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DIVERSEcity board member Jane Shin is a Top 25
June 25, 2019
When Jane Jae Kyung Shin heard the news that she was a finalist for this year’s RBC Top… Read more
World Refugee Day: Helping refugees at DIVERSEcity
June 20, 2019
There has been a long history of civil war and conflict between the two African countries of Eritrea… Read more
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
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
Are you a newcomer looking for help in your settlement journey? #AI can help! ![]()
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This workshop will help you learn:![]()
➡️ How to use AI to support your newcomer journey, from accessing online settlement services to supporting your job search and more!![]()
➡️ How to use various AI application tools using real-world examples![]()
➡️ About the benefits and risks of using AI ![]()
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Join us in-person on May 27, 2025, 1:30–3 pm, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. Or, join us online on May 28, 2025, 5–6:30 pm!![]()
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To register, please call 604-306-6726, email hgill@dcrs.ca, or visit: forms.office.com/r/DVTZJhHb7F![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #workshop #FREE #newcomer
Are you preparing for the Canadian citizenship test? Do you need help practicing for your oral interview? Conversations for Citizenship can help! ![]()
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Join our weekly drop-in sessions to practise your speaking and listening skills with other newcomers. ![]()
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Open to permanent residents, with CLB 3 or higher who will be applying or have applied for their citizenship test.![]()
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For more details or to register, please contact 604-547-1323 or citizenship@dcrs.ca. ![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #citizenship #canada
Do you have experience developing curriculum related to youth leadership and the environment? We have published a new RFP for a curriculum developer.![]()
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The curriculum developer (individual or organization) will be asked to design a culturally responsive and engaging eight-week training curriculum that equips youth with the competencies needed to lead and execute community-based environmental and civic engagement projects.![]()
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Submission deadline is June 13. Learn more and download here:
www.dcrs.ca
DIVERSEcity is seeking a curriculum development consultant for an initiative that empowers underserved youth to lead environmental and civic engagement projects.
Come to our vaccine clinic at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus to get your routine vaccines! Our vaccine clinic is tailored with cultural considerations in mind. ![]()
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Round-trip rides from your home to the clinic can be arranged. ![]()
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Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 am – 1 pm. Open to refugees and immigrants of all ages. ![]()
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To register, please call 604-306-8414, email felmasry@dcrs.ca, or visit forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni6qeF0EWEO1Phhgs3ObpuStUNFZIVTZQM.... ![]()
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Just a few more weeks left to cast your vote for DIVERSEcity’s Lenya Wilks, a Top 75 finalist for the national 2025 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards!![]()
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As a non-profit leader and singer, Lenya Wilks uses her voice in service and in song to spark connection, healing and change.![]()
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Born and raised in Jamaica, she moved to Manitoba, with a deep passion for uplifting others. Now in British Columbia, Lenya serves as a director at DIVERSEcity, where she leads cross-sectoral initiatives that centre equity, inclusion and belonging, while creating space for underrepresented voices to be heard and valued. ![]()
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As a vocalist, her powerful and emotive voice has graced both national and international stages, earning acclaim for its depth, soul and sincerity.![]()
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For Lenya, music and community work are deeply interconnected — each a vehicle for storytelling, empowerment and social transformation. ![]()
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Learn more and vote for Lenya for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards via: www.dcrs.ca/diversecitys-lenya-wilks-is-a-finalist-for-the-2025-top-25-canadian-immigrant-awards/![]()
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#Top25 #Top75 #CanadianImmigrant #CanadianImmigrantAwards #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #awards #award #vote #cdnimm Surrey Local Immigration Partnership