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DIVERSEcity creates spaces and conversations for women on International Women’s Day
March 6, 2020
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a day about moving women’s equality forward, empowering other women, as well… Read more
Celebrity chef Vikram Vij cooks with refugee women and children at DIVERSEcity’s First Steps program
February 7, 2020
First Steps welcomes restaurateur Vikram Vij for a cooking session Celebrity chef and restaurateur Vikram Vij is a… Read more
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
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
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: ![]()
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✅ 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! ![]()
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Open to youth aged 15–30 from BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer and underserved communities from Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Okanagan, Kootenays and Northern BC.![]()
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Spots are limited. Get in touch today! ![]()
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Learn more and apply at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/youth-for-people-and-the-planet/ ![]()
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#CanadaServiceCorps #LeadersToday #Youth #Leadership #YouthLeadership #Grant #Environment #Reconciliation #Inclusion #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities
Last week, we hosted a fun and engaging Choose to Move group session at Newton Seniors Centre – with 13 seniors from the Chinese community joining in! Participants enjoyed a guided tour that encouraged movement, connection and the discovery of new ways to stay active. ![]()
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Staying active can make a big difference to our overall health and wellbeing. Some key benefits of regular movement include: ![]()
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- Better balance and fall prevention ![]()
- Improved mood and reduced stress ![]()
- Stronger heart and circulation function ![]()
- More strength and flexibility ![]()
- Social connection and reduced isolation ![]()
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Special thanks to Newton Seniors Centre and our incredible volunteers for helping make the experience accessible and welcoming for all. ![]()
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Choose to Move is a free, flexible and evidence-based physical activity support program for adults aged 55+. ![]()
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Are you ready to take the first step? Contact our Program Coordinator Lin at 604-218-9648 or llin@dcrs.ca. ![]()
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Learn more about the Choose to Move program at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/choose-to-move/ ![]()
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#diversecity #ChooseToMove #ActiveLiving #surreybc #canada Recreation Surrey
On June 28, DIVERSEcity joined the celebration at the Surrey Pride Festival at Civic Plaza—standing proudly with our 2SLGBTQI+ community in a space filled with music, joy and belonging. ![]()
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Pictured here are Juan, our 2SLGBTQI+ Case Specialist, and Rose, our Housing Coordinator—two of the many team members helping to create safe and inclusive spaces for all. ![]()
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It was a day filled with sunshine; community, live music and a dazzling drag show. There was energy and vibrance—serving as a reminder that diversity is our strength. 💜 ![]()
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Learn more about our LGBTQ+ services for newcomers here: www.dcrs.ca/lgbtq-newcomer-services/ ![]()
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#SurreyPride #diversecity #Pride2025 #communitysupport #inclusionmatters #StrongerTogether #surreybc #canada
DIVERSEcity is proud to support Carnaval Del Sol, the largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, coming back to Vancouver July 12–13 at Jonathan Rogers Park! ![]()
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This year’s theme “Embrace Our Passion, Celebrate Together!” celebrates unity through culture, music and sport.The event features 280+ performances, street soccer, food trucks, family fun and much more! ![]()
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Learn more and join the celebration: www.carnavaldelsol.ca ![]()
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#CarnavalDelSol #Latincouver #CelebrateTogether #CommunityCulture #VancouverFestivals #WhereWeAllShineTogether #CSOL25 @CarnavalDelSol
Today we had the pleasure of hosting Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials Sunita Dhir at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. She shared insights and information about the International Credentials Recognition Act, and leaned into heartfelt conversation about the difficulties newcomers, particularly women, face when having to navigate the credential recognition process in Canada.![]()
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She was welcomed by DIVERSEcity’s Director of Language, Employment and Social Entrepreneurship, Vandna Joshi and Senior Manager of Employment Services, Alison Ireland—alongside clients who shared the challenges they’ve faced, and help they’ve received, participating in our credentialing program.![]()
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One woman expressed her struggles saying, “sometimes it costs over 40 thousand dollars to get all the credentials you need. On top of having to maintain my household and look after my family—it can be a lot.”![]()
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After listening with compassion and empathy, Mrs. Dhir said, “all I see is hope, resilience and hard work in front of me ... I know how difficult it is to survive as an immigrant, I was once there also.” She went on to say, “for too long it’s been challenging for newcomers to find a job that utilizes their education and experience, that’s why the government brought in the ICR (International Credentials Recognition) Act.”![]()
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Despite the stress and frustrations, hope was the theme of the afternoon.![]()
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Read the full story here: www.dcrs.ca/bcs-parliamentary-secretary-for-international-credentials-sunita-dhir-visits-diversec... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #Delta #Canada #credentials #internationalcredentials #recredentialling #recredentials