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How to make a paper flower: family activity

September 8, 2020

  Looking for more at home activities to do with the kids? DIVERSEcity’s Children’s Programs are here to… Read more

Women overcoming trauma and finding employment with DIVERSEcity’s H.E.A.L program

August 20, 2020

For many immigrant and refugee women who come to Canada, finding employment can be extremely challenging, even though… Read more

Everyone Belongs Here. Racism Does Not.

August 10, 2020

Anti-racism information social media campaign With issues of racism at a tipping point, it’s important we take the… Read more

Syrian refugee RISEs to the challenge with help from DIVERSEcity

July 30, 2020

How a Syrian refugee overcame multiple obstacles to find her place in Canada with support from DIVERSEcity’s RISE… Read more

Explore BC with the #DIVERSEcitysummer Photo Contest

July 27, 2020

Exploring Surrey and beyond this summer Summer 2020 may be going differently than imagined. With international travel out… Read more

Clothmask Initiative still growing strong and giving back

July 24, 2020

Enter to win a free clothmask in our new social media contest It has been about four months… Read more

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19 hours ago

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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/#hopetohate #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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