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Finding new ways to celebrate Canada Day 2020
June 30, 2020
Happy Canada Day! It should come as no surprise that this year’s celebration will look different than previous… Read more
Celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27, 2020
Did you know that June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day? The day gets a little overlooked sometimes because… Read more
Feeding the Soul at Home: a recipe book
June 26, 2020
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society published a recipe book in 2017 called Feeding the Soul* that shared some delicious,… Read more
Recognizing the stories of refugees on World Refugee Day
June 18, 2020
First Steps’ outreach worker Wasan Abdulrazzaq shares her journey of resilience June 20 is World Refugee Day, a… Read more
Future Leaders grad helps DIVERSEcity stay connected
May 28, 2020
Farqaleet Ali went from DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders youth employment program to a job with DIVERSEcity as its computer… 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.