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Turning talent into entrepreneurship: a program for intercultural women

February 19, 2021

New business incubator for women makers and creators at DIVERSEcity Taiwan-born Stephanie Tu was hoping to apply for… Read more

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

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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.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.Tina Balachandran, who attended on behalf of DIVERSEcity, is seen here with the Office’s Manager of Engagement Chitha ManoranjanCongratulations to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner for this compelling and changemaking work. Learn more about it here bchumanrights.ca/inquiry-into-hate/#HateToHope #humanrights #stophate ... See MoreSee Less
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We, at DIVERSEcity, are pleased to introduce Ian Robinson, our new Chief Financial Officer. Ian is a trusted finance professional with 20 years of progressive experience within government, education and the non-profit sectors. Originally from the UK, Ian moved to the Lower Mainland in 2004 and holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) designation as well as a master’s in business administration (MBA). He highlights the varied experiences gained across multiple roles and high-performing teams as critical to guiding his thought processes and best-practice approach to assessing, managing and strengthening the finance function within organizations. Ian says he “gains personal satisfaction from directly contributing to the betterment of societies and enjoys the opportunity that DIVERSEcity provides in clearly connecting the work that he does to tangible and positive outcomes.” Welcome, Ian! Please read more about his background here: www.dcrs.ca/leadership-team/ian-robinson/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Call for Indigenous Mural Artist! 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. 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. For more details and to apply, please visit the link in bio. 🔗 #SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation@artscouncilofsurrey @museumofsurrey @surreylibraries @surrey_schools @surreyartgal @frafcaconnect @thecityofsurrey @bcartscouncil @artsbc @bcallianceforarts ... See MoreSee Less
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