At DIVERSEcity, we often share the incredible stories of the newcomers and diverse community members who we support… Read more
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Upkar Singh Tatlay is elected as President of expanded DIVERSEcity Board of Directors at AGM
October 4, 2021
New Board slate is elected at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society’s 43rd Annual General Meeting At DIVERSEcity Community Resources… Read more
DIVERSEcity Workshops & Program Guide October to December 2021
September 28, 2021
Attend free workshops, learn new skills, get mental health support and meet new people in your community If… Read more
People of DIVERSEcity: Amie Johnson
September 28, 2021
At DIVERSEcity, we often share the incredible stories of the newcomers and diverse community members who we support… Read more
Resilience, creativity, ambition — three words that describe the women entrepreneurs from the CWB Business Incubator for Women Makers and Creators
September 23, 2021
Winners announced in inaugural CWB Women Makers and Creators Awards Every immigrant has an emotional story about their… Read more
CSSEA Hero award goes to DIVERSEcity’s Florence Kao
September 22, 2021
One of DIVERSEcity’s own is getting recognized at the 2021 CSSEA’s BC Community Social Services Awards of Excellence.… Read more
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
DIVERSEcity’s Seniors and Newcomer Settlement teams were invited by CCM Canada 加拿大中信 (Chinese Christian Mission) and the Love for Surrey Community Group — two volunteer-led organizations — to take part in the Surrey Newcomers Fun Fair at Calvary Church, along with other organizations like S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and Options Community Services. The event welcomed 200+ participants, primarily from Chinese communities living in the Fraser Heights and Whalley areas.![]()
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This age-friendly and interactive event gave us the chance to connect with many families to DIVERSEcity's booth. We addressed a wide range of concerns, including settlement, housing, healthcare navigation, social engagement and more.![]()
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DIVERSEcity's Lin and Leslie said they were truly grateful for the chance to support the community in a culturally meaningful and collective way.![]()
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Learn more about our seniors and newcomer settlement programs here: www.dcrs.ca![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #newcomers #Chinesecommunity #FraserHeights
Are you preparing for the Canadian citizenship test? Do you need help practising for your oral interview? Conversations for Citizenship can help! ![]()
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Join our weekly drop-in sessions to practise your speaking and listening skills with other newcomers.![]()
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Open to permanent residents, with CLB 3 or higher who will be applying or have applied for their citizenship test. ![]()
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For more details or to register, please contact 604-547-1323 or citizenship@dcrs.ca.![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #surreybc #Delta #canada
DIVERSEtalks: Conversations for Change is heading to Spotify! ![]()
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Our DIVERSEtalks panels — first launched as virtual and in-person events — are now in podcast form! We’re featuring one-on-one interviews with leaders from DIVERSEcity and the community on critical socioeconomic issues of the day. ![]()
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The first four podcasts have dropped! DIVERSEcity host Ria Renouf chats with four of DIVERSEcity’s leaders: Neelam Sahota, Nicolas Tellez-Espana, Lenya Wilks and Vandna Joshi. ![]()
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Topics include Building a Better Canada, Recognizing Foreign Credentials in Canada, BIPOC Leadership and Skills of the Future! ![]()
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Watch them all on our website, YouTube or Spotify, here: www.dcrs.ca/news/diversetalks/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #Delta #Canada #DIVERSEtalks #Conversationsforchange #nationbuilding #changemakers