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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
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
5 tips for surviving Canadian winter!
January 10, 2020
Is this your first Canadian winter? Perhaps even your first snowfall? It can be a magical – albeit… Read more
Community Kitchen program helps newcomers bond over food
January 8, 2020
DIVERSEcity’s Community Kitchen coordinator Leo Ramirez shares how the program helps newcomers and low-income residents overcome food insecurity… Read more
Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
December 6, 2019
CEO Neelam Sahota on DIVERSEcity’s empowerment programs for women facing violence “DIVERSEcity is committed to empowering women, particularly… Read more
Happy Canada Day from all of us at DIVERSEcity! ![]()
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The beauty of Canada isn’t found in a single thread, but in the many. Each person, culture, story and journey adds to the rich tapestry we call home. ![]()
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Woven together, we can create something stronger — an inclusive society made vibrant by our differences and resilient through our shared connections. ![]()
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Today, we recognize the country’s history, respect the land, honour the First Peoples, and celebrate the diverse people and communities who are shaping Canada's future. ![]()
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#CanadaDay #DIVERSEcity #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #delta #Canada
Our first Choose to Move group has begun! 11 older adults ages 60 to 80+ from the Chinese community met for low-impact exercises, meaningful conversations and plenty of laughter and support! ![]()
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Choose-to-Move is a free program that provides seniors with motivation and support to become more active, meet new friends and make a positive change in their daily routine! ![]()
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Learn more about our seniors programs here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/ ![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #seniors #movement
Do you lead an emerging non-profit organization? Looking to build your capacity, funding and impact? DIVERSEcity’s BUILD BC-Yukon program is here to support your organizational growth and strengthen your service delivery capacity through: ![]()
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✅ Self-paced learning activities ![]()
✅ Resources to improve governance and funding readiness ![]()
✅ An opportunity to become a funding recipient via DIVERSEcity ![]()
✅ Networking with non-profits, regional partners and AMSSA BC![]()
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Open to BIPOC-led non-profit grassroots organizations in BC and Yukon providing services to newcomers, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, seniors, youth, women and people with diverse abilities. ![]()
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Register for BUILD BC-Yukon here: forms.office.com/r/zEG5KzNP17 ![]()
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Learn more by contacting Sumaiyyah Adam, Project Manager, at 604-307-6486, email buildbcy@dcrs.ca, or visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/partnership-services/build/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #LowerMainland #VancouverIsland #Okanagan #NorthernBC #Yukon #BC #Vancouver #nonprofit #BIPOC #impact #growth
Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker who needs some legal information? Learn about legal help through Legal Aid BC for issues such as representation in court, advocacy, deportation letter removal, document processing, housing assistance, divorce, family law, mental health and addiction information and more.![]()
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The workshop is delivered in English with language support in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish on various dates at DIVERSEcity at 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC.![]()
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Register here: forms.office.com/r/VFZHHeKCVh ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #LegalAid #workshop #refugeeclaimants #surreybc #Delta Legal Aid BC
Today is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a time to celebrate the many cultures that make up our communities. At DIVERSEcity, we’re marking the day through something that connects us all: food! From Filipino fried chicken to Indian moong dal, our lunch tables reflect the rich cultural diversity that makes Canada — and our team! ![]()
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Learn more about our services, offered in several languages, here: www.dcrs.ca/ ![]()
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#CanadianMulticulturalismDay #CanadianMulticulturalismDay2025 #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommuniies #culture #food #diversity #canada