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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
Join Safe Haven’s Community Kitchen Gathering events with dates starting tomorrow, Thursday, February 13 until March 25, 2025, from 11 am – 1 pm. ![]()
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Happening at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus, join us and: ![]()
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👩🏽🍳 Learn new recipes from diverse cultures ![]()
👨🏾🍳 Share your favourite dishes and cooking tips ![]()
👩🏽🍳 Connect with others and build strong support networks ![]()
👨🏾🍳 Enjoy nutritious meals in a warm, welcoming space ![]()
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Delivered with language support in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish. ![]()
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Let’s cook, share and grow together! Find out more and register today at www.dcrs.ca/event-details/community-kitchen-gatherings/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #refugee #asylumseeker #kitchen #cooking #community
What a night it was to celebrate Black excellence at DIVERSEcity’s third annual Black in BC event, on Friday, February 7, 2025. ![]()
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“We’re proud to build on our legacy of bringing community together in style and the evening was made noteworthy with brilliant performances by Vancouver-born-and-based hip-hop artist Ndidi Cascade and poet laureate Elliott Slinn who delivered the keynote. The evening was capped off with a limbo of course, courtesy of the mad skills of King Fish.” says Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity. “Thank you to the community for your support and enthusiasm. This is for you.” ![]()
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The night was further elevated with the presentation of the second annual Black Brilliance Awards! Three of last year’s inaugural winners — Dacious Richardson, Adebola Ige and Amos Kambere — returned to present to this year’s honourees. ![]()
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🏆 Rising Star Award: Ilhan Abdullahi ![]()
🏆 Trailblazer Award: James Kamau and Winnie Chironga ![]()
🏆Luminary Award: Mabel Taunu ![]()
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Read the full story and learn more about the winners here: www.dcrs.ca/black-brilliance-illuminated-at-black-in-bc-event/ ![]()
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#BlackinBC #BlackExcellence #BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #Awards #Winners #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities
What a way to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth2025 in #surreybc! Our Black in BC celebration was filled with wonderful entertainment, inspiring words, delicious food and meaningful connection. ![]()
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night!