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Explore BC with the #DIVERSEcitysummer Photo Contest
July 27, 2020
Exploring Surrey and beyond this summer Summer 2020 may be going differently than imagined. With international travel out… Read more
Clothmask Initiative still growing strong and giving back
July 24, 2020
Enter to win a free clothmask in our new social media contest It has been about four months… Read more
Taking good care of yourself on International Self-Care Day
July 24, 2020
It’s International Self-Care Day on July 24, a day to recognize the importance of taking care of your… Read more
Youth Expressions! program launches with funding from the Emergency Community Support Fund
July 13, 2020
Youth Expressions! A new kind of youth program helps vulnerable, diverse youth build their confidence, connections and mental… Read more
Finding new ways to celebrate Canada Day 2020
June 30, 2020
Happy Canada Day! It should come as no surprise that this year’s celebration will look different than previous… Read more
How are you taking care of your reproductive health? Join this free workshop by the Refugee & Immigrant Specialized Experience (RISE) Program and Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia Refugee Health Initiative where you will learn about: ![]()
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• Contraception and different options you have![]()
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• Important information to gain a better understanding of reproductive health![]()
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For more information, call 604-954-4001, email nalsaqqa@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/rise-x-ubc-refugee-health-reproductive-health-session/
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.![]()
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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.![]()
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Tina Balachandran, who attended on behalf of DIVERSEcity, is seen here with the Office’s Manager of Engagement Chitha Manoranjan![]()
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Congratulations to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner for this compelling and changemaking work. ![]()
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Learn more about it here bchumanrights.ca/inquiry-into-hate/![]()
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#HateToHope #humanrights #stophate
Are you a food entrepreneur? Want the recipe for success? Don't miss tonight's "Create Your Winning Food Product" event in #Burnaby, sponsored by YVR Prep, Futurpreneur and DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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Featuring Andrea Gray-Grant, founder and CEO of Good to Grow along with a panel of successful food entrepreneurs, ![]()
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Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/create-your-winning-food-product-tickets-875523503367?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbcli...
Craft your winning food product with expert guidance—join Futurpreneur today! 🥘
www.eventbrite.ca
Create your winning food product. Are you ready to turn your foodie dreams into a delicious reality?
Check out the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party hosted by Filipino BC, in partnership with the Sunset on Fraser Street Business Association!
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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/