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What’s Victoria Day all about?

May 15, 2019

This weekend is a long weekend in Canada because it’s Victoria Day on Monday May 20! But what… Read more

Understanding Ramadan – May 6 to June 4

May 6, 2019

Ramadan has begun for 1.8 billion Muslims around the world, including more than one million Muslims in Canada.… Read more

Rachna works in DIVERSEcity's finance department.

The Journey from Volunteer to DIVERSEcity Employee

April 10, 2019

Rachna was a senior manager in India’s banking industry for 18 years before moving to Canada in 2014.… Read more

Why Volunteering is a Good Thing — for your Life and Career

April 8, 2019

It’s National Volunteer Week this week, April 7–13, 2019, in Canada. It’s a time to recognize the important… Read more

Aina Arora’s Teaching Dreams

April 1, 2019

A client of DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders Program, Aina Arora was the winner of the 2019 Youth Achievement Award… Read more

Message for up-and-coming women professionals on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019

‘You got this,’ says DIVERSEcity’s CEO Neelam Sahota. It’s International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, with a… Read more

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Dr. Sarah Beaulieu, Faculty Associate at the Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (UFV CHASI Hub) at the University of the Fraser Valley, won the award sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University The Reconciliation in Action Award recognizes an established leader, community group or organization advancing the principles of truth and reconciliation. Reflecting our commitment toward embedding truth and reconciliation into our approach and work at DIVERSEcity and the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership, we are so grateful to have Kwantlen Polytechnic University, whose reconciliation efforts we so admire, as the sponsor of this award. To a captivated crowd, Dr. Sarah Beaulieu spoke of “this difficult work, this sacred work of locating mission children from residential schools.” “This work has never been about recognition. These platforms do bring greater visibility to these issues and all of us closer to righting these historical wrongs. I feel very privileged to work with so many colleagues who share the same values and same goals as I do. I would also like to acknowledge those who walked this path long before me, including many incredible mentors. There is a long road ahead of us, but we are determined, we are committed to finish this work,” she said. Thank you to the award sponsor, KPU and Dr. Asma Sayed, Professor and Vice President of Equity and Inclusive Communities at KPU, for presenting the award. Read the full story here www.dcrs.ca/congratulations-to-dr-sarah-beaulieu-the-recipient-of-the-reconciliation-in-action-aw... #AGM2024 #AwardsofImact2024 #KPU #CHASI #UFV #SurreyBC #Delta #Guildford ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to the winner of the Gender Equity Award, Dr. Farah Shroff, founder of Maternal and Infant Health Canada, at University of British Columbia Sponsored by Dupuis Langen Group , the Gender Equity Award honours an established leader, community group or organization that has made a significant difference in the work toward women’s rights. As a Canadian public health leader, Dr. Shroff has been instrumental in addressing critical issues affecting women and children. She is the founder of Maternal and Infant Health Canada, a public health organization dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of mothers and infants globally, whose approach is rooted in cultural competence and community-driven solutions. After coming to the stage, she asked everyone in the audience to think of someone who uplifted them and say their name aloud. “How many of you raised your mom’s name? Was it a lot of you? I thought it would be,” she said to laughter from the audience. “One of the reasons I work in women’s health is because of my mom. My mom was sick with a disease — a women of colour disease called systemic lupus erythematosus — pretty much all my life. I started to realize at a very young age how important it was to take care of women and also how important it is to be loved by women. Despite her illness, she was able to take really good care of her family. She also called our grandmothers, one from Pakistan, one from India, to come and help take care of us, too. There’s nothing more profound than that kind of love that is so unconditional that you’ll do anything for each other. This organization I founded is about taking that kind of mother’s love and just spreading it all over the world to uplift everybody.” Thank you to Dupuis Langen Group for sponsoring this award and to Despina Williams, Vice President, Consulting Services, for presenting the award. Read the full story here www.dcrs.ca/congratulations-to-the-winner-of-the-gender-equity-award-dr-farah-shroff-founder-of-m... #AGM2024 #AwardsofImact2024 #ubcmedicine #maternalhealth #SurreyBC #DeltaBC #Newton #Guildford ... See MoreSee Less
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Have a coat you no longer wear? Give it to someone who needs one! DIVERSEcity is collecting coats, gloves, hats, scarves and umbrellas to help keep newcomers and refugees warm this winter. Drop them off at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus and DIVERSEcity Newton Town Centre Campus, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm until November 12, 2024!Or get involved by volunteering to collect coats in your neighbourhood or business. Please contact us to learn more and to arrange pickup. Contact us at 604-306-8422, ffaqiri@dcrs.ca or visit dcrs.ca/bundleup to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less
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Have questions about benefits for older adults and retirees? Join this in-person workshop featuring a guest speaker from Service Canada and find out more about the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement. Mandarin interpretation will be available. 📅 Wednesday, November 6, 2024🕙 10 am – 12 pm📍 DIVERSEcity Surrey Community CampusFind out more and learn how to register by contacting Leslie Chen at lchen@dcrs.ca, 778-867-9253 or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/learn-about-retirement-benefits-workshop/ #forpeopleforcommunities #surreybc #Delta #mandrain #workshop #FREE ... See MoreSee Less
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Shelter Movers Vancouver was awarded the Strengthening Safety Award, sponsored by our past DIVERSEcity Board member Jane Jae-Kyung Shinn, in honour of her mother, Myung-Bok Lee. Shelter Movers Vancouver is a volunteer-run organization that is doing important, compassionate work in supporting survivors of gender-based violence, meeting the needs of survivors through a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach. Jessie Lehail, Chapter Director, and Shana Slater, Volunteer Services Manager, at Shelter Movers Vancouver accepted the award. “On behalf of Shelter Movers Vancouver, thank you for this profound honour. This award truly belongs to every survivor who finds the courage to leave, every volunteer who lends their strength and every partner who amplifies our mission,” Jessie shared. The women ended their acceptance speech with inspiring words. “This recognition is a call to action. It strengthens our resolve in continuing this work and reminds us of the power of community in creating positive change.” Thank you to the award sponsor, Jane Jae-Kyung Shin, former DIVERSEcity Board member, who sponsored this award in honour of her mother, Myung-Bok Lee. Read the full story here www.dcrs.ca/shelter-movers-vancouver-was-awarded-the-strengthening-safety-award-sponsored-by-our-...#ForPeopleForCommunities #AGM2024 #AwardsofImpact #ShelterMovers #Vancouver #SurreyBC #MovingForward ... See MoreSee Less
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