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Seniors go digital with DIVERSEcity’s Seniors TechConnect: a tablet loaning library
June 3, 2021
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Make the most of filing your income tax return by learning about tax benefits and credits in these upcoming DIVERSEcity workshops in multiple languages. A guest speaker from Canada Revenue Agency will share important tips on tax benefits and credits for persons with disabilities, seniors, students, Indigenous Peoples, newcomers to Canada, housing insecure and people in shelters. ![]()
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There are various workshop dates, held with language support in Mandarin, Punjabi, Dari and Pashto, Arabic, Korean, and Swahili and Kinyarwanda. ![]()
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Open to everyone. Register here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni2U-n2sBfYxEtRr2-40x0ZZUNjBDUlEzW...![]()
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For the Mandarin language workshop, register via WeChat: www.dcrs.ca/event-details/tax-benefits-credits-workshop-mandarin/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #taxtips #taxbenefits #incometax
Starting this month, DIVERSEcity's Together Against Hate workshops kick off to create a space for dialogue on racism and hate to encourage courageous conversations, cultural exchange and collective resilience.![]()
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Want to join the dialogue? We welcome you to register to attend the following virtual and in-person workshops.![]()
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➡️ Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Islamophobia![]()
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025![]()
Time: 6–8 pm![]()
Where: Virtual![]()
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➡️ Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes & Incidents: A Community-Centered Approach![]()
Date: February 7, 2025![]()
Time: 12–2 pm![]()
Where: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)![]()
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➡️ Pathway to Kinship: Bridging Indigenous and Settler Communities![]()
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025![]()
Time: 10 am – 4 pm![]()
Where: DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus![]()
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➡️ Strengthening Voices: Tackling Online Hate and Bystander Intervention for Anti-Racists![]()
Details coming soon!![]()
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For more information and to register, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/![]()
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Are you experiencing racism and need help? United Way British Columbia offers support with its racistincidenthelpline.ca (1-833-457-5463) where you can get help navigating resources available to you in your community.![]()
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#TogetherAgainstHate #Racism #Stophate #Workshops
Registration is OPEN for the highly anticipated Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence event! This #BlackHistoryMonth, join us at the Surrey Arts Centre on Friday, February 7, 3–7 pm for an evening of connection, learning and joy. ![]()
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We are pleased to welcome back master of ceremonies Michael Newman to guide our event featuring: ![]()
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🎤 Keynote speech by poet Elliott Slinn![]()
🎶 Music and dance entertainment by Ndidi Cascade![]()
🙌 Limbo for All by King Fish![]()
🍽️ Traditional cuisine ![]()
🌟 Black Brilliance Awards (nominations now open!) ![]()
⏰And more! ![]()
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Get your FREE tickets today! Visit: www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-in-bc-celebrating-black-excellence-2025-tickets-1141277354289?aff=oddtd... ![]()
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We are offering free exhibition tables to local Black organizations and businesses. For more information, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/black-in-bc/ ![]()
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#surreybc #BHM2025 #BHM #ForPeopleForCommunities #blackexcellence #BlackinBC
Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence 2025
www.eventbrite.ca
A DIVERSEcity signature event in the City of Surrey to learn, connect and celebrate with the Black community
Did you know you can get your and your families’ vaccines updated at DIVERSEcity? ![]()
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Come to our vaccine clinic on January 16, 2025, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus from 4-7 pm so you and your loved ones can get your routine vaccines! ![]()
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Our vaccine clinic is tailored with cultural considerations in mind and participants will receive the following: ![]()
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🔵 Language support ![]()
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🔵 Snacks ![]()
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🔵 Prizes ![]()
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🔵 Bus tickets ![]()
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Round-trip rides from your home to the clinic can be arranged. ![]()
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Make sure to register today at forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni6qeF0EWEO1Phhgs3ObpuStUNFZIVTZQM... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #Delta #Newton #immunizations #flu
We all have the right to be treated equally, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, language, age, abilities or other differences. Yet incidents of hate and racism, both overt and systemic, persist and, in many cases, have risen, particularly during the pandemic. ![]()
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Hate takes many forms, from hate speech and stereotypes, to online bullying and hate crimes. ![]()
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While there has been progress in Canada in diversity and inclusion, hate has deep roots in discrimination, oppression and colonialism, evolving with the politics and unrest of the day. ![]()
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There are valuable resources and research available on hate and racism today, like From Hate to Hope, a report by BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, which delves deeply into the rise of hate during the pandemic. And United Way British Columbia offers support with its racistincidenthelpline.ca (1-833-457-5463) where you can get help navigating resources available to you in your community. ![]()
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As a registered charity serving people and communities, DIVERSEcity is proud to create a space for dialogue on racism and hate. Our upcoming "Together Against Hate" workshop series will encourage courageous conversations, cultural exchange and collective resilience to build a more inclusive and united future. ![]()
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Want to join the dialogue? Register for our upcoming workshops and explore a collection of anti-hate resources here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ ![]()
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#TogetherAgainstHate #Racism #Stophate #Workshops