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Winners of the LGBTQ+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Awards

February 3, 2020

Lebanese journalist and activist Norma Lize of Vancouver has won the January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award top… Read more

Ish Kumar, assistant manager, Skills Training Centre at DIVERSEcity.

DIVERSEcity’s Ish Kumar comes full circle

January 21, 2020

From looking for a job in Canada, to helping other newcomers get trained for the workforce at DIVERSEcity’s… Read more

5 tips for surviving Canadian winter!

January 10, 2020

Is this your first Canadian winter? Perhaps even your first snowfall?  It can be a magical – albeit… Read more

Community Kitchen program helps newcomers bond over food

January 8, 2020

DIVERSEcity’s Community Kitchen coordinator Leo Ramirez shares how the program helps newcomers and low-income residents overcome food insecurity… Read more

Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

December 6, 2019

CEO Neelam Sahota on DIVERSEcity’s empowerment programs for women facing violence “DIVERSEcity is committed to empowering women, particularly… Read more

Supporting Youth and Seniors Programs on Giving Tuesday

December 3, 2019

DIVERSEcity receives donation from New Horizons Village Society to build on programs for youth and seniors, including intergenerational… Read more

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Don’t drink and drown: Stay sober, stay safe. Alcohol and water activities don’t mix—protect yourself and others. 🚫🍻 Thank you to the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch for partnering with us to spread awareness and water survival skills during National Drowning Prevention Week. Stay tuned for photos from our water survival workshop this Wednesday with City of Delta - Local Government aquatic staff! #NDPW2024 #lifesavingsociety#DrowningPrevention #DrowningIsPreventable ... See MoreSee Less
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Don’t just pack it, wear it: Always wear your life jacket near the water. It’s a small step that makes a big difference in saving lives. 🦺🌊 With drownings a real risk in BC’s lakes, including for newcomers, DIVERSEcity and the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch have partnered to spread awareness and water survival skills during National Drowning Prevention Week. Yesterday we held a water survival workshop with City of Delta - Local Government aquatic staff. Stay tuned for photos! #NDPW2024 #lifesavingsociety#DrowningPrevention #DrowningIsPreventable ... See MoreSee Less
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Safe Haven’s Self-Care Workshops provide support, tips and resources for navigating your well-being in Canada. Join the Self-care & Family Support in Times of Trauma workshop on Sunday, July 28, from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. at DIVERSEcity Newton Town Centre Campus. Learn about self-care, mindfulness, setting boundaries and creating a supportive family environment. The workshop will be held in Dari and Farsi.Intake eligibility includes refugee claimants, CUAET visa holders, refugees and other humanitarian newcomers. The sessions will be held at our DIVERSEcity Newton Town Centre Campus at # 1107-7330 137 Street, Surrey, BC. For more information call 604-547-1221, email intake@dcrs.ca or register here shorturl.at/QPG1R #SafeHaven #counselling #selfcare #free #workshop ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you looking to build up your resumé and cover letter skills? Don’t miss out on this workshop happening in exactly one week! Join the upcoming Resumé and Job Search Workshop and get the job you want! Happening in one week on Wednesday, July 31, this hybrid workshop will help teach you useful skills to create a successful resumé and cover letter. Get empowered to enter the workforce! For more information contact Harman Gill at 604-306-6726, hgill@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/resume-and-job-search-workshop/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #digitalliteracy #free ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you an internationally trained dentist who wishes to restart their career in BC, but not sure where to start? Join us for a FREE information and orientation workshop for internationally trained dentists, virtually on Wednesday, August 28, September 11 or October 9. The foreign credential recognition process for dentists can be cumbersome and difficult to navigate. That's why we have created this workshop, underCoast Capitalpital Credentialing Program, to offer accurate, up-to-date and easy-to-understand information about how to get started in your credential recognition journey.This workshop will cover the requirements needed to become a dentist in BC, resources to support your credential journey, and an overview of career in dental care to get your foot in the door and obtain relevant Canadian work experience.Register for free here: forms.office.com/r/7Sumdd7C#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#surreybcr#dentistn#BCt#workshopk#foreigncredentialst#credentiallingl#credentialstCoast Capitalpital ... See MoreSee Less
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