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Staying Safer Together: water safety tips for National Drowning Prevention Week

July 21, 2025

As B.C. temperatures rise, DIVERSEcity and the Lifesaving Society of BC-Yukon are teaming up to help protect our… Read more

Beat the Heat 10 tips for keeping cool this summer

July 17, 2025

Summer heat can be hazardous – especially for older adults, kids and those without cooling. Check out these… Read more

Future Leaders Program helps youth thrive in education, employment and confidence

July 16, 2025

From uncertainty to opportunity: How DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders Program empowers newcomer youth, including Fareed and Sonam. At DIVERSEcity,… Read more

DIVERSEcity leaders make BIV’s BC500 list of influential business leaders

July 14, 2025

Neelam Sahota and Kam K. Raman make BIV’s BC500 list of most influential business leaders for 2025 Being… Read more

BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials Sunita Dhir visits DIVERSEcity

July 4, 2025

On July 4, 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials Sunita Dhir at… Read more

New DIVERSEtalks podcast episode, “Building a Better Canada,” out now!

July 3, 2025

In the latest episode of DIVERSEtalks: Conversations for Change, host Ria Renouf sits down with DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam… Read more

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From storytime adventures to hands-on learning tools, libraries have so much to offer families and kids during the summer months. Whether you’re looking for activities or ways to inspire your child’s love of reading, imagination and curiosity, this free online session is for you! Happening on Tuesday, July 29 from 1:30–2:30pm via ZOOM, join this DIVERSEcity workshop, Exploring Library Resources in Surrey, to learn more about summer programs, interactive learning tools and family-friendly activities offered by Surrey Libraries. Don’t miss your chance to discover all that Surrey Libraries have to offer! 📚 Everyone welcome. Mandarin support available. To register please contact us at: nzhang@dcrs.ca or call 604-363-2753. #ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity #LoveLearning #DiscoverReading #ComunityConnections #NewcomerSupport #SurreyBC #Delta ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you a newcomer women professional who wants to get your credentials recognized? Get up to $2,000 in grant money to update your foreign credentials and pay for costly exams or licensing fees with the Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women, sponsored and funded by Coast Capital.Open to newcomer women (less than five years in Canada) who are 30 years or older.Apply for the grant now until August 3, 2025 at: forms.office.com/r/UXXUv9fh0d For more information, please contact Asmaa Shahin at ashahin@dcrs.ca.#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #women #newcomer #grant #FREE #credentials #foreigncredentials #skills #immigrant ... See MoreSee Less
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Whether you’re new to Canada or looking for your next opportunity, join us for a free Networking with Employers event where you’ll hear from Sandeep Bains, Regional Marketing Director at SELC College and SELC Language College. At this event you’ll have the opportunity to: 🤝 Connect with professionals 🎓 Learn how to break into the education field 🏫 Discover college and language school career paths 🙋 Ask questions and get tips to build your future This session is designed to help jobseekers explore careers in a welcoming and informative space. Hosted by Safe Haven’s Employment Programs, this is a free event for refugee claimants on July 25 at 12:30 at DIVERSEcity in #SurreyBC. Let’s build your path in education together. To register visit the link www.dcrs.ca/event-details/safe-haven-networking-event-explore-a-career-in-the-education-sector/ #ForPeopleForCommunites #DIVERSEcity #EmploymentWorkshops #CareerSupport #NetworkingEvent #NewcomerSupport #SurreyBC #Delta @selccollege ... See MoreSee Less
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Canada is known for its pristine lakes, rivers and coastlines — but open water can be unpredictable, especially if you didn’t grow up around it. Whether you’re camping, fishing or cooling off on a hot day, it’s important to know that 70% of drownings in Canada happen in open water, not pools. That’s why water safety matters more than ever. Here are a few tips from the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon to help keep you water safe:🏊 Never swim alone. Many drownings happen when someone is by themselves. 🚫 Avoid alcohol near water. 41% of adult drownings involve alcohol. 🛥️ Wear a lifejacket when boating. BC’s wilderness is beautiful — but it’s even better when we look out for one another. If swimming in lakes and rivers is new to you or your family, know that learning is part of the journey. Share what you learn, ask questions and help keep your community safe. #ForPeopleForCommunities #NDPW2025 #SwimSafeBC #NewcomerSafety #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta ... See MoreSee Less
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