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Learnings from DIVERSEcity’s #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign

December 14, 2023

  This month, we recognized the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with daily information on our social… Read more

A life-saving workshop in response to toxic drug supply in BC

November 30, 2023

International students are at high risk of overdose in BC due to toxic drug supply As a part… Read more

More than 200 coats donated and distributed to refugees

November 30, 2023

DIVERSEcity’s Bundle Up Campaign collected coats for refugees Refugees in Surrey will be a little warmer this winter… Read more

Going above and beyond: DIVERSEcity’s Meheret Bisrat recognized by Community Leader Awards

November 30, 2023

Meheret Bisrat was recognized by the Surrey Now-Leader‘s Community Leader Awards in the Above & Beyond category (Honourable… Read more

Amy’s Story: Starting over

November 17, 2023

Starting over as a newcomer is never without its challenges. That’s where DIVERSEcity Settlement Services steps in to… Read more

Supporting pay transparency legislation and beyond

November 1, 2023

DIVERSEcity supports pay transparency legislation while going beyond posting wages on job descriptions As of November 1, 2023,… Read more

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2 days ago

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Today, April 28, is election day. Voting is an important right and responsibility for all Canadian citizens 18 years and older. Go vote today for your local federal member of Parliament, along with the next Prime Minister of Canada. Bring your voter registration card and ID to the polling station listed on your registration card. Not yet registered? You can still go to your assigned polling station today and bring ID and proof of citizenship and address. Find your polling station by postal code here: www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e Let’s go and vote!#Vote #Canada #CanadaElections #CanadianElections Elections Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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We at DIVERSEcity are heartbroken about yesterday’s tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver, a celebration of the Philippines community. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted and the entire Philippines community. Need help or information? A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue or call 604-717-3321. ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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We’re at the Social Value Tradeshow in #Vancouver today, hosted by Destination Vancouver in partnership with Buy Social Canada and Indigenous Tourism BC. Dean Lin, head of DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre, one of our three social enterprises at DIVERSEcity, is there to connect with and share learnings with other socially responsible suppliers making an impact in the community for both people and the economy. Learn more about DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/#Buysocial #socialenterprise #ForPeopleForCommunities #sociallyresponsible ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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The federal elections are around the corner! Join Taseem Kaur, Regional Civic Educator from Elections Canada to learn all about the Canadian elections and get ready to vote! Taseem will go over the voting process, who can vote, different ways to vote, how to register, voting in referenda and more!Plus, participants will get to practice voting with a fun voter simulation activity. Open to permanent residents and naturalized citizens.This session takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 am, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ... See MoreSee Less
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