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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

DIVERSEcity Board of Directors is elected for 2022–2023

October 3, 2022

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce the election of the Board of Directors at its 44th… Read more

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2 days ago

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Today, April 28, is election day. Voting is an important right and responsibility for all Canadian citizens 18 years and older. Go vote today for your local federal member of Parliament, along with the next Prime Minister of Canada. Bring your voter registration card and ID to the polling station listed on your registration card. Not yet registered? You can still go to your assigned polling station today and bring ID and proof of citizenship and address. Find your polling station by postal code here: www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e Let’s go and vote!#Vote #Canada #CanadaElections #CanadianElections Elections Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

DIVERSEcity
We at DIVERSEcity are heartbroken about yesterday’s tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver, a celebration of the Philippines community. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted and the entire Philippines community. Need help or information? A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue or call 604-717-3321. ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

DIVERSEcity
We’re at the Social Value Tradeshow in #Vancouver today, hosted by Destination Vancouver in partnership with Buy Social Canada and Indigenous Tourism BC. Dean Lin, head of DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre, one of our three social enterprises at DIVERSEcity, is there to connect with and share learnings with other socially responsible suppliers making an impact in the community for both people and the economy. Learn more about DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/#Buysocial #socialenterprise #ForPeopleForCommunities #sociallyresponsible ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

DIVERSEcity
The federal elections are around the corner! Join Taseem Kaur, Regional Civic Educator from Elections Canada to learn all about the Canadian elections and get ready to vote! Taseem will go over the voting process, who can vote, different ways to vote, how to register, voting in referenda and more!Plus, participants will get to practice voting with a fun voter simulation activity. Open to permanent residents and naturalized citizens.This session takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 am, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ... See MoreSee Less
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