This award for 2SLGBTQ+ youth advocates are presented by Sher Vancouver. DIVERSEcity is the exclusive sponsor for the… Read more
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SurreyCares supports DIVERSEcity’s food access initiatives with grant from the Emergency Community Support Fund
August 26, 2020
SurreyCares Community Foundation and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) have provided a total of… Read more
DIVERSEcity food hamper program helps food insecurity concerns in Surrey, with support from partner organizations
August 10, 2020
Food insecurity remains a significant concern during COVID-19. DIVERSEcity’s Newcomer Food Hamper program, generously supported by several partner… Read more
Youth Expressions! program launches with funding from the Emergency Community Support Fund
July 13, 2020
Youth Expressions! A new kind of youth program helps vulnerable, diverse youth build their confidence, connections and mental… Read more
Immigrant Entrepreneur Program accepts CANIE Award at virtual ceremony: video
June 9, 2020
DIVERSEcity’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Program was recently honoured with the CANIE British Columbia Region Winner for the Enterprise Support Award… Read more
Statement on anti-Black racism from DIVERSEcity’s leadership team
June 3, 2020
“It’s not enough to just condemn racism. We must all act and be actively anti-racist.” As a champion… 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