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International student in the spotlight
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Happy Galentine's Day, everyone!![]()
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What better way to celebrate with your gal pals (and allies!) by reserving your spot at our upcoming Women's Leadership Forum, taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, just in time for International Women's Day! ![]()
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Come join us as we celebrate the theme, "Grow. Lead. Bloom." Wearing your best florals is strongly recommended!![]()
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The event gets underway at 10 am at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster and includes an inspiring panel of speakers, an energizing Zumba® session and an engaging interactive breakout activity! ![]()
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We invite you to reserve your spot to this #FREE event while spaces are still available. ![]()
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Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/diversecity-x-minerva-womens-leadership-forum-tickets-1229494413889?aff=oddtd...![]()
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Mark you calendar for ONE month from now! ![]()
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We are going to Surrey City Hall! Join this free guided tour and discover how the City of Surrey works! Join this field trip and explore City Hall in downtown Surrey! Attend to: ![]()
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🏛️ Gain an overview of City of Surrey operations ![]()
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🏛️ Learn how local government works ![]()
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🏛️ Hear about the roles of the mayor, council members and other officials ![]()
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🏛️ Explore the theatres, chambers and more! ![]()
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Space is first-come-first-served, so register today! ![]()
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Find out more here www.dcrs.ca/event-details/surrey-city-hall-field-trip/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #fieldtrip #surreybc #cityhall #government #free
Hate happens close to home, right in our communities. ![]()
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Data shows us that hate crimes are on the rise in BC. In 2021, the province saw the highest increase in non-violent and religion-based hate crimes. In 2023, BC saw the highest increase in overall hate crimes reported, including violent crimes and those motivated by race and ethnicity or sexual orientation. ![]()
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Feeling overwhelmed by the statistics seen in in this video? Here are some actions you can take: ![]()
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🤝🏼 Speak out against hate when you see or hear it. ![]()
🤝🏼 Learn about other cultures and people in our communities. ![]()
🤝🏼 Support and stand with marginalized communities in solidarity against hate. ![]()
🤝🏼 Report hate crimes and incidents when they happen. ![]()
🤝🏼 Join us in advocating for change and building a more inclusive, welcoming society. ![]()
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Our Together Against Hate project, supported by a grant from United Way British Columbia, provides both in-person and online spaces for information exchange and advocacy. ![]()
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Be part of the conversation and discover more about the Together Against Hate project and upcoming workshops at: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ including this Saturday’s Pathways to Kinship: Bridging Indigenous and Settler Communities workshop. Spots are still available.![]()
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*The following data was taken from Statistics Canada. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #TogetherAgaisntHate #unitedwaybc #SurreyBC #DeltaBC #Guildford #Newton #GreaterVancouver #BC
Join us for Pathway to Kinship: Bridging Indigenous and Settler Communities, a workshop aimed at fostering understanding, allyship and reconciliation between Indigenous and settler communities. ![]()
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Facilitated by Indigenous and immigrant leaders, Kim Haxton and Alfred Mating, this interactive session offers a deep dive into Canada's colonial history and its enduring impacts, alongside a celebration of Indigenous culture, resilience and resurgence. Participants will explore essential topics such as the Indian Act, residential schools and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. ![]()
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Happening this Saturday, February 15, from 10 am to 4 pm, in-person at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. ![]()
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Participants are encouraged to review the Surrey First Peoples Guide for Newcomers before attending: www.surreylip.ca/project/bridging-indigenous-and-newcomer-communities/ ![]()
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Register and learn more about the project here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-projec#ForPeopleForCommunitiesi#TogetherAgainstHatet#unitedwaybcwaybc
Register for the third edition of our Women’s Leadership Forum and get a chance to connect with Minerva CEO Tina Strehlke and DIVERSEcity’s CEO Neelam Sahota! ![]()
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Join us at the beautiful Anvil Centre in downtown New Westminster on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm for an event featuring inspiring speakers, interactive group activities, lots of learning, networking opportunities, food and fun! ![]()
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You do not want to miss out on this empowering event that SOLD OUT last year! Join other women leaders — established and emerging — as we grow, lead and bloom together! ![]()
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Hope to see you there! Secure your spot today! www.eventbrite.ca/e/diversecity-x-minerva-womens-leadership-forum-tickets-1229494413889?aff=oddtd... ![]()
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#InternationalWomensDay2025 #IWD2025 #ForPeopleForCommunities #MinervaBC #growleadbloom