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Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Beaulieu, the recipient of the Reconciliation in Action Award at the 2024 Awards of Impact

November 5, 2024

Dr. Sarah Beaulieu, Faculty Associate at the Community Health and Social Innovation Hub at the University of the… Read more

Congratulations to the winner of the Gender Equity Award, Dr. Farah Shroff, founder of Maternal and Infant Health Canada, at University of British Columbia.

November 4, 2024

Sponsored by  Dupuis Langen Group, the Gender Equity Award honours an established leader, community group or organization that… Read more

Shelter Movers Vancouver was awarded the Strengthening Safety Award, sponsored by our past DIVERSEcity Board member Jane Shin, in honour of her mother, Myung-Bok Lee.

November 1, 2024

Shelter Movers Vancouver is a volunteer-run organization that is doing important, compassionate work in supporting survivors of gender-based… Read more

Congratulations to our two Inspiring Seniors Award winners Kusum Kundiwal and Peter Li.

October 30, 2024

DIVERSEcity celebrated as two of their senior volunteers each took home an Inspiring Seniors Award sponsored by Kwantlen… Read more

HIPPY delegation gathers at DIVERSEcity

October 29, 2024

Providers of the HIPPY program from around the world came together at DIVERSEcity DIVERSEcity welcomed international delegates from… Read more

Congratulations to Food Justice Advocate Award winner Narinder Singh Walia, Founder of the Guru Nanak Food Bank.

October 25, 2024

Sponsored by Nanak Foods, the Food Justice Advocate Award is awarded to an individual who has supported poverty… Read more

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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: ✅ One-on-one coaching and mentorship ✅ Group training ✅ Self-paced learning activities ✅ Resources to improve governance and funding readiness ✅ An opportunity to become a funding recipient via DIVERSEcity ✅ Networking with non-profits, regional partners and AMSSA BCOpen 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. Register for BUILD BC-Yukon here: forms.office.com/r/zEG5KzNP17 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/#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #LowerMainland #VancouverIsland #Okanagan #NorthernBC #Yukon #BC #Vancouver #nonprofit #BIPOC #impact #growth ... See MoreSee Less
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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.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.Register here: forms.office.com/r/VFZHHeKCVh #ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #LegalAid #workshop #refugeeclaimants #surreybc #delta Legal Aid BC ... See MoreSee Less
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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! Learn more about our services, offered in several languages, here: www.dcrs.ca/ #CanadianMulticulturalismDay #CanadianMulticulturalismDay2025 #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommuniies #culture #food #diversity #canada ... See MoreSee Less
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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!Whether you’re drafting reports, creating presentations, researching trends orstreamlining 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!Visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ #SurreyBC #Metrotown #ForPeopleForCommunities #BurnabyBC #Burnaby #AI #AIcourse #ArtificialIntelligence #workshop #skills #skillstraining #course WorkBC Burnaby Metrotown WorkBC ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re heading outdoors for a special nature field trip to the beautiful A Rocha BC Centre in Surrey! Join us for a hands-on, nature-based educational experience. This is a chance to slow down, breathe deep and experience the rich natural landscape that makes BC home to so many diverse communities and ecosystems. Together, we’ll learn more about the land, its rhythms and the stories it holds.This trip will be an immersive, science-based nature experience as we get up-close and encounter living things. You will also learn about environmental issues and conservation on this outdoor outing. Lunch provided. Open to permanent residents, protected persons and CUAET visa holders. To register, call Alka at 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. #DIVERSEcity #ForPeopleForCommunities #NatureFieldTrip #ExploreBC #CommunityInNature #SurreyBC #Canada A Rocha BC ... See MoreSee Less
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