By Shivani Arora and Don Duthie, Employment Specialists, DIVERSEcity Employment Programs One of the first steps in getting… Read more
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Black History Month story: Eleanor Collins
February 11, 2022
February is Black History Month in Canada, and this year, the theme is February and Forever: Celebrating Black… Read more
Together Project comes to DIVERSEcity
February 10, 2022
DIVERSEcity is excited to bring the award-winning Together Project from Ontario to British Columbia. The Together Project connects… Read more
Reflection and Recognition during Black History Month
February 2, 2022
Recognizing the contributions of Black Canadians: DIVERSEcity February is Black History Month in Canada, and DIVERSEcity wants to… Read more
Happy Year of the Tiger from DIVERSEcity!
February 1, 2022
The Lunar New Year is here! DIVERSEcity would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy… Read more
Lunar New Year Paper Cutting
January 31, 2022
In ancient times, there was a monster called “Nian” that would show up every New Year’s Eve to… Read more
DIVERSEcity will be at Car Free Day Surrey in Newton this Saturday, June 7! Stop by 137 Street and say hi! We’ll be at booth #18.![]()
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#SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #Newton #Surrey #CarFreeDay2025 #CarFreeDayNewton
Many of the seniors we work with are not just participants — they are caregivers, volunteers and culture-bearers. ![]()
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Their dedication inspires us to serve with the same heart and to keep building programs that honour their contributions. ![]()
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This #BCSeniorsWeek, we celebrate their care and legacy, including those from our Newcomer Family and Friend Caregiver Program. We held a caregiver wellness workshop this week to help give back some knowledge and care to the selfless, amazing caregivers we support in our program. ![]()
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Learn more about our caregiver program here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/newcomer-family-and-friend-caregiver-support-program/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #BelongingForAll #surreybc #Delta #canada #caregivers #seniors
To everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha, we wish you moments of togetherness, generosity and gratitude. May this special time bring comfort, connection and joy to you and your communities.![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #surreybc #Delta #canada #Eid #eidmubarak
It’s World Environment Day! Do you want to make difference for climate action in your community? If you are a youth (aged 15–30) in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Okanagan, Kootenays or Northern BC, DIVERSEcity’s Youth for People and the Planet is your chance to take action!![]()
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If you care about the environment, reconciliation, inclusion, democracy or other social issues, learn more about our new youth leadership skills and micro-grant program! You will:![]()
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✅ Get eight weeks of skill-building support, workshops and mentorship to develop your leadership skills ![]()
✅ Get help to write a proposal for your own community-based volunteer project ![]()
✅ Have a chance to be one of 300 winning proposals that receive a $5,000 micro-grant to implement your project! ![]()
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Learn more and apply at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/youth-for-people-and-the-planet/ ![]()
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#Youth #Leadership #YouthLeadership #Grant #Environment #Reconciliation #Inclusion #WorldEnvironmentDay #Okanagan #Kootenays #MetroVancouver #VancouverIsland #NorthernBC
RBC Start it Right! is back. Step into opportunity with this free program starting a new session on Monday, July 14, 2025 — supporting youth aged 15-29 who are newcomers, refugee claimants, international students and those working under 20 hours a week. ![]()
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With Start it Right!, you can: ![]()
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◾️ Lead a real community project ![]()
◾️ Get job-ready with Canadian workplace skills ![]()
◾️ Earn industry-recognized certificates ![]()
◾️ Grow your community and network ![]()
◾️ Receive $500 for short-term courses ![]()
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"Start it Right is an exceptional program for beginners in Canada. It transformed my perspective of the Canadian workplace, leading to incredible personal growth,” says past participant Arjun. ![]()
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At DIVERSEcity, we’ll meet you where you’re at — and help you take the next step. ![]()
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To learn more about joining our next session starting July 14, email youthjobs@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/youth-employment-programs/start-it-right-youth-emplo... ![]()
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RBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #StartItRight #RBC #NewcomerSupport #YouthEmployment #careers #CommunityLeadership #SurreyBC #Canada