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Nominations now open for 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact
June 12, 2025
Let’s celebrate changemakers! Nominations are now open for the 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact! Do you know a… Read more
DIVERSEcity launches Youth for People and the Planet in BC
May 30, 2025
New program supports youth taking action in their communities DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is excited to announce the… Read more
DIVERSEcity launches Delta Local Immigration Partnership
May 5, 2025
Delta Local Immigration Partnership launches to help promote inclusion and social wellbeing for Delta’s diverse population On the… Read more
Five calls to action against racism and hate
April 11, 2025
DIVERSEcity’s Together Against Hate publication released with five calls to action As we wrap up our 2025 Together… Read more
DIVERSEcity issues three RFPs for external services
April 10, 2025
Three new request for proposals (RFPs) for banking, audit and insurance services From time to time, registered charity… Read more
It’s National Drowning Prevention Week, so here at DIVERSEcity we’re teaming up with the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch to share tips and information to help keep you safe while swimming. ![]()
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Many newcomers to Canada didn’t grow up around lakes or with access to swimming lessons, but here in BC, water is everywhere — from beaches to backyard pools. According to research, 31% of drowning victims were non-swimmers.![]()
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That’s why swimming is more than a fun summer skill, it’s a life-saving one. ![]()
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Visit your local pool or recreation centre to get familiar with safe swimming environments. You can learn more about: ![]()
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💧 Culturally inclusive swimming programs ![]()
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💧 Basic water safety terms ![]()
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💧 Teaching children how to recognize safe and unsafe water areas ![]()
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Together, we can build water confidence and prevent drownings before they happen. ![]()
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Let’s stay safe together this summer! 🏊 ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #NDPW2025 #SwimSafeBC #NewcomerSafety #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta #SaferTogether
It’s been a busy day at Surrey Fusion Festival! Looking forward to another full day tomorrow. Come chat with us tomorrow in the Canada Pavilion. ![]()
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#SurreyFusionFestival @surreybcevents
Fareed, a 28-year-old newcomer who arrived in Canada from Pakistan in December 2024, joined DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders program just two months later. With a degree in architecture from his home country, Fareed had a clear goal: to become a project manager in the construction industry. But, like many newcomers, he needed guidance to navigate Canada’s educational and employment systems.![]()
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Through Future Leaders, Fareed explored career options, discovered financial support programs and enrolled in the Project Management program at BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology. Soon after he secured a full-time role as a lead drafting technician. ![]()
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Fareed’s journey reflects the resilience of so many newcomers who arrive with hopes and dreams and just need the right community to help them thrive. “The Future Leaders Program has given me the hope to dream bigger,” Fareed shares. “It provided me with the knowledge and skills to pursue the career I always aspired to … and helped boost my self-esteem when I needed it most.”![]()
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Want to succeed like Fareed? The next session of our Future Leaders program is starting September 8, 2025! If you’re ready to step into your future, learn more here: buff.ly/rD3WpuS![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #FutureLeaders #youthemployment #youthjobs #newcomers #education
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How the DIVERSEcity Future Leaders Program empowers newcomer youth, builds confidence and opportunities for growth and job-skills development
While many of us look forward to sunny weather, rising temperatures can be dangerous, especially for children, older adults, outdoor workers and people living alone or without reliable access to cooling. Dehydration, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses can escalate quickly if we’re not prepared. ![]()
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That’s why DIVERSEcity has created 10 simple steps to help you Beat the Heat. 🌞 ![]()
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But safety isn’t just about what you do for yourself – it’s about how we can look out for one another. A quick phone call to an elderly neighbour, checking in on a friend with mobility issues, or sharing this graphic with your community can go a long way. ![]()
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Libraries, malls and community centres can serve as great cooling spaces. Fans and A/C are great at home, but even shaded areas and light clothing can make a difference. ![]()
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Whether you’re out running errands, gardening outdoors or relaxing at home … as climate change makes extreme weather more common, these summer safety habits are more important than ever. ![]()
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Stay cool, connected and enjoy the summer safely. 🏖️ ![]()
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Find these tips as a download in English, Spanish and Punjabi here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/environmental-resources/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunites #BeattheHeat #SummerSafety #CommunityCare #ClimatePreparedness #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta
Whether you need help understanding your legal rights, learning how to access housing or health care, finding work or simply connecting with others in your community – DIVERSEcity’s Safe Haven program offers the knowledge, tools and support to guide you forward. ![]()
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Our free workshops offer a variety of information on topics such as: ![]()
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✅ The refugee claim process ![]()
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✅ Guidance on finding housing and jobs ![]()
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✅ Knowledge about health care, education and life in Canada ![]()
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Our workshops are a safe and supportive space to ask questions and connect. ![]()
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Multilingual support in languages including Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish may be available. Childminding and bus tickets may also be offered. ![]()
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This is a free service open to all refugee claimants. ![]()
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Empower your journey. Find your footing. Grow your community through Safe Haven. ![]()
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Learn more about the Safe Haven program here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/settlement-services/services-for-non-permanent-residents/safe-haven-prog... ![]()
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Explore all our Safe Haven and other DIVERSEcity events on our Events Calendar at: www.dcrs.ca/events/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #Workshops #DIVERSEcity #NewcomersWelcome #RefugeeClaimants #SurreyBC #Delta