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Finding motivation to build a new life in Canada
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National Volunteer Week is a celebration of the value volunteers bring
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Jordan and Tsighe from our IMPACT Parenting Program accompanied a group of families on a field trip to the National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration in #SurreyBC this Saturday. ![]()
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This cohort of IMPACT was for Eritrean families who speak Tigrinya. IMPACT offers a learner-centered, strengths-based approach to parenting support for children 0-6, covering topics such as behaviour, child safety, routines and discipline. ![]()
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"As a person of Indigenous background, I was able to provide first-hand information for families with questions about Indigenous cultures, and Tsighe was able to translate for families in their native Tigrinya," says Jordan.![]()
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An inspiring example of bridging newcomer and Indigenous cultures! Thanks to our IMPACT team for sharing this important event with their clients! ![]()
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Learn more about DIVERSEcity's IMPACT Parenting Program here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/programs-for-children-and-families/impact-parenting-group/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #parenting #bridgingcultures #NIPD #IndigenousPeoples
Congratulations to our newest young graduates and their amazing mothers from our HIPPY program! 🎓✨ With the support of our dedicated home visitors, these newcomer mothers have built the tools and confidence to help their little ones get ready for school and beyond. ![]()
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Thank you to Mothers Matter Canada for making this program possible. ![]()
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Learn more about our programs for children and families here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/programs-for-children-and-families/ ![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #newcomer #families #children #kindergarten #preschool #learning
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day to honour the history, culture, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. ![]()
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At DIVERSEcity, reconciliation is an important priority for us as we serve the community, working with Indigenous partners for knowledge sharing and relationship-building. ![]()
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This year, we were proud to unveil a visually stunning and thought-provoking mural at DIVERSEcity’s Surrey Community Campus by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artists Chase Gray and Nova Wolf, which sends a message of harmony among people, animals and the land. Our staff and clients have been inspired by this piece of public art ever since the unveiling. (Photo shows our Seniors Services team with the mural during a recent seniors celebration!).![]()
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Today, as we move forward in our goals of reconciliation, we are pleased to announce the introduction of new programming welcoming Indigenous Elders to DIVERSEcity. Our Active Elders program creates a community space for Indigenous elders to come together for connection, culture and wellness. ![]()
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We are also introducing a cross-cultural program, Elders and Seniors Storytelling Circle, bringing Indigenous Elders and diverse seniors from various backgrounds including Punjabi, together for crafts, art and lunch.![]()
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Today, we will be sharing more about these programs and paying respect to local Indigenous communities at Surrey's National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Cloverdale, hosted by sǝmyámǝ (Semiahmoo), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) and q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen) First Nations. Come by and say hi!![]()
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Learn more and register for our new programs here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/ ![]()
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Watch a video about the mural in the artists' own words here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/truth-and-reconciliation/ ![]()
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#NIPD2025 #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #elders #Indigenous #ForPeopleForCommunities #diversity
Refugees arrive in Canada through different paths — each shaped by courage, loss and the hope of starting anew. Some are selected abroad by the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR). Others claim asylum after arriving. No two journeys are the same, but they all begin with one thing: fleeing for safety and a better life.![]()
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We created a series of interactive informational boards about the refugee journey and the history of refugees in Canada. Come learn and celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay today, June 20 at #fleetwood Community Centre from 4:30–6:30 pm.![]()
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Read the full article here: www.dcrs.ca/explore-the-refugee-journey-during-world-refugee-day/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #WorldRefugeeDay #refugees #community #familyevent #fleetwood #langley
Today is World Refugee Day. It takes tremendous courage and resilience to restart your life in a completely different country and culture as a refugee. Many choose Surrey, BC, to begin their new lives, and DIVERSEcity is here to help ease the transition through our various refugee programs, including Safe Haven and RISE. ![]()
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We’re celebrating today in the community at Fleetwood Community Centre, from 4:30–6:30 pm. Please join us to learn about the refugee experience, connect with others in your community and have fun for the whole family! ![]()
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Come talk to us about our refugee programs and learn more here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/programs-for-refugees/ ![]()
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This is a FREE family-friendly event. No registration is required.