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Learnings from DIVERSEcity’s #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign

December 14, 2023

  This month, we recognized the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with daily information on our social… Read more

A life-saving workshop in response to toxic drug supply in BC

November 30, 2023

International students are at high risk of overdose in BC due to toxic drug supply As a part… Read more

More than 200 coats donated and distributed to refugees

November 30, 2023

DIVERSEcity’s Bundle Up Campaign collected coats for refugees Refugees in Surrey will be a little warmer this winter… Read more

Going above and beyond: DIVERSEcity’s Meheret Bisrat recognized by Community Leader Awards

November 30, 2023

Meheret Bisrat was recognized by the Surrey Now-Leader‘s Community Leader Awards in the Above & Beyond category (Honourable… Read more

Amy’s Story: Starting over

November 17, 2023

Starting over as a newcomer is never without its challenges. That’s where DIVERSEcity Settlement Services steps in to… Read more

Supporting pay transparency legislation and beyond

November 1, 2023

DIVERSEcity supports pay transparency legislation while going beyond posting wages on job descriptions As of November 1, 2023,… Read more

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Don’t drink and drown: Stay sober, stay safe. Alcohol and water activities don’t mix—protect yourself and others. 🚫🍻 Thank you to the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch for partnering with us to spread awareness and water survival skills during National Drowning Prevention Week. Stay tuned for photos from our water survival workshop this Wednesday with City of Delta - Local Government aquatic staff! #NDPW2024 #lifesavingsociety#DrowningPrevention #DrowningIsPreventable ... See MoreSee Less
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Don’t just pack it, wear it: Always wear your life jacket near the water. It’s a small step that makes a big difference in saving lives. 🦺🌊 With drownings a real risk in BC’s lakes, including for newcomers, DIVERSEcity and the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch have partnered to spread awareness and water survival skills during National Drowning Prevention Week. Yesterday we held a water survival workshop with City of Delta - Local Government aquatic staff. Stay tuned for photos! #NDPW2024 #lifesavingsociety#DrowningPrevention #DrowningIsPreventable ... See MoreSee Less
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Safe Haven’s Self-Care Workshops provide support, tips and resources for navigating your well-being in Canada. Join the Self-care & Family Support in Times of Trauma workshop on Sunday, July 28, from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. at DIVERSEcity Newton Town Centre Campus. Learn about self-care, mindfulness, setting boundaries and creating a supportive family environment. The workshop will be held in Dari and Farsi.Intake eligibility includes refugee claimants, CUAET visa holders, refugees and other humanitarian newcomers. The sessions will be held at our DIVERSEcity Newton Town Centre Campus at # 1107-7330 137 Street, Surrey, BC. For more information call 604-547-1221, email intake@dcrs.ca or register here shorturl.at/QPG1R #SafeHaven #counselling #selfcare #free #workshop ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you looking to build up your resumé and cover letter skills? Don’t miss out on this workshop happening in exactly one week! Join the upcoming Resumé and Job Search Workshop and get the job you want! Happening in one week on Wednesday, July 31, this hybrid workshop will help teach you useful skills to create a successful resumé and cover letter. Get empowered to enter the workforce! For more information contact Harman Gill at 604-306-6726, hgill@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/resume-and-job-search-workshop/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #digitalliteracy #free ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you an internationally trained dentist who wishes to restart their career in BC, but not sure where to start? Join us for a FREE information and orientation workshop for internationally trained dentists, virtually on Wednesday, August 28, September 11 or October 9. The foreign credential recognition process for dentists can be cumbersome and difficult to navigate. That's why we have created this workshop, underCoast Capitalpital Credentialing Program, to offer accurate, up-to-date and easy-to-understand information about how to get started in your credential recognition journey.This workshop will cover the requirements needed to become a dentist in BC, resources to support your credential journey, and an overview of career in dental care to get your foot in the door and obtain relevant Canadian work experience.Register for free here: forms.office.com/r/7Sumdd7C#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#surreybcr#dentistn#BCt#workshopk#foreigncredentialst#credentiallingl#credentialstCoast Capitalpital ... See MoreSee Less
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