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DIVERSEcity’s Racism and Belonging in Canada online talk: getting to know guest speaker Ravi Basi
June 23, 2021
Join DIVERSEcity on June 29 at 5 pm, for an online talk about racism and belonging in Canada.… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Paw Paw’s Story
June 22, 2021
Displaced from the Karen state in Myanmar, Paw Paw and her family fled to a Thai refugee camp,… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Noella’s Story
June 19, 2021
From Congo to Canada, Noella Kayitesi, a single mom to a five-year-old boy, is overcoming language barriers to… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Savan’s Story
June 18, 2021
Coming to Canada as a privately sponsored refugee, Iraqi-born youth Savan Kajo’s journey has just begun. By Taylor… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Meron’s story
June 18, 2021
DIVERSEcity RISE Program client Meron shares her decade-long journey to Canada and the obstacles she had to overcome… Read more
Want to learn how to stay safe in your community and ask a police officer your questions? Join us for the Safety and Policing in Canada Workshop on Wednesday, July 24. You'll have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions from a guest speaker from the RCMP! ![]()
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• How policing works in Canada ![]()
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• How to stay safe ![]()
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• When to call 9-1-1 ![]()
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For more information email avijh@dcrs.ca, call 604-307-4071 or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/safety-and-policing-in-canada-workshop-#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#surreybcr#policeo#safetya#workshopkshop
Volunteer opportunity! Test our new online resumé course!![]()
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DIVERSEcity Language, Employment and Resource Network (learn) has just launched its first online self-paced course — How to Write a Successful Resumé!![]()
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We are looking for employment service providers (career developer practitioners, employment coaches, job developers, etc.) to help us test out the course and provide valuable feedback to improve the experience for jobseekers.![]()
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- Complete the online course as a participant by Wednesday, July 31, 2024 ![]()
- Provide feedback via an online survey![]()
- Time commitment: Approximately two hours![]()
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What’s in it for you? ![]()
- Make a valuable contribution to the career development field![]()
- Receive a $20 Starbucks gift card as a thank you! ![]()
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Once testing is complete and feedback is implemented, the course will be available for job seekers as part of our Career Development Journey course package. Your expertise and feedback are crucial in shaping a tool that will help countless jobseekers. ![]()
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Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/3pSLpfPp85![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #volunteer #career #employment #survey #serviceprovider
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Straight from our newly released Green Guide for Newcomers, here are 15 suggestions to green David Suzuki Foundation. Our Green Guide is loaded with helpful tips and information on how to go greener and understand your role in protecting our planet! ![]()
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Tip # 1: Walk, cycle, scooter or skateboard! ![]()
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Choosing active transportation for getting around (including your commute) will help you and nature. Active transportation increases your physical activity, improves your mental wellbeing and saves you money. ![]()
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Stay tuned for our next tip, coming your way soon! We can't wait to share more sustainable living strategies with you! ![]()
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Take a look at our Environmental Resources page here and download the Green Guide for Newcomers www.dcrs.ca/resources/environmental-resources/#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#GreenGuideG#earthe#enviromentalisma#greenlivingiving
Under DIVERSEcity’s new strategic plan, our fifth and final priority is Collective Impact and Advocacy.![]()
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We are committed to strategically building our profile and visibility to increase awareness, engagement and support. By actively listening to and elevating the voices of individuals, we will share their concerns and advocate for their needs, positively impacting our communities and the people we serve.![]()
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Learn more about this and all our priorities by downloading our full Strategic Plan at the link in bio. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity
Under DIVERSEcity’s new strategic plan, our fifth and final priority is Collective Impact and Advocacy.![]()
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We are committed to strategically building our profile and visibility to increase awareness, engagement and support. By actively listening to and elevating the voices of individuals, we will share their concerns and advocate for their needs, positively impacting our communities and the people we serve.![]()
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Learn more about this and all our priorities by downloading our full Strategic Plan here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/our-strategic-platform/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity