Here’s what you need to know about becoming a citizen in Canada It’s Citizenship Week, a week set… Read more
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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
Finding motivation to build a new life in Canada
April 27, 2021
Settlement services client Gagandeep shares her experiences and struggles as a newcomer and how she overcame them with… Read more
Our first Choose to Move group has begun! 11 older adults ages 60 to 80+ from the Chinese community met for low-impact exercises, meaningful conversations and plenty of laughter and support! ![]()
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Choose-to-Move is a free program that provides seniors with motivation and support to become more active, meet new friends and make a positive change in their daily routine! ![]()
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Learn more about our seniors programs here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/ ![]()
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Do you lead an emerging non-profit organization? Looking to build your capacity, funding and impact? DIVERSEcity’s BUILD BC-Yukon program is here to support your organizational growth and strengthen your service delivery capacity through: ![]()
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✅ Networking with non-profits, regional partners and AMSSA BC![]()
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Open to BIPOC-led non-profit grassroots organizations in BC and Yukon providing services to newcomers, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, seniors, youth, women and people with diverse abilities. ![]()
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Register for BUILD BC-Yukon here: forms.office.com/r/zEG5KzNP17 ![]()
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Learn more by contacting Sumaiyyah Adam, Project Manager, at 604-307-6486, email buildbcy@dcrs.ca, or visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/partnership-services/build/![]()
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Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker who needs some legal information? Learn about legal help through Legal Aid BC for issues such as representation in court, advocacy, deportation letter removal, document processing, housing assistance, divorce, family law, mental health and addiction information and more.![]()
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The workshop is delivered in English with language support in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish on various dates at DIVERSEcity at 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC.![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #LegalAid #Workshop #refugeeclaimants #surreybc #Delta Legal Aid BC
Today is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a time to celebrate the many cultures that make up our communities. At DIVERSEcity, we’re marking the day through something that connects us all: food! From Filipino fried chicken to Indian moong dal, our lunch tables reflect the rich cultural diversity that makes Canada — and our team! ![]()
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Learn more about our services, offered in several languages, here: www.dcrs.ca/ ![]()
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Exciting news from DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre! This week, we delivered our very first Essential AI Skills for the Future of Work session at Burnaby Metrotown WorkBC Centre. A big thank you to our trainers, Mehrdad and Monzer, for leading this session!![]()
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streamlining your workflows, this course will show you how to work smarter, not harder with AI. Check out our new course schedule for August to November 2025, which includes this essential AI course!![]()
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Visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ ![]()
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