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Community Garden tips: Regrowing vegetables from kitchen scraps

May 13, 2020

First she shared how to grow sprouts at home, now DIVERSEcity’s Community Gardens coordinator Sasikala Sridar is here… Read more

Seeing and supporting mothers during COVID-19 and beyond

May 8, 2020

DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota talks about supporting mothers at home and in the workplace for Mother’s Day On… Read more

Taking care of yourself and others during Mental Health Week

May 4, 2020

Seven tips to stay connected with others — and yourself — in these isolating times When it comes… Read more

Volunteering for community, connection and opportunity!

April 23, 2020

It’s National Volunteer Week 2020! Here’s a volunteering success story and tips on volunteering It was 2008 when… Read more

DIVERSEcity’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Program wins CANIE Award

April 21, 2020

Self-employment program wins award from the Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation Taiwan-born Florence Kao came to Canada in 2007… Read more

Earth Day family activity

April 21, 2020

Earth Day is an annual event that takes place on April 22, and 2020 marks its 50th anniversary. … Read more

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Join us in congratulating James Kamau, one of two deserving recipients of the Black Brilliance “Trailblazer” Award! James is the founder of Beyond Hoops Africa, a sports development organization with operations in both Canada and Kenya. Additionally, James serves as the Director of INUA Collective Society, an organization based in the BC Lower Mainland dedicated to building bridges, fostering r ... See MoreSee Less
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Get to know those who are helping us bring the Women’s Leadership Forum to life! Our emcee for this year’s forum is Safeeya Pirani, Global BC’s Community Reporter. Thank you again to Global News , our media sponsor for this year’s event! Born and raised on the North Shore, Safeeya studied Communications at SFU and graduated from BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism Program in 2016. Safeeya ... See MoreSee Less
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The rate of hate among youth in schools and online is rising. It’s time to come together for dialogue and action. Join us for our upcoming Together Against Hate Community Forum on “Eliminating Racism for a Better Future for Youth, Families, Schools & Communities.” Youth, parents, community members, educators and more are welcome to take part in this free event, featuring speakers, guided d ... See MoreSee Less
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DIVERSEcity leaders, including CEO Neelam Sahota, recently had an invigorating conversation with Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials Sunita Dhir We discussed the ongoing work toward credential recognition and meeting BC’s labour market needs while ensuring BC is welcoming and inclusive. Looking forward to working together with our Government of BC partners in advancing this ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker who is looking to increase your technology knowledge? Join Safe Haven’s Digital Literacy classes happening at DIVERSEcity on Thursdays, from February 27 until March 27, 2025, from 1–3 pm! These digital literacy classes are designed to help you understand computers and navigate the online world with ease! You will learn about: 🖥️ Basic computer skills ... See MoreSee Less
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