As B.C. temperatures rise, DIVERSEcity and the Lifesaving Society of BC-Yukon are teaming up to help protect our… Read more
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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
From storytime adventures to hands-on learning tools, libraries have so much to offer families and kids during the summer months. ![]()
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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! ![]()
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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. ![]()
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Don’t miss your chance to discover all that Surrey Libraries have to offer! 📚 ![]()
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Everyone welcome. Mandarin support available. To register please contact us at: nzhang@dcrs.ca or call 604-363-2753. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity #LoveLearning #DiscoverReading #ComunityConnections #NewcomerSupport #SurreyBC #Delta
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.![]()
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Open to newcomer women (less than five years in Canada) who are 30 years or older.![]()
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Apply for the grant now until August 3, 2025 at: forms.office.com/r/UXXUv9fh0d ![]()
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For more information, please contact Asmaa Shahin at ashahin@dcrs.ca.![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #women #newcomer #grant #FREE #credentials #foreigncredentials #skills #immigrant
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. ![]()
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At this event you’ll have the opportunity to: ![]()
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🤝 Connect with professionals ![]()
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🎓 Learn how to break into the education field ![]()
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🏫 Discover college and language school career paths ![]()
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🙋 Ask questions and get tips to build your future ![]()
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This session is designed to help jobseekers explore careers in a welcoming and informative space. ![]()
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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. ![]()
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Let’s build your path in education together. ![]()
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To register visit the link www.dcrs.ca/event-details/safe-haven-networking-event-explore-a-career-in-the-education-sector/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunites #DIVERSEcity #EmploymentWorkshops #CareerSupport #NetworkingEvent #NewcomerSupport #SurreyBC #Delta @selccollege
Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow – they’re leading today. ![]()
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Tina Balachandran, our Senior Manager of Equity & Community Engagement was recently interviewed by La Source to chat about the launch of Youth for People and the Planet in BC – a province wide program supporting BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer and underserved youth ages 15-30 to lead meaningful, community-based projects. ![]()
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“We are honouring the leadership that’s already there and creating space for youth to thrive – because they are the ones building the community.” She says. ![]()
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From climate justice to reconciliation, youth participants will engage in mentorship, skill-building and project planning – with the opportunity to receive micro-grants of $5,000 to bring their big ideas to life! ![]()
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Learn more or apply today to be part of this movement for social and environmental impact. Together, we can build a more inclusive and sustainable future. ![]()
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Read the full article here: thelasource.com/social/community/2025/06/24/diversecity-launches-new-program-in-support-of-youth-... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #YouthLeadership #ClimateJustice #CommunityConnections #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta
DIVERSEcity launches new program in support of youth leadership – The La Source
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Tuesday June 24 2025 at 6:30 Community DIVERSEcity launches new program in support of youth leadership Lillian Liao Youth and children are the present – not the future, says Tina Balachandran, senio...
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. ![]()
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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. ![]()
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Here are a few tips from the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon to help keep you water safe:![]()
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🏊 Never swim alone. Many drownings happen when someone is by themselves. ![]()
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🚫 Avoid alcohol near water. 41% of adult drownings involve alcohol. ![]()
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🛥️ Wear a lifejacket when boating. ![]()
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BC’s wilderness is beautiful — but it’s even better when we look out for one another. ![]()
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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. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #NDPW2025 #SwimSafeBC #NewcomerSafety #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta