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Weaving together a new business idea with DIVERSEcity’s help
April 9, 2021
DIVERSEcity’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Program is helping Philippines-born Rhona Doria bring textiles by women artisans in her homeland to… Read more
Getting the word out about the BC Recovery Grant to diverse businesses in our community
March 29, 2021
DIVERSEcity Interpretation and Translation Services is helping spread the word about the BC Small and Medium Sized Business… Read more
Volunteering during a global pandemic
March 24, 2021
Volunteering can be a great way for newcomers like you to gain new skills, build your network and… Read more
Future Leaders graduate finds confidence and community
March 23, 2021
Immigrating to Canada can be a daunting endeavour for young newcomers. Even if you immigrate here with educational… Read more
New business incubator for intercultural women gives creatives a whole new perspective
March 11, 2021
Artist Chloe Greenberg’s journey to Canada begins in Peru at an orphanage at just two weeks old. It… Read more
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/
Do you feel ready to take your citizenship test? Would you like some help studying? DIVERSEcity’s 20-hour course spread over 10 weeks will help you learn about Canadian history, heritage and culture, understand your rights and responsibilities as a new citizen, and become an active participant in your community. ![]()
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For more information call 604-307-4071, email avijh@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/
DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training explores a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees from a trauma-informed lens. ![]()
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This training is a powerful tool for service providers in their empowerment planning with immigrant populations including women, LGBTQ+, youth, adults and seniors. ![]()
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Held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, these one-day training workshops (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) will be available May 13 and May 14. ![]()
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Registration is $25 and will include breakfast and lunch. ![]()
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For more information and to register, please visit: ow.ly/pWwV50Rs#VictimsandSurvivorsofCrimeWeekeNewToBCwBC Society of Transition HousesoUmoja Operation Compassion Society of British ColumbiauNepali Canadian Women's Society of British ColumbiahMothers Matter CentretNisa FoundationFoundation
Thank you again, Parliamentary Secretary Parmar, for taking the time to visit our Surrey Community Campus, listen to our clients' stories and participate in the critical conversation around credentials.