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Tips for learning English online instead of in the classroom

May 27, 2021

Learn English: a DIVERSEcity blog for LINC learners By Deepika Mehrishi Lately, many of us have been dealing… Read more

Are you a permanent resident planning to apply for Canadian citizenship?

May 20, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about becoming a citizen in Canada It’s Citizenship Week, a week set… Read more

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

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It's BC Seniors Week, and our dedicated Seniors Services team has been busy planning a week full of informative and celebratory activities for our local seniors, kicking off today with a Brain Health Workshop in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Society. Tomorrow morning, our TAPS program is hosting our seniors at Bear Creek Park for some yoga, games and refreshments. They are a blast to hang out with! Wednesday, we give some care back to the caregivers in our community, who we serve through our Newcomer Family and Friend Caregiver Support Program. Thursday, we’re at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus for a morning filled with fun activities, entertainment and meaningful connections. And, Friday, we’re on the DIVERSEcity rooftop for Seniors Open House Drop-in with refreshments. Learn more about all our Seniors Services: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/#ForPeopleForCommunities #seniors #community #SurreyBC #Delta #Canada #BCSeniorsWeek2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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As #CitizenshipWeek concludes, we want to acknowledge all the participants who have completed DIVERSEcity’s Canadian Citizenship Preparation & Civic Engagement Course over the years and are now Canadian citizens. We are proud to have helped you in your citizenship journey and are grateful for the many thank yous we receive, including most recently from Mira: “I am happy to share that I did my citizenship test and got 18 correct out of 20. I am eternally grateful for your guidance and most importantly your confidence in me that I will be able to clear it. Thank you very much for all your support and guidance.” Learn more about our citizenship programs at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #CitizenshipWeek #MyCitizenship #Citizenship #SurreyBC #Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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As Citizenship Week continues, we had the pleasure of hearing why Sara Keshmiri, an immigrant from Iran and DIVERSEcity staff member, loves Canada: “For me, being Canadian means being safe and free ... and accepting all cultures,” she shares. And that’s what makes Canada — Canada. A place where people from all walks of life can share stories and experiences, weaving together the colourful tapestry of our community. The beauty of Canada can be found in its rivers and mountains, in its trees and nature — but it’s the people who make Canada home. Learn more about our citizenship programs at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #CitizenshipWeek #MyCitizenship #Citizenship #SurreyBC #Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

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Are you between 15–30 and care about the environment, reconciliation, inclusion, democracy or other social issues? 🌎 DIVERSEcity’s Youth for People and the Planet is your chance to take action in your community! You will:✅ 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!Open to youth aged 15–30 from BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer and underserved communities from Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Okanagan, Kootenays and Northern BC.Spots are limited. Get in touch today!Learn more and apply at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/youth-for-people-and-the-planet#Youth #Leadership #YouthLeadership #Grant #Environment #Reconciliation #Inclusion #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

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Last few days to register for the 2025 BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference this June 5-6, 2025.. DIVERSEcity's Neelam Sahota will be part of a panel on June 5, along with Djaka Blais, Chantelle Krish, and Yusra Qadir on "Amplifying BIPOC Women Leaders: Mentorship, Pathways, and DEI in Nonprofits."This is just one of many important conversations on non-profit leadership today at this year's conference by Vantage Point. #2025BCNPLC Learn about all the conference speakers, sessions and how to register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AoHaPx-3tyHzzwgzdv0eLT8ssxHpOj8jLUe6M5VcTN66J_qUgPAA~AlYLvV-AgD1jU5H-ke61F5M1ab... ... See MoreSee Less
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