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Newcomer youth participate in 5K run, with help from an Olympian
August 31, 2021
Newcomer youth in Surrey were thrilled to get a visit from Olympic long-distance runner Natasha Wodak August 30… Read more
Farewell Nanette – decades of dedicated service with DIVERSEcity
August 30, 2021
If you’ve contacted DIVERSEcity before, you have been most likely greeted with a warm hello and friendly smile… Read more
H.E.A.L. for Work program: Helene’s story
August 26, 2021
H.E.A.L. provides hope for women like Helene to succeed in the labour market in Canada Helene came to… Read more
Annual Report 2020-2021: Message from the CEO and Board President
August 12, 2021
DIVERSEcity’s Annual Report 2020–2021 is now available Read the Message from the CEO and Board President below and… Read more
DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre course in person at TriCities Work BC Centre
August 3, 2021
While most of our DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre courses have been delivered online since COVID-19 restrictions came into… Read more
As #CitizenshipWeek concludes, we want to acknowledge all the participants who have completed DIVERSEcity’s Canadian Citizenship Preparation & Civic Engagement Course over the years and are now Canadian citizens. ![]()
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We are proud to have helped you in your citizenship journey and are grateful for the many thank yous we receive, including most recently from Mira: ![]()
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“I am happy to share that I did my citizenship test and got 18 correct out of 20. I am eternally grateful for your guidance and most importantly your confidence in me that I will be able to clear it. Thank you very much for all your support and guidance.” ![]()
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Learn more about our citizenship programs at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ ![]()
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As Citizenship Week continues, we had the pleasure of hearing why Sara Keshmiri, an immigrant from Iran and DIVERSEcity staff member, loves Canada: ![]()
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“For me, being Canadian means being safe and free ... and accepting all cultures,” she shares. ![]()
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And that’s what makes Canada — Canada. A place where people from all walks of life can share stories and experiences, weaving together the colourful tapestry of our community. ![]()
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The beauty of Canada can be found in its rivers and mountains, in its trees and nature — but it’s the people who make Canada home. ![]()
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Learn more about our citizenship programs at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ ![]()
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Are you between 15–30 and care about the environment, reconciliation, inclusion, democracy or other social issues? 🌎 DIVERSEcity’s Youth for People and the Planet is your chance to take action in your community! You will:![]()
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✅ Get eight weeks of skill-building support, workshops and mentorship to develop your leadership skills![]()
✅ Get help to write a proposal for your own community-based volunteer project![]()
✅ Have a chance to be one of 300 winning proposals that receive a $5,000 micro-grant to implement your project!![]()
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Open to youth aged 15–30 from BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer and underserved communities from Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Okanagan, Kootenays and Northern BC.![]()
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Spots are limited. Get in touch today!![]()
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Learn more and apply at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/youth-for-people-and-the-planet![]()
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Last few days to register for the 2025 BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference this June 5-6, 2025.. ![]()
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DIVERSEcity's Neelam Sahota will be part of a panel on June 5, along with Djaka Blais, Chantelle Krish, and Yusra Qadir on "Amplifying BIPOC Women Leaders: Mentorship, Pathways, and DEI in Nonprofits."![]()
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This is just one of many important conversations on non-profit leadership today at this year's conference by Vantage Point. #2025BCNPLC ![]()
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Learn about all the conference speakers, sessions and how to register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AoHaPx-3tyHzzwgzdv0eLT8ssxHpOj8jLUe6M5VcTN66J_qUgPAA~AlYLvV-AgD1jU5H-ke61F5M1ab...
Celebrate Citizenship Week with DIVERSEcity! 🇨🇦![]()
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Join our Conversations for Citizenship — weekly, drop-in sessions designed to help you prepare for the oral interview portion of the Canadian citizenship test. ![]()
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Connect with others, strengthen your speaking and listening skills, and explore topics from the Discover Canada guide in a welcoming, safe and informal setting. Together, we’ll discuss current events, learn more about Canada and support one another on the journey to becoming Canadian citizens ![]()
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Learn more about our citizenship programs at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ ![]()
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