DIVERSEcity’s Black in BC event brings community together while celebrating Black changemakers and leaders What a night it… Read more
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Credentialing program for newcomer women, supported by Coast Capital, returns for a third time
January 29, 2025
Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women at DIVERSEcity helps skilled professionals get into in-demand fields Despite the… Read more
DIVERSEcity unveils mural by Indigenous artists Chase Gray and Nova Wolf
January 24, 2025
Siyey̓e, a community mural at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus Photo: City of Surrey Councillor Linda Annis, Neelam Sahota,… Read more
Grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation reseeds DIVERSEcity Community Gardens program
December 18, 2024
DIVERSEcity Community Gardens blooms thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant As the winter season quickly… Read more
Together Against Hate: a DIVERSEcity project
December 18, 2024
Addressing hate and building resilience with workshops and information sharing In response to escalating instances of racism across… Read more
A Giving Tuesday thank you to Vancouver firm from DIVERSEcity
December 3, 2024
Generous charitable donation for DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society from Vancouver corporate firm At DIVERSEcity, our work in strengthening… Read more
Getting ready for your #canadian citizenship exam? Get help preparing for the exam with our FREE citizenship preparation course! ![]()
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Starting April 23, our online course will help you: ![]()
➡️ Learn about Canadian history, heritage and culture ![]()
➡️ Understand your rights and responsibilities as a new citizen ![]()
➡️ Become an active citizen in your community! ![]()
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Open to permanent residents only. ![]()
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To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ![]()
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Coming up on April 24, UBC Centre for Migration Studies and AMSSA are co-hosting a panel talk on “Revisioning newcomer settlement & integration from the ground up.” ![]()
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DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota will be part of the esteemed panel, along with Lizeth Escobedo, Director, Newcomer Services, YMCA BC, Patrick MacKenzie, CEO, Immigrant Employment Council of BC and visiting scholar and researcher Afshan Paarlberg. ![]()
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Given the reduced immigration levels and unpredictable funding structures during a time of both domestic and geopolitical uncertainty, this dialogue will focus on: ![]()
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- Where the immigrant services sector has been ![]()
- Current challenges facing the sector ![]()
- Changing public sentiment ![]()
- Plus, a solutions-focused discussion on where we go from here! ![]()
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Want to join this virtual talk? Registration is open here: migration.ubc.ca/events/event/revisioning-newcomer-settlement-and-integration-from-the-ground-up/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity University of British Columbia AMSSA BC Immigrant Employment Council of BC YMCA BC - Greater Vancouver Region
Revisioning Newcomer Settlement and Integration from the Ground Up - Centre for Migration Studies
migration.ubc.ca
Explore the future of newcomer settlement in Canada amid shifting policies and funding. Join the discussion on building a resilient and sustainable sector.
At our recent Together Against Hate Community Forum, our panel moderator Daljit Gill-Badesha led an enlightening dialogue with our panelists Dacious Richardson of Surrey Schools, Zara Chaudhry of The Inclusion Project and Mahado Hassan of Solid State.![]()
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Here in this video, Daljit shares some of the key takeaways on how we can work together to build more inclusive communities and stand against racism and hate!![]()
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To cap off our Together Against Hate events and campaign, we have compiled some of the data, insights and workshop takeaways, along with 5 CALLS TO ACTION into a publication to serve as an ongoing community resource. View and download it here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ ![]()
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What ideas can you bring back to your community, school or workplace to combat hate? ![]()
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Kickstart your career with the help of DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders Youth Employment Program! ![]()
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This six-week, free program for youth (age 15–30), will help you: ![]()
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➡️ Explore different career options ![]()
➡️ Improve your job search skills, including resumé writing and interview preparation ![]()
➡️ Access one-on-one coaching and mentoring, including with industry professionals ![]()
➡️ Connect to further training and short-term certifications ![]()
➡️ Get job placement support after the program ![]()
➡️ Plus, earn a living allowance and completion bonuses! ![]()
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📅 Starting May 5, 2025 ![]()
🕙 9 am – 3 pm ![]()
📍 Two days in-person and two days online weekly for six weeks ![]()
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Open to permanent residents, Canadian citizens and protected persons aged 15–30 not currently employed or enrolled in high school or post-secondary studies. ![]()
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To register, please contact youthjobs@dcrs.ca, 604-547-1311 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/youth-employment-programs/future-leaders-program/
Youth Employment Programs - DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
www.dcrs.ca
DIVERSEcity's Youth Employment Programs can help you get ready for future work opportunities through skills training and job search support.
DIVERSEcity’s Lenya Wilks is a Top 75 finalist for the 2025 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards! It’s now time to vote to narrow down the winners. ![]()
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If you’re not already in the know, here’s a little bit about the amazing Lenya Wilks! ![]()
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Born and raised in Jamaica, she moved to Manitoba, Canada, with a deep passion for uplifting others. She uses her voice in service and her voice in song to spark connection, healing and change. ![]()
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Now based in British Columbia, Lenya serves as director of partnerships at DIVERSEcity, where she leads cross-sectoral initiatives that centre equity, inclusion and belonging, while creating space for underrepresented voices to be heard and valued. ![]()
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Before relocating to BC, she was deeply engaged in Manitoba’s community sector. She advocated for newcomers and racialized communities through community coalitions, youth programs, program development and collaborative partnerships. Simultaneously, her passion for music flourished. ![]()
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Lenya attended Brandon University as a jazz vocalist, gaining new skills and building her versatility. She has shared the stage with global icons such as reggae legend Beres Hammond as his opening act from 2007 to 2010, shared the stage with Grammy Winners Inner Circle and collaborated with artist like Tarrus Riley and Chuck Fender. Her powerful and emotive voice has graced both national and international stages, earning acclaim for its depth, soul and sincerity.![]()
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For Lenya, music and community work are deeply interconnected — each a vehicle for storytelling, empowerment and social transformation. Whether leading a strategic partnership or performing to a packed audience, she brings a unique blend of artistry and activism to every space she enters.![]()
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Learn more and vote for Lenya for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards here: www.dcrs.ca/diversecitys-lenya-wilks-is-a-finalist-for-the-2025-top-25-canadian-immigrant-awards/![]()
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#Top25 #Top75 #CanadianImmigrant #CanadianImmigrantAwards #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #awards #award #vote