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Black brilliance illuminated at Black in BC event

February 10, 2025

DIVERSEcity’s Black in BC event brings community together while celebrating Black changemakers and leaders What a night it… Read more

Credentialing program for newcomer women, supported by Coast Capital, returns for a third time

January 29, 2025

Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women at DIVERSEcity helps skilled professionals get into in-demand fields Despite the… Read more

DIVERSEcity unveils mural by Indigenous artists Chase Gray and Nova Wolf

January 24, 2025

Siyey̓e, a community mural at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus Photo: City of Surrey Councillor Linda Annis, Neelam Sahota,… Read more

Grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation reseeds DIVERSEcity Community Gardens program

December 18, 2024

DIVERSEcity Community Gardens blooms thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant As the winter season quickly… Read more

Together Against Hate: a DIVERSEcity project

December 18, 2024

Addressing hate and building resilience with workshops and information sharing In response to escalating instances of racism across… Read more

A Giving Tuesday thank you to Vancouver firm from DIVERSEcity

December 3, 2024

Generous charitable donation for DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society from Vancouver corporate firm At DIVERSEcity, our work in strengthening… Read more

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Join us for Pathway to Kinship: Bridging Indigenous and Settler Communities, a workshop aimed at fostering understanding, allyship and reconciliation between Indigenous and settler communities. Facilitated by Indigenous and immigrant leaders, Kim Haxton and Alfred Mating, this interactive session offers a deep dive into Canada's colonial history and its enduring impacts, alongside a celebration of Indigenous culture, resilience and resurgence. Participants will explore essential topics such as the Indian Act, residential schools and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Happening this Saturday, February 15, from 10 am to 4 pm, in-person at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. Participants are encouraged to review the Surrey First Peoples Guide for Newcomers before attending: www.surreylip.ca/project/bridging-indigenous-and-newcomer-communities/ Register and learn more about the project here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-projec#ForPeopleForCommunitiesi#TogetherAgainstHatet#unitedwaybcwaybc ... See MoreSee Less
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15 hours ago

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Register for the third edition of our Women’s Leadership Forum and get a chance to connect with Minerva CEO Tina Strehlke and DIVERSEcity’s CEO Neelam Sahota! Join us at the beautiful Anvil Centre in downtown New Westminster on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm for an event featuring inspiring speakers, interactive group activities, lots of learning, networking opportunities, food and fun! You do not want to miss out on this empowering event that SOLD OUT last year! Join other women leaders — established and emerging — as we grow, lead and bloom together! Hope to see you there! Secure your spot today! www.eventbrite.ca/e/diversecity-x-minerva-womens-leadership-forum-tickets-1229494413889?aff=oddtd... #InternationalWomensDay2025 #IWD2025 #ForPeopleForCommunities #MinervaBC #growleadbloom ... See MoreSee Less
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21 hours ago

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Join Safe Haven’s Community Kitchen Gathering events with dates starting tomorrow, Thursday, February 13 until March 25, 2025, from 11 am – 1 pm. Happening at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus, join us and: 👩🏽‍🍳 Learn new recipes from diverse cultures 👨🏾‍🍳 Share your favourite dishes and cooking tips 👩🏽‍🍳 Connect with others and build strong support networks 👨🏾‍🍳 Enjoy nutritious meals in a warm, welcoming space Delivered with language support in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish. Let’s cook, share and grow together! Find out more and register today at www.dcrs.ca/event-details/community-kitchen-gatherings/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #refugee #asylumseeker #kitchen #cooking #community ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

DIVERSEcity
What a night it was to celebrate Black excellence at DIVERSEcity’s third annual Black in BC event, on Friday, February 7, 2025. “We’re proud to build on our legacy of bringing community together in style and the evening was made noteworthy with brilliant performances by Vancouver-born-and-based hip-hop artist Ndidi Cascade and poet laureate Elliott Slinn who delivered the keynote. The evening was capped off with a limbo of course, courtesy of the mad skills of King Fish.” says Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity. “Thank you to the community for your support and enthusiasm. This is for you.” The night was further elevated with the presentation of the second annual Black Brilliance Awards! Three of last year’s inaugural winners — Dacious Richardson, Adebola Ige and Amos Kambere — returned to present to this year’s honourees. Congratulations to:🏆 Rising Star Award: Ilhan Abdullahi 🏆 Trailblazer Award: James Kamau and Winnie Chironga 🏆Luminary Award: Mabel Taunu Read the full story and learn more about the winners here: www.dcrs.ca/black-brilliance-illuminated-at-black-in-bc-event/ #BlackinBC #BlackExcellence #BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #Awards #Winners #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

DIVERSEcity
What a way to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth2025 in #surreybc! Our Black in BC celebration was filled with wonderful entertainment, inspiring words, delicious food and meaningful connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us last night! ... See MoreSee Less
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