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Nafise’s Story: Taking steps toward her dream to be a pharmacist

September 12, 2024

Iranian-born Nafise is three months away from being a registered pharmacist in BC, thanks to the support of… Read more

A day of connection and learning with the Kwantlen First Nation

September 9, 2024

Last week we had the honour of hosting Michael Kelly-Gabriel and Allie Keitlah, representatives from Kwantlen First Nation,… Read more

Paulina’s Story: Starting over

August 8, 2024

Nurse from Chile starts over with the help of the Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women Starting… Read more

Earth Connection: An Indigenous perspective on our relationship with the land

August 8, 2024

The following interview is reprinted from DIVERSEcity’s Green Guide for Newcomers. Earth Connection An Indigenous perspective on our… Read more

Swim safely this summer: workshop for newcomers

July 18, 2024

DIVERSEcity partners with the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon and City of Delta to spread awareness on… Read more

Operation Care Kits by Envision Financial handed out to youth

July 16, 2024

Envision Financial executives prepared care kits for youth at DIVERSEcity As a registered charity, the work we do… Read more

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2 days ago

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Today, April 28, is election day. Voting is an important right and responsibility for all Canadian citizens 18 years and older. Go vote today for your local federal member of Parliament, along with the next Prime Minister of Canada. Bring your voter registration card and ID to the polling station listed on your registration card. Not yet registered? You can still go to your assigned polling station today and bring ID and proof of citizenship and address. Find your polling station by postal code here: www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e Let’s go and vote!#Vote #Canada #CanadaElections #CanadianElections Elections Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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We at DIVERSEcity are heartbroken about yesterday’s tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver, a celebration of the Philippines community. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted and the entire Philippines community. Need help or information? A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue or call 604-717-3321. ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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We’re at the Social Value Tradeshow in #Vancouver today, hosted by Destination Vancouver in partnership with Buy Social Canada and Indigenous Tourism BC. Dean Lin, head of DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre, one of our three social enterprises at DIVERSEcity, is there to connect with and share learnings with other socially responsible suppliers making an impact in the community for both people and the economy. Learn more about DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/#Buysocial #socialenterprise #ForPeopleForCommunities #sociallyresponsible ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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The federal elections are around the corner! Join Taseem Kaur, Regional Civic Educator from Elections Canada to learn all about the Canadian elections and get ready to vote! Taseem will go over the voting process, who can vote, different ways to vote, how to register, voting in referenda and more!Plus, participants will get to practice voting with a fun voter simulation activity. Open to permanent residents and naturalized citizens.This session takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 am, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ... See MoreSee Less
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