“I am an artist and I belong here” — How one employee at DIVERSEcity found her artistic voice… Read more
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DIVERSEcity partners with Nature Kids BC and City Hive for Youth for People and the Planet
August 7, 2025
DIVERSEcity is delighted to announce that CityHive and Nature Kids BC will be partnering with us as key mentors… Read more
DIVERSEcity’s Roots of Safety is a recognized settlement practice
August 7, 2025
Pathways to Prosperity names DIVERSEcity’s Roots of Safety model a Promising Practice DIVERSEcity’s Roots of Safety has been… Read more
DIVERSEcity’s Lenya Wilks is a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant of 2025
August 5, 2025
Lenya Wilks is a voice for change in the community, at DIVERSEcity and Canada! When non-profit leader and… Read more
A mid-summer snapshot from DIVERSEcity’s School’s Out Camp
July 30, 2025
We’re halfway through the summer, and the joy is impossible to miss at DIVERSEcity’s summer camps! With the… Read more
Staying Safer Together: water safety tips for National Drowning Prevention Week
July 21, 2025
As B.C. temperatures rise, DIVERSEcity and the Lifesaving Society of BC-Yukon are teaming up to help protect our… Read more
Healing begins with knowledge and connection.![]()
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DIVERSEcity is launching a new 8-week psycho-education therapy group for men 19+ who are impacted by substance use. These sessions have been designed to increase awareness, build coping strategies and support long-term wellness.![]()
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Starting in August 2025 and taking place Mondays from 3–4:30 pm, together we’ll dive into various topics, such as:![]()
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- Understanding addiction through psychological, biological and social lenses![]()
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- Relapse prevention and harm reduction![]()
- How to manage stress, anger and depression![]()
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Punjabi language support will be available.![]()
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Together, we can take the first step toward understanding and lasting change, meeting you where you are at.![]()
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To register, complete the form here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni4uKf2uVLkdFn9q8Rc2YOUJUQlk0VTdMQ...![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #MentalWellness #HarmReduction #AddictionRecovery #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta
Are you new to computers? This five-week beginner class will teach you the skills you need to use your computer for your daily life, such as job applications, online meetings, school assignments, financial transactions, online bookings and more. ![]()
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You’ll learn about typing, internet navigation, emails, important software applications, how to access online settlement services and more! 💻![]()
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Sessions take place every Friday, from September 5 to October 5, in-person at DIVERSEcity Newton Town Centre. ![]()
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To register, please visit: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrniym6xOKfFoVJh58p65bV88FUNlhaSUlCS... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #workshop #computers #classes
At DIVERSEcity, we’re fortunate to work alongside incredible people who not only support the community — but also inspire it through their hidden talents and passions.![]()
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Kuntal stepped away from art for over a decade, uncertain if there was space for her creativity anymore.![]()
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But through community connection and courage, she found her way back — and now, her journey has come full circle with a vibrant new mural at Newton Athletic Park, created in collaboration with artist Jag Nagra.![]()
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What began as a quiet return to painting during the pandemic has grown into public art that celebrates identity, belonging, and resilience.![]()
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She is also a filmmaker with Sher Vancouver.![]()
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Read more about Kuntal’s inspiring story: www.dcrs.ca/how-one-employee-at-diversecity-found-her-artistic-voice-again/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #NewcomerVoices #CommunityArt #WomenOfColourInArt #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta #SouthAsianArtists @serene_samsara @jagnagra @shervancouver
🎙️ New episode alert! In this episode of DIVERSEtalks, host Ria Renouf speaks with DIVERSEcity director — and Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards finalist — Lenya Wilks, about the power, progress and challenges of #BIPOC leadership. ![]()
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Drawing from her lived experience as a Jamaican immigrant and changemaker in both Manitoba and BC, Lenya shares how her identity has shaped her #leadership approach and how Canada’s multicultural identity influences representation and equity in leadership. ![]()
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They explore the strides being made in BIPOC leadership across sectors, what systemic gaps still exist and why community engagement, mentorship and visibility are essential for developing diverse leaders. Lenya also shares advice for emerging BIPOC leaders looking to make an impact. ![]()
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Now streaming on Spotify and YouTube. ![]()
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5jbfvg13qtukBdT5NPyrXo ![]()
YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNxSbBoxF-ksIyuthpfl583eKbZX8Dz3z ![]()
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#DIVERSEtalks #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #Delta #Canada #Immigration #Canada #BIPOCLeadership #Top25CanadianImmigrant
Physical activity plays a vital role in childhood development — helping kids build coordination, teamwork, leadership and a lifelong love for sport. ⚽⛹️♀️![]()
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From soccer and dodgeball to hopscotch and everything in between, there was something for everyone at the School’s Out Summer Camp. New friendships formed on the field as campers worked together and showed great sportsmanship. We’re grateful for these meaningful collaborations and excited to keep helping kids learn, grow, and move — together. ![]()
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Thanks to our partnership with United Way BC, we were able to bring even more sports, play and connection to kids in Delta this summer. ![]()
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Want to see what makes School's Out Camp so special? Learn more here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/child-and-youth-camps/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #DeltaBC #SummerCamp #KidsCamp @unitedway_bc