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New appointment for DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota
May 6, 2021
Neelam Sahota, chief executive officer, DIVERSEcity, was recently named to the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Board of Governors.… Read more
DIVERSEcity honours amazing and diverse youth during BC Youth Week
May 4, 2021
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all. Community members, regardless of gender, ethnicity… Read more
Finding motivation to build a new life in Canada
April 27, 2021
Settlement services client Gagandeep shares her experiences and struggles as a newcomer and how she overcame them with… Read more
National Volunteer Week is a celebration of the value volunteers bring
April 23, 2021
The value of one, the power of many — that’s the theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week… Read more
BC Multiculturalism Grant helps support DIVERSEcity’s Together Now program
April 20, 2021
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society has been awarded a BC Multiculturalism grant of $5,000 toward its Together Now LGBTQ+… 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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