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Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day!

June 27, 2025

Today is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a time to celebrate the many cultures that make up our communities. At… Read more

Explore the refugee journey during World Refugee Day

June 20, 2025

Today is World Refugee Day. It takes tremendous courage and resilience to restart your life in a completely… Read more

Tola’s story: Facing challenges together

June 19, 2025

A DIVERSEcity story on an LGBTQ+ refugee during Pride Month and in advance of World Refugee Day this… Read more

Coast Capital & DIVERSEcity speed-networking event empowers jobseekers

June 13, 2025

Newcomers from DIVERSEcity programs and financial professionals from Coast Capital connect On June 12, 2025, DIVERSEcity partnered with… Read more

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

What becoming Canadian means to one of our citizenship prep course participants

May 30, 2025

This week has been Citizenship Week in Canada (May 26 to June 1, 2025). We spoke with Khadija… Read more

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Nominations are open for the 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact — but only until Sunday, July 13, 2025! Do you know a changemaker creating meaningful social impact in the community? Whether it’s an inspiring youth leader, an advocate for food justice, or an organization advancing gender equity, nominate them today for this recognition. There are eight award categories that cover diverse areas of impact. ⭐ Youth Leadership Award ⭐ Food Justice Advocate Award ⭐ Strengthening Safety Award ⭐ Inspiring Seniors Award ⭐ Reconciliation in Action Award ⭐ Gender Equity Award ⭐ Community Changemaker Award⭐ Diverse Abilities Award Deadline for nominations is Sunday, July 13, 2025. Nominate them here: www.dcrs.ca/awards/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #AwardsofImpact #SurreyBC #Awards #DIVERSEcity #impact #nonprofit #community #youth #leader #genderequity #foodjustice #youthleadership #changemaker #reconciliation Surrey Schools Options Community Services M.O.S.A.I.C. ISSofBC Kwantlen Polytechnic University AMSSA BC ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Canada Day from all of us at DIVERSEcity! The beauty of Canada isn’t found in a single thread, but in the many. Each person, culture, story and journey adds to the rich tapestry we call home. Woven together, we can create something stronger — an inclusive society made vibrant by our differences and resilient through our shared connections. Today, we recognize the country’s history, respect the land, honour the First Peoples, and celebrate the diverse people and communities who are shaping Canada's future. #CanadaDay #DIVERSEcity #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #delta #Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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Our first Choose to Move group has begun! 11 older adults ages 60 to 80+ from the Chinese community met for low-impact exercises, meaningful conversations and plenty of laughter and support! Choose-to-Move is a free program that provides seniors with motivation and support to become more active, meet new friends and make a positive change in their daily routine! Learn more about our seniors programs here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/ #surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #seniors #movement ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

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Do you lead an emerging non-profit organization? Looking to build your capacity, funding and impact? DIVERSEcity’s BUILD BC-Yukon program is here to support your organizational growth and strengthen your service delivery capacity through: ✅ One-on-one coaching and mentorship ✅ Group training ✅ Self-paced learning activities ✅ Resources to improve governance and funding readiness ✅ An opportunity to become a funding recipient via DIVERSEcity ✅ Networking with non-profits, regional partners and AMSSA BCOpen to BIPOC-led non-profit grassroots organizations in BC and Yukon providing services to newcomers, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, seniors, youth, women and people with diverse abilities. Register for BUILD BC-Yukon here: forms.office.com/r/zEG5KzNP17 Learn more by contacting Sumaiyyah Adam, Project Manager, at 604-307-6486, email buildbcy@dcrs.ca, or visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/partnership-services/build/#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #LowerMainland #VancouverIsland #Okanagan #NorthernBC #Yukon #BC #Vancouver #nonprofit #BIPOC #impact #growth ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker who needs some legal information? Learn about legal help through Legal Aid BC for issues such as representation in court, advocacy, deportation letter removal, document processing, housing assistance, divorce, family law, mental health and addiction information and more.The workshop is delivered in English with language support in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish on various dates at DIVERSEcity at 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC.Register here: forms.office.com/r/VFZHHeKCVh #ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #LegalAid #workshop #refugeeclaimants #surreybc #Delta Legal Aid BC ... See MoreSee Less
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