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Stronger communities together: Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2024

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that commemorates the killing… Read more

Inspiring Inclusion for International Women’s Day: messages from local women leaders

March 7, 2024

An International Women’s Day campaign by DIVERSEcity featuring local women leaders It’s International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8,… Read more

Embrace Access for All: Sign DIVERSEcity’s Accessibility Petition

February 26, 2024

Join us in advocating for a more accessible Surrey – DIVERSEcity’s petition to the City of Surrey for… Read more

Happy Year of the Dragon from DIVERSEcity!

February 9, 2024

Happy Lunar New Year. The Year of the Dragon is here! The Lunar New Year is here, and… Read more

From remembering Black history to celebrating Black excellence

January 29, 2024

A commentary for Black History Month by Garrison Duke, Chief Operating Officer, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society February is… Read more

International student in the spotlight

January 29, 2024

DIVERSEcity staff member Arjun Taneja shares his experiences as an international student We are very proud of our… Read more

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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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