.ly/pWwV50Rs#VictimsandSurvivorsofCrimeWeekeNewToBCwBC Society of Transition HousesoUmoja Operation Compassion Society of British ColumbiauNepali Canadian Women's Society of British ColumbiahMothers Matter CentretNisa FoundationFoundation ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you again, Parliamentary Secretary Parmar, for taking the time to visit our Surrey Community Campus, listen to our clients' stories and participate in the critical conversation around credentials. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the beginning of BC Youth Week (May 1–7, 2024)! Here are a few snapshots of what our youth participants have been up to! DIVERSEcity Youth Programs empower newcomer and BIPOC youth through various programs, day camps and youth employment programs. We are dedicated to our local youth and to creating safe spaces where they can build skills and make meaningful connections. For more information on youth programs, email youth@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/ ... See MoreSee Less
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