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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
Generous donation is good for both immigrants and the environment
May 10, 2019
Two BC non-profit organizations have come together to enhance the delivery of services to newcomers with innovative technology,… Read more
We’re a finalist for the Settlement Agency Award
April 3, 2019
Vote for DIVERSEcity for the 2019 Settlement Agency Award We are thrilled to be a finalist for the… Read more
DIVERSEcity Hosts Funding Announcement by the Ministry of Jobs, Trades and Technology
February 8, 2019
Minister Bruce Ralston was on hand at the Community Campus of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society to announce the… Read more
DIVERSEcity Partners with Fraser Health to Expand the Roshni Clinic
February 7, 2019
Fraser Health has expanded the hours and services provided by the Roshni Clinic to better support people in… Read more
Don’t miss out on the #free Tax and Credits Workshops beginning in one week! ![]()
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Make the most of filing your income tax return by learning about tax benefits and credits in these upcoming DIVERSEcity workshops in multiple languages. A guest speaker from Canada Revenue Agency will share important tips on tax benefits and credits for persons with disabilities, seniors, students, Indigenous Peoples, newcomers to Canada, housing insecure and people in shelters. ![]()
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There are various workshop dates, held with language support in Mandarin, Punjabi, Dari and Pashto, Arabic, Korean, and Swahili and Kinyarwanda. ![]()
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Open to everyone. Register here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni2U-n2sBfYxEtRr2-40x0ZZUNjBDUlEzW... ![]()
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For the Mandarin language workshop, register via WeChat: www.dcrs.ca/event-details/tax-benefits-credits-workshop-mandarin/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #taxtips #taxbenefits #incometax
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Martin Luther King Jr. ![]()
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Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day celebrated every third Monday of January in the United States. It aims to celebrate the Baptist minister who advocated for nonviolent actions during the civil rights movement and led more than a quarter million people in the March on Washington for jobs and freedom in 1963.![]()
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We have chosen this quote from Martin Luther King Jr. because it encapsulates our Black in BC event: a night full of connection, learning and celebrating the Black community, including those doing good for others like the nominees in our Black Brillance Awards. ![]()
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The winners will be announced at the event on Friday, February 7, 2025, in #SurreyBC. ![]()
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Join us in supporting others in the community, learning about Black history and celebrating together. ![]()
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Have you registered to attend this FREE event? ![]()
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Register today here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/black-in-bc/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHJVZRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHde9... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities ##martinlutherkingjr #BlackinBC #BlackExcellence #MLKDay
Are you ready for tax season? ![]()
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Make the most of filing your income tax return by learning about tax benefits and credits in these upcoming DIVERSEcity workshops in multiple languages. A guest speaker from Canada Revenue Agency will share important tips on tax benefits and credits for persons with disabilities, seniors, students, Indigenous Peoples, newcomers to Canada, housing insecure and people in shelters. ![]()
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There are various workshop dates, held with language support in Mandarin, Punjabi, Dari and Pashto, Arabic, Korean, and Swahili and Kinyarwanda. ![]()
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Open to everyone. Register here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni2U-n2sBfYxEtRr2-40x0ZZUNjBDUlEzW... ![]()
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For the Mandarin language workshop, register via WeChat: www.dcrs.ca/event-details/tax-benefits-credits-workshop-mandarin/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #taxtips #taxbenefits #incometax
When we experience or witness hate or racism, we may feel uncertain about what to do and the steps to take. We may even wonder, “Is what I just experienced a crime?” ![]()
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While hate incidents — such as sharing discriminatory material, using racist slurs, insulting someone based on their nationality or making offensive jokes — don’t meet the criminal threshold under the Canadian Criminal Code, they still cause lasting harm. ![]()
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Hate crimes, on the other hand, are criminal acts, like assault or property damage, motivated by hate toward a specific group, whether based on race, religion, gender identity or other factors. ![]()
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And while freedom of speech and expression is protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Criminal Code outlines certain types of hate propaganda as a criminal offense. This includes inciting hatred against an identifiable group in a public place that is likely to lead to a breach of the peace. It's important to recognize the line between peaceful expression and rhetoric that incites hate, which can harm people and communities. ![]()
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Have you experienced a hate incident or crime? Get support navigating community resources through the United Way British Columbia’s racistincidenthelpline.ca (1-833-457-5463). ![]()
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For hate crimes, you can also file a report with the police in person or through their non-emergency number. ![]()
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Need emergency help, contact 9-1-1. ![]()
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#TogetherAgainstHate #Racism #Stophate #Workshops
We are thrilled to have poet Elliott Slinn present a keynote speech at our third annual Black in BC 2025 event on Friday, February 7, 3–7 pm at the Surrey Arts Centre!![]()
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In his keynote on "Representation in Art," poet Elliott Slinn will explore how authentic, inclusive art fosters empathy, connection and social change — highlighting the power of diverse perspectives to unite and inspire. ![]()
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Here’s a little more about Elliot:![]()
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Elliott Slinn is a poet whose work has been described as immediate and accessible. He aims to transform his personal tale into a shared experience. He has performed at the Lululemon Leadership Conference, New Westminster and Vancouver Arts Council, the Real Estate Foundation of BC and TED Talks to name a few; and was recently on the CBC radio show “North by Northwest.” ![]()
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His street poetry has been well received as he writes personalized on-the-spot poems for people throughout the lower mainland. ![]()
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Additionally, he was named Poet Laureate for the City of New Westminster in 2021 and elected to the New Westminster School Board in 2022. ![]()
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Join us to see Elliott perform live at Black in BC this #BHM2025! Get your free tickets today at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-in-bc-celebrating-black-excellence-2025-tickets-1141277354289?aff=oddtd... ![]()
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#SurreyBC #BlackinBC #BlackExcellence #keynote #speech #NewWest #NewWestminister