When talking about gang violence, the discussion is often around how to stop gang behaviour, but DIVERSEcity’s SAFE… Read more
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Neelam Sahota receives provincial award for her work as chair of Surrey Libraries
November 12, 2021
DIVERSEcity CEO receives Trustee Excellence Award from the B.C. Library Trustees Association for her volunteer work with Surrey… Read more
People of DIVERSEcity: Vandna Saxena
November 8, 2021
People of DIVERSEcity: Vandna Saxena At DIVERSEcity, we often share the incredible stories of the newcomers and diverse… Read more
People of DIVERSEcity: Ninderjit Kaur Mann
October 26, 2021
At DIVERSEcity, we often share the incredible stories of the newcomers and diverse community members who we support… Read more
People of DIVERSEcity: Raphael Ochil
October 7, 2021
At DIVERSEcity, we often share the incredible stories of the newcomers and diverse community members who we support… Read more
DIVERSEcity Workshops & Program Guide October to December 2021
September 28, 2021
Attend free workshops, learn new skills, get mental health support and meet new people in your community If… Read more
Last Sunday, our C.A.R.E. for Migrant Workers program hosted a welcome event for the migrant workers in our community. We are grateful to have partnered with Dignidad Migrante to provide a comfortable and inclusive space for everyone to relax, make connections and find support. ![]()
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Learn more about C.A.R.E. here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/community-connections/services-for-non-permanent-residents/collective-ad...![]()
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#surreybc #migrantworkers #community
Call for Indigenous Mural Artist![]()
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Apply now by May 13! ![]()
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DIVERSEcity is seeking an Indigenous artist with experience designing murals to create a signature artwork with an overarching theme of connecting Indigenous and newcomer communities in line with truth and reconciliation.![]()
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In this role, you will be the lead artist, leading a small team of newcomers to create a collaborative mural in DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus’ event space.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please visit: ow.ly/PybW50RxRNy![]()
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#SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation![]()
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Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association - FRAFCA City of Surrey Surrey Schools Surrey Libraries Arts Council of Surrey Museum of Surrey Surrey Art Gallery BC Arts Council BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
Today begins Mental Health Week (May 6–12, 2024) and this year’s theme is healing with compassion. ![]()
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Here at DIVERSEcity, one of our values is connection and purpose and we believe that goes together with compassion. We have a variety of mental health programs and supports including family, individual, youth, child and substance use counselling. ![]()
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For more information about DIVERSEcity’s mental health services visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/mental-health-and-substance-use-services/ ![]()
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#compassionconnects
Today, we observe Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S). ![]()
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This is an annual day of remembrance for the countless Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people who have been murdered or are missing. It is also a day to encourage learning and building awareness to end violence against Indigenous women. ![]()
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In 2019, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released their 231 calls to justice that "represent important ways to end the genocide and to transform systemic and societal values that have worked to maintain colonial violence." ![]()
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Read the report at www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ as well as an educational engagement guide, Their Voices Will Guide Us, here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/publications/
Prepare for the speaking portion of your Canadian citizenship test with DIVERSEcity’s Conversation Circle where you can connect and chat with others! Join weekly drop-in sessions to prepare for the oral interview section of the citizenship test. ![]()
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For more information, call 604-547-1323, email kdyck@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/