New business incubator for women makers and creators at DIVERSEcity Taiwan-born Stephanie Tu was hoping to apply for… Read more
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Learning and celebrating during Black History Month
February 1, 2021
Statement by Garrison Duke, Director, Employment & Language Programs, DIVERSEcity As we celebrate Black History Month 2021, we… Read more
DIVERSEcity early childhood educators create activity kits so no child is left out
January 27, 2021
For around 10 months now, we have all had to adjust to a new virtual world. Our work,… Read more
New Year Statement from the CEO
January 14, 2021
Happy new year to our partners, staff and clients, As we enter 2021, we have new hope that… Read more
Teaching pre-schoolers to cook with the I Can Cook program
January 8, 2021
Even before the pandemic began, before “self-isolation” became a commonly used term, newcomers, especially those with small children,… Read more
Year-end statement from the CEO
December 17, 2020
Looking back and ahead this holiday season As we near the holidays, I want to wish our board… Read more
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/
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