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Planting new seeds

May 19, 2021

DIVERSEcity’s Community Gardens help immigrants learn gardening skills When settling into a new country, cooking the food you… Read more

DIVERSEcity is one of the participating organizations in Canada’s 50-30 Challenge

May 6, 2021

Did you know that DIVERSEcity is one of the more than 1,000 participating organizations in the Government of… Read more

New appointment for DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota

May 6, 2021

Neelam Sahota, chief executive officer, DIVERSEcity, was recently named to the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Board of Governors.… Read more

DIVERSEcity honours amazing and diverse youth during BC Youth Week

May 4, 2021

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all. Community members, regardless of gender, ethnicity… Read more

Finding motivation to build a new life in Canada

April 27, 2021

Settlement services client Gagandeep shares her experiences and struggles as a newcomer and how she overcame them with… Read more

National Volunteer Week is a celebration of the value volunteers bring

April 23, 2021

The value of one, the power of many — that’s the theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week… Read more

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We were pleased to be invited to last night’s launch of the From Hate to Hope Immersive Exhibit by the BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.The event and exhibit were the culmination of work being done since August 2021, when B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender launched an inquiry into the rise of hate in BC during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final report released in March 2023.Tina Balachandran, who attended on behalf of DIVERSEcity, is seen here with the Office’s Manager of Engagement Chitha ManoranjanCongratulations to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner for this compelling and changemaking work. Learn more about it here bchumanrights.ca/inquiry-into-hate/#hopetohate #humanrights #stophate ... See MoreSee Less
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We, at DIVERSEcity, are pleased to introduce Ian Robinson, our new Chief Financial Officer. Ian is a trusted finance professional with 20 years of progressive experience within government, education and the non-profit sectors. Originally from the UK, Ian moved to the Lower Mainland in 2004 and holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) designation as well as a master’s in business administration (MBA). He highlights the varied experiences gained across multiple roles and high-performing teams as critical to guiding his thought processes and best-practice approach to assessing, managing and strengthening the finance function within organizations. Ian says he “gains personal satisfaction from directly contributing to the betterment of societies and enjoys the opportunity that DIVERSEcity provides in clearly connecting the work that he does to tangible and positive outcomes.” Welcome, Ian! Please read more about his background here: www.dcrs.ca/leadership-team/ian-robinson/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Call for Indigenous Mural Artist! DIVERSEcity is seeking an Indigenous artist with experience designing murals to create a signature artwork with an overarching theme of  connecting Indigenous and newcomer communities in line with truth and reconciliation. In this role, you will be the lead artist, leading a small team of newcomers to create a collaborative mural in DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus’ event space. For more details and to apply, please visit the link in bio. 🔗 #SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation@artscouncilofsurrey @museumofsurrey @surreylibraries @surrey_schools @surreyartgal @frafcaconnect @thecityofsurrey @bcartscouncil @artsbc @bcallianceforarts ... See MoreSee Less
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