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Canada is known for its pristine lakes, rivers and coastlines — but open water can be unpredictable, especially if you didn’t grow up around it. ![]()
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Whether you’re camping, fishing or cooling off on a hot day, it’s important to know that 70% of drownings in Canada happen in open water, not pools. That’s why water safety matters more than ever. ![]()
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Here are a few tips from the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon to help keep you water safe:![]()
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🏊 Never swim alone. Many drownings happen when someone is by themselves. ![]()
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🚫 Avoid alcohol near water. 41% of adult drownings involve alcohol. ![]()
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🛥️ Wear a lifejacket when boating. ![]()
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BC’s wilderness is beautiful — but it’s even better when we look out for one another. ![]()
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If swimming in lakes and rivers is new to you or your family, know that learning is part of the journey. Share what you learn, ask questions and help keep your community safe. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #NDPW2025 #SwimSafeBC #NewcomerSafety #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta
What a wonderful weekend we experienced at the Surrey Fusion Festival! 🌞 ![]()
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Under the summer sun with the energy of live music, we had the joy of connecting with so many wonderful people at this vibrant celebration of food, culture and community. ![]()
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A big thank you to the City of Surrey for bringing together such a powerful gathering of diversity and inclusion. Sharing stories and resources, we were honoured to represent DIVERSEcity and meet folks from all walks of life. ![]()
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It’s events like this that remind us that community is our greatest strength. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #FusionFestival #ComunityConnections #NewcomerSupport #CulturalDiverscity #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta @surreybcevents
It’s National Drowning Prevention Week, so here at DIVERSEcity we’re teaming up with the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch to share tips and information to help keep you safe while swimming. ![]()
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Many newcomers to Canada didn’t grow up around lakes or with access to swimming lessons, but here in BC, water is everywhere — from beaches to backyard pools. According to research, 31% of drowning victims were non-swimmers.![]()
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That’s why swimming is more than a fun summer skill, it’s a life-saving one. ![]()
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Visit your local pool or recreation centre to get familiar with safe swimming environments. You can learn more about: ![]()
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💧 Culturally inclusive swimming programs ![]()
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💧 Basic water safety terms ![]()
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💧 Teaching children how to recognize safe and unsafe water areas ![]()
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Together, we can build water confidence and prevent drownings before they happen. ![]()
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Let’s stay safe together this summer! 🏊 ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #NDPW2025 #SwimSafeBC #NewcomerSafety #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta #SaferTogether
It’s been a busy day at Surrey Fusion Festival! Looking forward to another full day tomorrow. Come chat with us tomorrow in the Canada Pavilion. ![]()
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#SurreyFusionFestival @surreybcevents
Fareed, a 28-year-old newcomer who arrived in Canada from Pakistan in December 2024, joined DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders program just two months later. With a degree in architecture from his home country, Fareed had a clear goal: to become a project manager in the construction industry. But, like many newcomers, he needed guidance to navigate Canada’s educational and employment systems.![]()
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Through Future Leaders, Fareed explored career options, discovered financial support programs and enrolled in the Project Management program at BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology. Soon after he secured a full-time role as a lead drafting technician. ![]()
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Fareed’s journey reflects the resilience of so many newcomers who arrive with hopes and dreams and just need the right community to help them thrive. “The Future Leaders Program has given me the hope to dream bigger,” Fareed shares. “It provided me with the knowledge and skills to pursue the career I always aspired to … and helped boost my self-esteem when I needed it most.”![]()
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Want to succeed like Fareed? The next session of our Future Leaders program is starting September 8, 2025! If you’re ready to step into your future, learn more here: buff.ly/rD3WpuS![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #FutureLeaders #youthemployment #youthjobs #newcomers #education
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How the DIVERSEcity Future Leaders Program empowers newcomer youth, builds confidence and opportunities for growth and job-skills development