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Supporting youth at risk of gang violence

May 19, 2022

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 15–21, 2022): Discussing issues facing diverse victims of crimes and culturally… Read more

Supporting intercultural women survivors of violence with a culturally safe framework

May 17, 2022

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 15–21, 2022): Discussing issues facing diverse victims of crimes and culturally… Read more

Supporting women survivors of violence

May 16, 2022

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 15–21, 2022): Discussing issues facing diverse victims of crimes and culturally… Read more

Supporting children and youth who have experienced violence

May 15, 2022

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 15–21, 2022): Discussing issues facing diverse victims of crimes and culturally… Read more

Volunteers build communities with empathy and heart

April 25, 2022

Celebrating DIVERSEcity’s Volunteer Program It’s National Volunteer Week (April 24–30) in Canada, and this year’s theme is “Empathy… Read more

Women turning talent into entrepreneurship

April 21, 2022

Two DIVERSEcity clients from the CWB Business Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs have been hitting the craft market circuit… Read more

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Are you’re an #immigrant or #BIPOC aspiring #entrepreneur? We can help you navigate the small business landscape! 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: 1. Business Plan Writing Circle: Explore and plan your business in weeks 1–12 2. Business Startup Bootcamp: Put your business planning into action in weeks 13–24 3. One-on-One Support: Get ongoing personalized guidance as you launch your business Get all the details and register here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/diverse-entrepreneurs/ Supported by TD#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #Delta #NewtonBC #GuildfordBC #selfemployment #business #sidehustle #training #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner ... See MoreSee Less
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The deadline is fast approaching to nominate a Rising Star, Trailblazer or Luminary for DIVERSEcity’s 2025 Black Brilliance Awards! Nominations are OPEN for our Black Brilliance Awards, as part of our third annual Black in BC event, on February 7, 2025! 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. There are three award categories: 🌟 Rising Star Award (up to age 29): Recognizing a young leader, innovator or changemaker in the Black community whose potential is sky high. 🌟 Trailblazer Award (age 30+): Recognizing a Black leader in business, community or the arts who is setting a bright path forward. 🌟 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. The deadline to nominate is January 15, 2025. Fill out the nomination form here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/black-in-bc/ #BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #BlackBrilliance #Awards #ForPeopleForCommunities ... See MoreSee Less
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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! 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. Contact us at 604-597-1358, interpretation@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/interpretation-and-translation-services/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy New Year 2025! 🎉🎊✨ 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. Our offices reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. We are here to help! #ForPeopleForCommunities #newyear #2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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Get support as you prepare for the Canadian citizenship exam! Join this 20-hour course, which will help you learn about Canadian history, heritage and culture, understand your rights and responsibilities as a new citizen and how to become an active citizen in your community! Open to permanent residents, this 10-week course happens every Wednesday, January 15 to March 19, 2025, 6–8 pm (2 hours per week) online! For more information, contact Alka Vijh at avijh@dcrs.ca, 604-307-4071 or visit dcrs.ca/our-services/citizenship-preparation/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #Citizenship #course #residant #exam #canadian ... See MoreSee Less
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