A statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day by Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity June has been a busy month for… Read more
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How Together Now became a new “home” for LGBTQ+ isolated newcomer
June 24, 2022
It’s Pride Month! Let’s celebrate our LGBTQ+ community members and support those new to Canada who need some… Read more
Caring for caregivers this BC Seniors Week
June 6, 2022
This BC Seniors Week (June 5–11, 2022), DIVERSEcity wants to recognize all the newcomer seniors (55+) in our… Read more
Neelam Sahota named a Woman of the Year by BC Business
June 1, 2022
BC Business magazine announced its third annual Women of the Year Awards, and DIVERSEcity’s chief executive officer Neelam… Read more
Celebrating credentialing success stories with Coast Capital
June 1, 2022
DIVERSEcity, sponsor Coast Capital and alumnae from our Express Grant for Foreign Credentials program came together to celebrate… Read more
Celebrating Family Caregivers
June 1, 2022
DIVERSEcity’s Newcomer Family and Friend Caregiver Support Program Family members and friends devote countless hours to providing care… Read more
Registration is OPEN for the highly anticipated Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence event! This #BlackHistoryMonth, join us at the Surrey Arts Centre on Friday, February 7, 3–7 pm for an evening of connection, learning and joy. ![]()
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We are pleased to welcome back master of ceremonies Michael Newman to guide our event featuring: ![]()
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🎤 Inspiring speakers ![]()
🎶Music and dance entertainment by Ndidi Cascade![]()
🙌 Limbo for All by King Fish![]()
🍴 Traditional cuisine ![]()
🌟 Black Brilliance Awards (nominations now open!) ![]()
⏰And more! ![]()
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Get your FREE tickets today! Visit: www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-in-bc-celebrating-black-excellence-2025-tickets-1141277354289?aff=oddtd... ![]()
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We are offering free exhibition tables to local Black organizations and businesses. For more information, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/black-in-bc/ ![]()
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#surreybc #BHM2025 #BHM #ForPeopleForCommunities #blackexcellence #BlackinBC
Are you’re an #immigrant or #BIPOC aspiring #entrepreneur? We can help you navigate the small business landscape! ![]()
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Join the Diverse Entrepreneurs Business Incubator, a free 24+ week self-employment training program, networking hub and business incubation platform rolled into one. ![]()
Our award-winning program has three parts: ![]()
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1. Business Plan Writing Circle: Explore and plan your business in weeks 1–12 ![]()
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2. Business Startup Bootcamp: Put your business planning into action in weeks 13–24 ![]()
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3. One-on-One Support: Get ongoing personalized guidance as you launch your business ![]()
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Get all the details and register here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/diverse-entrepreneurs/ ![]()
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Supported by TD![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #Delta #NewtonBC #GuildfordBC #selfemployment #business #sidehustle #training #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner
The deadline is fast approaching to nominate a Rising Star, Trailblazer or Luminary for DIVERSEcity’s 2025 Black Brilliance Awards! ![]()
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Nominations are OPEN for our Black Brilliance Awards, as part of our third annual Black in BC event, on February 7, 2025! ![]()
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With a theme of “Celebrating Black Excellence,” we want to take time out to recognize some of the bright stars who are making a difference in the community and advancing leadership, equity, culture and justice, in their fields or areas of expertise. ![]()
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There are three award categories: ![]()
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🌟 Rising Star Award (up to age 29): Recognizing a young leader, innovator or changemaker in the Black community whose potential is sky high. ![]()
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🌟 Trailblazer Award (age 30+): Recognizing a Black leader in business, community or the arts who is setting a bright path forward. ![]()
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🌟 Luminary Award (15+ years of impact): Recognizing a legend in the Black community who has spent 15+ years making an important impact in their field. ![]()
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The deadline to nominate is January 15, 2025. ![]()
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Fill out the nomination form here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/black-in-bc/ ![]()
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#BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #BlackBrilliance #Awards #ForPeopleForCommunities
With a network of more than 300 professionals skilled in 88+ languages, including many rare ones, American Sign Language (ASL) and Indigenous languages, let DIVERSEcity Interpretation & Translation Services help you communicate without barriers! ![]()
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Whether it’s for in-person or virtual interpretation, or translating documents, transcriptions, videos and more, we can help you communicate across cultures and languages. ![]()
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Contact us at 604-597-1358, interpretation@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/interpretation-and-translation-services/
Happy New Year 2025! 🎉🎊✨ ![]()
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From all of us at DIVERSEcity, we wish you a Happy New Year and hope the upcoming year is full of hope, opportunity and joy. ![]()
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Our offices reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. We are here to help! ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #newyear #2025