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Tips for newcomers on their first Halloween
October 30, 2019
Halloween (October 31) in Canada today is primarily about dressing up and trick-or-treating, but the tradition actually stems… Read more
Entrepreneur success story Janaka Rathnayaka
October 16, 2019
Looking back at this time last year, Janaka Rathnayaka is proud of what he’s achieved since then –… Read more
Baltej Singh Dhillon speaks about moving beyond tolerance at DIVERSEcity AGM
October 9, 2019
At DIVERSEcity’s Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2019, we were honoured to have Baltej Singh Dhillon speak… Read more
6 back-to-school tips for newcomer parents
August 30, 2019
It’s time for back to school! Here are six quick tips and reminders for parents with kids heading… Read more
Everyone Belongs Here on Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27, 2019
Today, June 27, is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a day to celebrate the cultural diversity of Canadians, and the… Read more
Do you have questions about housing in British Columbia? ![]()
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Join this online workshop with guest speaker Michael Jupp from @BC Housing to learn more about BC Housing, including how to subsidize housing, rental housing and housing assistance. ![]()
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Punjabi interpretation will be available. ![]()
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For more information email mmekonnen@dcrs.ca, call 604-307-4073 or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/bc-housing-workshop-%e0%a8%b5%e0%a8%b0%e0%a8%95%e0%a8%b8%e0%a8%bc%e0%a8...![]()
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There’s still time to register for DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training! ![]()
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Explore a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees from a trauma-informed lens.![]()
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Held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, 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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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/O3nr50RpJ5m![]()
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#SurreyBC #VictimsandSurvivorsofCrimeWeek, NewToBC , BC Society of Transition Houses Umoja Operation Compassion Society of British Columbia Mothers Matter Centre
We are excited to share a recap video from the recent Speed Networking event hosted by our BIPOC Unified Inclusive Leading Organization Development for South Fraser (B.U.I.L.D.S.) Project. ![]()
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Through the event, we successfully fostered collaboration, innovation, and solidarity, strengthening grassroots BIPOC organization's capacity to address sector challenges and enact positive change. ![]()
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Currently we are actively seeking grassroots organizations to join the B.U.I.L.D.S. Project. ![]()
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For more information email Sumaiyyah Adam at sadam@dcrs.ca, call 604-307-6486 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/partnership-services/b-u-i-l-d-s-proje#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#surreybcr#DeltaD#bipocB#southfraserr#Grassrootsroots
Last Sunday, our C.A.R.E. for Migrant Workers program hosted a welcome event for the migrant workers in our community. We are grateful to have partnered with Dignidad Migrante to provide a comfortable and inclusive space for everyone to relax, make connections and find support. ![]()
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Learn more about C.A.R.E. here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/community-connections/services-for-non-permanent-residents/collective-ad...![]()
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Call for Indigenous Mural Artist![]()
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Apply now by May 13! ![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please visit: ow.ly/PybW50RxRNy![]()
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#SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation![]()
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