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Canada Day 2021: a time to reflect

June 30, 2021

This year on Canada Day, July 1, let’s pause, learn and reflect, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous… Read more

Seniors go digital with DIVERSEcity’s Seniors TechConnect: a tablet loaning library

June 3, 2021

DIVERSEcity receives support from federal government, United Way and Surrey Libraries for its Seniors TechConnect tablet loaning library!… Read more

BC Multiculturalism Grant helps support DIVERSEcity’s Together Now program

April 20, 2021

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society has been awarded a BC Multiculturalism grant of $5,000 toward its Together Now LGBTQ+… Read more

DIVERSEcity makes donation to Nisa Helpline for International Women’s Day; PCRS matches it!

March 8, 2021

Today, on International Women’s Day (March 8), DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is proud to announce it has continued… Read more

Announcing the winners of this year’s LGBTQ2S+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Awards!

January 27, 2021

DIVERSEcity exclusive sponsor of Sher Vancouver’s January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award LGBTQ2S+ activist Christopher Nkambwe of Toronto… Read more

New business incubator for women makers and creators

October 30, 2020

DIVERSEcity, VCC and Canadian Western Bank partner to support women entrepreneurs build businesses and community Women are still… Read more

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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.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.Tina Balachandran, who attended on behalf of DIVERSEcity, is seen here with the Office’s Manager of Engagement Chitha ManoranjanCongratulations to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner for this compelling and changemaking work. Learn more about it here bchumanrights.ca/inquiry-into-hate/#hopetohate #humanrights #stophate ... See MoreSee Less
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We, at DIVERSEcity, are pleased to introduce Ian Robinson, our new Chief Financial Officer. Ian is a trusted finance professional with 20 years of progressive experience within government, education and the non-profit sectors. 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). 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. 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.” Welcome, Ian! Please read more about his background here: www.dcrs.ca/leadership-team/ian-robinson/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Call for Indigenous Mural Artist! 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. 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. For more details and to apply, please visit the link in bio. 🔗 #SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation@artscouncilofsurrey @museumofsurrey @surreylibraries @surrey_schools @surreyartgal @frafcaconnect @thecityofsurrey @bcartscouncil @artsbc @bcallianceforarts ... See MoreSee Less
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