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New funding will allow DIVERSEcity to help more people with its free, first-language mental health services
November 4, 2019
Meeting the demand for mental health and counselling services is an ongoing challenge with about 17 per cent… Read more
DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair
October 16, 2019
Helping newcomers and all emerging entrepreneurs plan, launch and grow their business Despite the rising number of immigrants… Read more
Start it Right! youth employment program launches
September 6, 2019
A new kind of youth employment program kickstarts careers for youth falling through the gaps International students and… Read more
Government of Canada supports survivors of gender-based violence in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland
August 27, 2019
Ending gender-based violence is crucial in order to give everyone the same opportunities to join and grow Canada’s… Read more
DIVERSEcity is the new, exclusive sponsor of the LGBTQ+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award
August 1, 2019
Sher Vancouver is pleased to announce that DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is now the exclusive sponsor of its… Read more
Want to stay ahead in the evolving job market? The Essential AI Skills for the Future of Work course, delivered by DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre, will equip you with hands-on AI tools so you can work smarter, not harder, with AI! ![]()
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☑️ Learn responsible AI use, including privacy, data protection & bias reduction ![]()
☑️ Use AI tools for faster research and smarter decision-making ![]()
☑️ Master AI writing tools for emails, reports & content creation ![]()
☑️ Use AI to design presentations and documents in minutes ![]()
☑️ Automate repetitive work tasks using AI agents and workflows ![]()
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This course takes place on May 27 to 30 or June 30 & July 2–4, from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, in-person at DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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Subsidies may be available through WorkBC. ![]()
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Learn more about our latest course offerings and register at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ ![]()
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#SurreyBC #AI #AIcourse #AItraining #ForPeopleForCommunities #skills #training WorkBC
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that commemorates the killing of 69 people at a peaceful anti-apartheid demonstration in South Africa in 1960. ![]()
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All these years later, progress has been made but not enough. This day is a reminder that racial discrimination continues to take place every day, globally and locally, with statistics showing it’s even on the rise. ![]()
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That is why DIVERSEcity is hosting our Together Against Hate Community Forum: Eliminating Racism for a Better Future this Saturday in #SurreyBC. ![]()
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We look forward to a day of reflection and dialogue, capping off our Together Against Hate campaign. ![]()
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For more information on our Together Against Hate project and resources, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ ![]()
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We’ll be releasing more information gathered at our Community Forum this weekend in the days to come so we can continue sharing anti-hate learnings in our communities.![]()
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Experiencing racism and need support? You can contact the United Way British Columbia’s Racist Incident Helpline for help in multiple languages: racistincidenthelpline.ca/ ![]()
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#AntiRacism #EndRacism #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #event #stophate #unitedwaybc #cyberbullying #internetsafety #schools
Our community members recently enjoyed a guided tour of Surrey City Hall in downtown #surreybc! They learned about local government operations, the roles of city officials and explored key spaces like council chambers and theaters.![]()
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A big thank you to the City of Surrey for this insightful experience!![]()
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At the DIVERSEcity x Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum earlier this month, one question asked of the panelists was, “What advice would you offer to women to grow, lead and #bloom?”![]()
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“It's important to remember where you came from because everyone starts somewhere on the career ladder,” said Marisa Espinosa, Director, Major Studies, TransLink. “Really thinking about the legacy that you can offer for future generations is important, and any opportunity that you have, you can be a leader, whether it's in your community and your profession.” ![]()
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Thank you again to Marisa for sharing your perspective at our event. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #IWD2025 #minervabc #surreybc #vancouverbc
Introducing our final three guests who are joining us for the Together Against Hate Community Forum this Saturday! ![]()
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1️⃣ Dr. Daljit Gill-Badesha, who will moderate our panel discussion, is a widely recognized social impact leader in the public sector. She has a proven track record of leading innovative, inclusive and equitable programs where policymaking and partnerships drive impactful change in Surrey and beyond. With a Doctorate in Leadership and Policy, she is an expert on power dynamics and multi-stakeholder collaboration. She serves as the fractional Executive Director for SACH - South Asian Community Hub Society and volunteers on multiple boards and advisories in the province, including as Chair of the Provincial Child Care Council and as an Advisor on BC’s Anti-Racism Data Committee. ![]()
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2️⃣ Ingrid Broussillon, who will lead an engaging group activity, is an entrepreneur, workshop facilitator, speaker and storyteller. Founder of Griottes Polyglottes Arts & EDI Society and The WoW Culture, she is passionate about bringing play & fun into all her workshops. She is a strong believer that a good laugh can create bridges between people. Her mission is to support companies with multicultural workforces to take their DEI training, conflicts resolution and team building workshops to a new level — one that is fun, engages employees and leads to more impactful outcomes. ![]()
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3️⃣ Marialejandra Reyes Valerio, who will lead a mental health check-in and reflection session, is a facilitation specialist. A passionate advocate for gender equity, Marialejandra brings a wealth of experience working with community organizations and foundations in EDI capacity building, strategic planning and leadership development. As the lead facilitator of Expansion Works, she uses holistic approaches to create inclusive spaces for meaningful connections, learning and growth. A proud Latina and woman of color entrepreneur, she brings her personal experience of forced migration from Venezuela to her work, enriching her perspective and commitment to social impact. ![]()
Be part of this dialogue! ![]()
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Register for the forum here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-against-hate-forum-eliminating-racism-for-a-better-future-tickets-12... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #TogetherAgainstHate #stophate #unitedwaybc #cyberbullying #internetsafety #schools