Neelam Sahota, chief executive officer, DIVERSEcity, was recently named to the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Board of Governors.… Read more
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DIVERSEcity honours amazing and diverse youth during BC Youth Week
May 4, 2021
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all. Community members, regardless of gender, ethnicity… Read more
Finding motivation to build a new life in Canada
April 27, 2021
Settlement services client Gagandeep shares her experiences and struggles as a newcomer and how she overcame them with… Read more
National Volunteer Week is a celebration of the value volunteers bring
April 23, 2021
The value of one, the power of many — that’s the theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week… Read more
BC Multiculturalism Grant helps support DIVERSEcity’s Together Now program
April 20, 2021
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society has been awarded a BC Multiculturalism grant of $5,000 toward its Together Now LGBTQ+… Read more
“You are not alone in this” — Prevention of Violence Against Women Week in BC
April 15, 2021
April 11‒17, 2021 Prevention of Violence Against Women Week in BC Each year, 20,000 women in BC experience… Read more
Attention all DIVERSEcity clients and staff who rely on public transit: starting April 27 until early June, the King George Skytrain station will be closed. Translink has released the following information: ![]()
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Buses will still operate between King George and Surrey Central stations, with additional buses running every 15 minutes during weekday peak hours. ![]()
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If your usual bus route ends at King George Station, it will continue northbound to terminate at Surrey Central Station. ![]()
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Existing bus routes that include a stop at King George Station will maintain their regular stops and routes. ![]()
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For those commuting from Surrey Central Skytrain Station, the R1 bus directly connects to Newton Exchange, which is a block away from DIVERSEcity Newton Town Centre campus To get to DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus, take the R1, get off the bus at 76 Avenue and take a short walk down the street to reach DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus, as seen on the second slide of this post. ![]()
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For more details, check out TransLink or visit translink.ca/kinggeorgeclosure
How are you taking care of your reproductive health? Join this free workshop by the Refugee & Immigrant Specialized Experience (RISE) Program and Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia Refugee Health Initiative where you will learn about: ![]()
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• Contraception and different options you have![]()
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• Important information to gain a better understanding of reproductive health![]()
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For more information, call 604-954-4001, email nalsaqqa@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/rise-x-ubc-refugee-health-reproductive-health-session/
We were pleased to be invited to last night’s launch of the From Hate to Hope Immersive Exhibit by the BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.![]()
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The event and exhibit were the culmination of work being done since August 2021, when B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender launched an inquiry into the rise of hate in BC during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final report released in March 2023.![]()
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Tina Balachandran, who attended on behalf of DIVERSEcity, is seen here with the Office’s Manager of Engagement Chitha Manoranjan![]()
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Congratulations to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner for this compelling and changemaking work. ![]()
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Learn more about it here bchumanrights.ca/inquiry-into-hate/![]()
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#HateToHope #humanrights #stophate
Are you a food entrepreneur? Want the recipe for success? Don't miss tonight's "Create Your Winning Food Product" event in #Burnaby, sponsored by YVR Prep, Futurpreneur and DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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Featuring Andrea Gray-Grant, founder and CEO of Good to Grow along with a panel of successful food entrepreneurs, ![]()
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Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/create-your-winning-food-product-tickets-875523503367?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbcli...
Craft your winning food product with expert guidance—join Futurpreneur today! 🥘
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Create your winning food product. Are you ready to turn your foodie dreams into a delicious reality?
Check out the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party hosted by Filipino BC, in partnership with the Sunset on Fraser Street Business Association!
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