Join us for the seventh annual DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair on October 18, 2023, in Surrey,… Read more
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Listening, learning and bridging Indigenous and newcomer communities
September 30, 2023
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s important for DIVERSEcity’s leadership and staff to stop and centre… Read more
Announcing the recipients of the 2023 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact
September 29, 2023
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2023 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact, held… Read more
DIVERSEcity Board of Directors is elected for 2023–2024
September 29, 2023
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce the election of the Board of Directors for 2023–2024 at… Read more
The rise of overdoses is a problem that affects all of us, in every community
August 31, 2023
On International Overdose Awareness Day, DIVERSEcity’s Substance Use Services calls to end the stigma on drug overdoses August… Read more
Congratulations to DIVERSEcity’s little learners from our Early Childhood Education Program
August 10, 2023
Congratulations to another group of graduating children from DIVERSEcity’s Early Childhood Education Program! Parents and children gathered at… Read more
Last Sunday, our C.A.R.E. for Migrant Workers program hosted a welcome event for the migrant workers in our community. We are grateful to have partnered with Dignidad Migrante to provide a comfortable and inclusive space for everyone to relax, make connections and find support. ![]()
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Learn more about C.A.R.E. here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/community-connections/services-for-non-permanent-residents/collective-ad...![]()
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Call for Indigenous Mural Artist![]()
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Apply now by May 13! ![]()
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DIVERSEcity is seeking an Indigenous artist with experience designing murals to create a signature artwork with an overarching theme of connecting Indigenous and newcomer communities in line with truth and reconciliation.![]()
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In this role, you will be the lead artist, leading a small team of newcomers to create a collaborative mural in DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus’ event space.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please visit: ow.ly/PybW50RxRNy![]()
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#SurreyBC #Indigenous #artist #FirstNations #art #mural #indigenousartist #truthandreconciliation![]()
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Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association - FRAFCA City of Surrey Surrey Schools Surrey Libraries Arts Council of Surrey Museum of Surrey Surrey Art Gallery BC Arts Council BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
Today begins Mental Health Week (May 6–12, 2024) and this year’s theme is healing with compassion. ![]()
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Here at DIVERSEcity, one of our values is connection and purpose and we believe that goes together with compassion. We have a variety of mental health programs and supports including family, individual, youth, child and substance use counselling. ![]()
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For more information about DIVERSEcity’s mental health services visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/mental-health-and-substance-use-services/ ![]()
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Today, we observe Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S). ![]()
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This is an annual day of remembrance for the countless Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people who have been murdered or are missing. It is also a day to encourage learning and building awareness to end violence against Indigenous women. ![]()
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In 2019, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released their 231 calls to justice that "represent important ways to end the genocide and to transform systemic and societal values that have worked to maintain colonial violence." ![]()
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Read the report at www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ as well as an educational engagement guide, Their Voices Will Guide Us, here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/publications/
Prepare for the speaking portion of your Canadian citizenship test with DIVERSEcity’s Conversation Circle where you can connect and chat with others! Join weekly drop-in sessions to prepare for the oral interview section of the citizenship test. ![]()
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For more information, call 604-547-1323, email kdyck@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/