DIVERSEcity’s Start it Right! receives continued funding to relaunch the employment program for temporary resident youth International students… Read more
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Public Health Agency of Canada supports projects to prevent and address family violence in BC, including at DIVERSEcity
June 8, 2023
This week, the Government of Canada announced new funding for projects that will support those who have experienced,… Read more
Neelam Sahota reaches 10-year milestone as CEO of DIVERSEcity
April 13, 2023
A meaningful milestone for a racialized woman leader who is moving forward change and creating impact in BC… Read more
Business incubator helps diverse entrepreneurs plan, launch and grow their ideas
December 2, 2022
DIVERSEcity and Canadian Western Bank partner to support immigrant and BIPOC entrepreneurs build businesses About one in 10… Read more
DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair was an evening of energy, inspiration & innovation
October 20, 2022
Plus, award winners were announced in DIVERSEcity’s new Business Pitch Competition It’s #SmallBusinessWeek, a time to recognize and… Read more
Winners of the DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact 2022
October 5, 2022
Announcing inspiring winners in five categories DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce the recipients of our… Read more
We were pleased to be invited to last night’s launch of the From Hate to Hope Immersive Exhibit by the BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.![]()
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The event and exhibit were the culmination of work being done since August 2021, when B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender launched an inquiry into the rise of hate in BC during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final report released in March 2023.![]()
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Tina Balachandran, who attended on behalf of DIVERSEcity, is seen here with the Office’s Manager of Engagement Chitha Manoranjan![]()
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Congratulations to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner for this compelling and changemaking work. ![]()
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Learn more about it here bchumanrights.ca/inquiry-into-hate/![]()
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#hopetohate #humanrights #stophate
Are you a food entrepreneur? Want the recipe for success? Don't miss tonight's "Create Your Winning Food Product" event in #Burnaby, sponsored by YVR Prep, Futurpreneur and DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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Featuring Andrea Gray-Grant, founder and CEO of Good to Grow along with a panel of successful food entrepreneurs, ![]()
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Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/create-your-winning-food-product-tickets-875523503367?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbcli...
Craft your winning food product with expert guidance—join Futurpreneur today! 🥘
www.eventbrite.ca
Create your winning food product. Are you ready to turn your foodie dreams into a delicious reality?
Check out the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party hosted by Filipino BC, in partnership with the Sunset on Fraser Street Business Association!
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We, at DIVERSEcity, are pleased to introduce Ian Robinson, our new Chief Financial Officer. ![]()
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Ian is a trusted finance professional with 20 years of progressive experience within government, education and the non-profit sectors. ![]()
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Originally from the UK, Ian moved to the Lower Mainland in 2004 and holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) designation as well as a master’s in business administration (MBA). ![]()
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He highlights the varied experiences gained across multiple roles and high-performing teams as critical to guiding his thought processes and best-practice approach to assessing, managing and strengthening the finance function within organizations. ![]()
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Ian says he “gains personal satisfaction from directly contributing to the betterment of societies and enjoys the opportunity that DIVERSEcity provides in clearly connecting the work that he does to tangible and positive outcomes.” ![]()
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Welcome, Ian! ![]()
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Please read more about his background here: www.dcrs.ca/leadership-team/ian-robinson/
Call for Indigenous Mural Artist!![]()
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DIVERSEcity is seeking an Indigenous artist with experience designing murals to create a signature artwork with an overarching theme of connecting Indigenous and newcomer communities in line with truth and reconciliation.![]()
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In this role, you will be the lead artist, leading a small team of newcomers to create a collaborative mural in DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus’ event space.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please visit the link in bio. 🔗![]()
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#SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation![]()
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