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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Listening, learning and bridging Indigenous and newcomer communities

September 30, 2023

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s important for DIVERSEcity’s leadership and staff to stop and centre… Read more

The rise of overdoses is a problem that affects all of us, in every community

August 31, 2023

On International Overdose Awareness Day, DIVERSEcity’s Substance Use Services calls to end the stigma on drug overdoses August… Read more

Congratulations to DIVERSEcity’s little learners from our Early Childhood Education Program

August 10, 2023

Congratulations to another group of graduating children from DIVERSEcity’s Early Childhood Education Program! Parents and children gathered at… Read more

Dean Lin is named one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2023

August 3, 2023

In the 15th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine and sponsored by Western… Read more

Toward building an inclusive British Columbia: Help fill gaps in BC government services

July 26, 2023

DIVERSEcity is encouraging the people we serve, our staff, our stakeholders and the community to share their voices!… Read more

Coast Capital executives show their social purpose at DIVERSEcity

June 28, 2023

Coast Capital Gives Back @DIVERSEcity in a day of volunteering, learning and connection Twenty-eight Coast Capital executives arrived… 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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