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Neelam Sahota talks immigration and governance on the Discovery Pod podcast
January 25, 2023
Neelam Sahota, Chief Executive Officer, DIVERSEcity, was welcomed by host Douglas Nelson on the Discovery Pod podcast this… Read more
Happy Year of the Rabbit from DIVERSEcity!
January 25, 2023
The Year of the Rabbit is here! As we hop into a new year, DIVERSEcity wishes you and… Read more
Barno’s Story: From client to employee at DIVERSEcity
January 25, 2023
Barno Matyakubova started at DIVERSEcity’s as a client — now she is an employee Here’s Barno’s story …… Read more
DIVERSEcity and Surrey LIP at BC Reconciliation Awards
January 12, 2023
On January 12, 2023, the 2021 and 2022 recipients of the BC Reconciliation Award gathered at Government House… Read more
Cing’s Story: A refugee’s long journey
January 4, 2023
DIVERSEcity’s Refugee and Immigrant Specialized Experience (RISE) Program supports refugee and immigrant newcomer families experiencing complex barriers in… Read more
Call for Indigenous Mural Artist![]()
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Apply now by May 13! ![]()
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DIVERSEcity is seeking an Indigenous artist with experience designing murals to create a signature artwork with an overarching theme of connecting Indigenous and newcomer communities in line with truth and reconciliation.![]()
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In this role, you will be the lead artist, leading a small team of newcomers to create a collaborative mural in DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus’ event space.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please visit: ow.ly/PybW50RxRNy![]()
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#SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation![]()
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Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association - FRAFCA City of Surrey Surrey Schools Surrey Libraries Arts Council of Surrey Museum of Surrey Surrey Art Gallery BC Arts Council BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
Today begins Mental Health Week (May 6–12, 2024) and this year’s theme is healing with compassion. ![]()
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Here at DIVERSEcity, one of our values is connection and purpose and we believe that goes together with compassion. We have a variety of mental health programs and supports including family, individual, youth, child and substance use counselling. ![]()
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For more information about DIVERSEcity’s mental health services visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/mental-health-and-substance-use-services/ ![]()
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#compassionconnects
Today, we observe Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S). ![]()
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This is an annual day of remembrance for the countless Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people who have been murdered or are missing. It is also a day to encourage learning and building awareness to end violence against Indigenous women. ![]()
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In 2019, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released their 231 calls to justice that "represent important ways to end the genocide and to transform systemic and societal values that have worked to maintain colonial violence." ![]()
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Read the report at www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ as well as an educational engagement guide, Their Voices Will Guide Us, here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/publications/
Prepare for the speaking portion of your Canadian citizenship test with DIVERSEcity’s Conversation Circle where you can connect and chat with others! Join weekly drop-in sessions to prepare for the oral interview section of the citizenship test. ![]()
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For more information, call 604-547-1323, email kdyck@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/
Do you feel ready to take your citizenship test? Would you like some help studying? DIVERSEcity’s 20-hour course spread over 10 weeks will help you learn about Canadian history, heritage and culture, understand your rights and responsibilities as a new citizen, and become an active participant in your community. ![]()
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For more information call 604-307-4071, email avijh@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/