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Call for applications for the January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award
September 4, 2020
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SurreyCares supports DIVERSEcity’s food access initiatives with grant from the Emergency Community Support Fund
August 26, 2020
SurreyCares Community Foundation and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) have provided a total of… Read more
Women overcoming trauma and finding employment with DIVERSEcity’s H.E.A.L program
August 20, 2020
For many immigrant and refugee women who come to Canada, finding employment can be extremely challenging, even though… Read more
DIVERSEcity food hamper program helps food insecurity concerns in Surrey, with support from partner organizations
August 10, 2020
Food insecurity remains a significant concern during COVID-19. DIVERSEcity’s Newcomer Food Hamper program, generously supported by several partner… Read more
Everyone Belongs Here. Racism Does Not.
August 10, 2020
Anti-racism information social media campaign With issues of racism at a tipping point, it’s important we take the… Read more
We, at DIVERSEcity, are pleased to introduce Ian Robinson, our new Chief Financial Officer. ![]()
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Ian is a trusted finance professional with 20 years of progressive experience within government, education and the non-profit sectors. ![]()
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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). ![]()
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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. ![]()
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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.” ![]()
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Welcome, Ian! ![]()
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Please read more about his background here: www.dcrs.ca/leadership-team/ian-robinson/
Call for Indigenous Mural Artist!![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please visit the link in bio. 🔗![]()
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#SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation![]()
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Call for Indigenous Mural Artist!![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/contract/![]()
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#SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation![]()
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Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association - FRAFCA City of Surrey Surrey Schools Surrey Libraries Museum of Surrey Surrey Art Gallery Surrey Local Immigration Partnership BC Alliance for Arts + Culture Arts BC BC Arts Council Arts Council of Surrey
🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌍 ![]()
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We are so excited to celebrate Earth Day 2024 with the announcement of our DIVERSEcity Green Guide for Newcomers coming soon! Full of helpful tips for being green, information about the environment, water conservation and beyond, this Green Guide for Newcomers will be a great source to learn about living in harmony with and protecting the environment we call home. ![]()
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We would like to extend a big thanks to the David Suzuki Foundation (David Suzuki Foundation) for their invaluable partnership and expert contributions to our guide. We're also immensely grateful to A Rocha (A Rocha Canada) based in Surrey, BC, for their impactful work within the local community and generously sharing their insights and content for this guide. And a special appreciation to Dennis Léon for providing a vital Indigenous perspective on land stewardship. Your collective efforts have enriched our guide and amplified its message of environmental awareness and action. ![]()
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Don't miss out on the release of the Green Guide! Stay connected and follow us on all our social media platforms and subscribe to our newsletter. This way, you'll be the first to know when the guide is available. ![]()
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We had the pleasure of welcoming Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials Ravi Parmar at DIVERSEcity today. ![]()
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The recognition of international credentials is a significant issue that continues to create challenges for skilled immigrants in Canada. DIVERSEcity’s Employment Programs strive to help internationally trained professionals and other newcomers and international students overcome these barriers to find work in their fields of expertise, including through our Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women and our now-completed DIVERSEcity- ASPECT Foreign Credential Navigation Program. ![]()
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We are pleased to see the Government of British Columbia ongoing commitment to creating solutions to help immigrants succeed in BC's labour market, building on the International Credentials Recognition Act introduced this fall. ![]()
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Learn more about our Employment Programs here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/