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Easy Easter Project: Potato Stamp Easter Egg

April 10, 2020

Easter is this weekend and it will look a lot different than what we’re used to due to… Read more

Laura Mannix, Director, Community Development, DIVERSEcity in Surrey, BC

Laura Mannix named one of five Immigrant Women of Inspiration for 2020

April 9, 2020

Laura Mannix, DIVERSEcity’s director, Community Development, has been chosen as one of five Immigrant Women of Inspiration from… Read more

Immigrant women’s sewing collective making masks for those in need

April 7, 2020

Surrey-based DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is donating $1,000 to the Intercultural Women’s Maker Society’s Cloth Facemask Initiative A… Read more

Community Gardens: Making your own sprouts at home

March 30, 2020

While growing food at home hasn’t necessarily been top of mind for most Canadians, the COVID-19 pandemic shows… Read more

Celebrity chef Vikram Vij cooks with refugee women and children at DIVERSEcity’s First Steps program

February 7, 2020

First Steps welcomes restaurateur Vikram Vij for a cooking session Celebrity chef and restaurateur Vikram Vij is a… Read more

Ish Kumar, assistant manager, Skills Training Centre at DIVERSEcity.

DIVERSEcity’s Ish Kumar comes full circle

January 21, 2020

From looking for a job in Canada, to helping other newcomers get trained for the workforce at DIVERSEcity’s… Read more

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DIVERSEcity

19 hours ago

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Make the most of filing your income tax return by learning about tax benefits and credits in these upcoming DIVERSEcity workshops in multiple languages. A guest speaker from Canada Revenue Agency will share important tips on tax benefits and credits for persons with disabilities, seniors, students, Indigenous Peoples, newcomers to Canada, housing insecure and people in shelters. There are various workshop dates, held with language support in Mandarin, Punjabi, Dari and Pashto, Arabic, Korean, and Swahili and Kinyarwanda. Open to everyone. Register here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni2U-n2sBfYxEtRr2-40x0ZZUNjBDUlEzW...For the Mandarin language workshop, register via WeChat: www.dcrs.ca/event-details/tax-benefits-credits-workshop-mandarin/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #taxtips #taxbenefits #incometax ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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Starting this month, DIVERSEcity's Together Against Hate workshops kick off to create a space for dialogue on racism and hate to encourage courageous conversations, cultural exchange and collective resilience.Want to join the dialogue? We welcome you to register to attend the following virtual and in-person workshops.➡️ Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming IslamophobiaDate: Wednesday, January 29, 2025Time: 6–8 pmWhere: Virtual➡️ Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes & Incidents: A Community-Centered ApproachDate: February 7, 2025Time: 12–2 pmWhere: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)➡️ Pathway to Kinship: Bridging Indigenous and Settler CommunitiesDate: Saturday, February 15, 2025Time: 10 am – 4 pmWhere: DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus➡️ Strengthening Voices: Tackling Online Hate and Bystander Intervention for Anti-RacistsDetails coming soon!For more information and to register, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/Are you experiencing racism and need help? United Way British Columbia offers support with its racistincidenthelpline.ca (1-833-457-5463) where you can get help navigating resources available to you in your community.#TogetherAgainstHate #Racism #Stophate #Workshops ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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Did you know you can get your and your families’ vaccines updated at DIVERSEcity? Come to our vaccine clinic on January 16, 2025, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus from 4-7 pm so you and your loved ones can get your routine vaccines! Our vaccine clinic is tailored with cultural considerations in mind and participants will receive the following: 🔵 Language support 🔵 Snacks 🔵 Prizes 🔵 Bus tickets Round-trip rides from your home to the clinic can be arranged. Make sure to register today at forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni6qeF0EWEO1Phhgs3ObpuStUNFZIVTZQM... #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #Delta #Newton #immunizations #flu ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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We all have the right to be treated equally, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, language, age, abilities or other differences. Yet incidents of hate and racism, both overt and systemic, persist and, in many cases, have risen, particularly during the pandemic. Hate takes many forms, from hate speech and stereotypes, to online bullying and hate crimes. While there has been progress in Canada in diversity and inclusion, hate has deep roots in discrimination, oppression and colonialism, evolving with the politics and unrest of the day. There are valuable resources and research available on hate and racism today, like From Hate to Hope, a report by BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, which delves deeply into the rise of hate during the pandemic. And United Way British Columbia offers support with its racistincidenthelpline.ca (1-833-457-5463) where you can get help navigating resources available to you in your community. As a registered charity serving people and communities, DIVERSEcity is proud to create a space for dialogue on racism and hate. Our upcoming "Together Against Hate" workshop series will encourage courageous conversations, cultural exchange and collective resilience to build a more inclusive and united future. Want to join the dialogue? Register for our upcoming workshops and explore a collection of anti-hate resources here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ #TogetherAgainstHate #Racism #Stophate #Workshops ... See MoreSee Less

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