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Happy Lunar New Year! xīn nián hǎo (新年好)🧧 ![]()
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We at DIVERSEcity would like to wish you and your loved ones a prosperous and happy new year. ![]()
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This year is the Year of the Wood Snake, and the upcoming year promises a potentially be a time of renewal, transformation and growth. ![]()
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May this Lunar New Year cycle bring you abundance, happiness and success in all your endeavours in 2025. ![]()
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*The following predictions were shared from information found on the Chinese New Year. net website
Today marks the eighth anniversary of the Quebec Mosque attack, which resulted in the death of six and many more injuries. ![]()
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The National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia serves as a day to honour those lives lost and a day to remember the continued work we must do to eradicate hate and racism in Canada. ![]()
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Our thoughts are with anyone who has lost a family member, friend or loved one in the 2017 Quebec City Mosque shooting. ![]()
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Tonight is the first of many workshops part of our Together Against Hate project. ![]()
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A virtual workshop held from 6–8 pm Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Islamophobia aims to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to tackle anti-Islam hate by addressing personal and systemic biases and build bridges of understanding across diverse communities. ![]()
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Spots are still open. Register for the workshop tonight and find out more about the Together Against Hate project here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ ![]()
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#TogetherAgainstHate #StopIslamophobia
Hate is not new. It is as old as humankind and has lingered and evolved, building deep, structural roots that weave into our systems, thoughts and even language. ![]()
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If we want to choose harmony over hate, it’s up to all of us to: ![]()
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🤝🏻 Listen and learn from each other and ![]()
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🤝🏻 Share safe spaces to inspire dialogue and build connections ![]()
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🤝🏻 Support others who are different than us ![]()
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🤝🏻 Use inclusive language and understand it’s always changing ![]()
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🤝🏻 Challenge our own bias with courage and humility ![]()
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🤝🏻 Be an ally to those who are marginalized or face hatred ![]()
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🤝🏻 Stand up and speak out — together against hate. ![]()
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Education and understanding are our most powerful defenses against hate. By learning from one another and seeking out diverse perspectives, we can begin to dismantle the structural roots of hate and replace them with empathy and connection. ![]()
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At DIVERSEcity, we are committed to this ongoing journey of growth and reflection. That’s why we’re curating a comprehensive list of resources, campaigns and reports to support meaningful action. There is so much research and information to discover, and many people, experts and organizations to learn from. Discover our growing collection of resources here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ ![]()
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Want to join in the dialogue? Don’t miss our upcoming workshops over the next several weeks. Learn more and register here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ ![]()
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If you’ve experienced hate or racism support is available. Contact United Way BC - Lower Mainland’s racistincidenthelpline.ca (1-833-457-5463). ![]()
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#TogetherAgainstHate #Racism #Stophate #Workshops #ForPeopleForCommunities
Calling all newcomer youth looking for information and connection! ![]()
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Join our DIVERSEyouth English Club! These free workshops will help you improve your English-speaking skills and vocabulary while enjoying fun activities where you’ll: ![]()
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🎉Make new friends ![]()
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🎉 Build your community ![]()
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🎉 Explore education interests ![]()
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🎉 Find your career path ![]()
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🎉 Develop your skills ![]()
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Starting soon on Wednesdays, 4:30 pm onwards ![]()
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For more information including updates on the start date contact 604-218-1441, email robeydi@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #youth #free #workshop
Hate happens … but why?![]()
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Whether it manifests in overt or more subtle ways, there is no single cause.![]()
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Systemic inequality and oppression in our systems and structures lay the groundwork for hate, reinforcing racist and intolerant behaviours. ![]()
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Hate can be something we learn from the people around us — in our homes, communities and increasingly online. Children learn about the world around them from their parents and other influential figures in their lives. Their biases are passed along, normalized.![]()
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As people grow, they begin searching for who they are and where they belong. ![]()
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In this search for identity, some find themselves in groups or communities shaped by hate speech and a false sense of power or superiority. Once a part of these spaces, hatred for other groups often follows — and in extreme cases, so does radicalization.![]()
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Extremism, as a manifestation of hate, remains a significant concern in Canada, with an estimated 300 active far-right extremist groups, according to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.![]()
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People who are struggling with isolation, mental health or feelings of injustice are particularly vulnerable to hatred and extremism. ![]()
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Through DIVERSEcity’s Together Against Hate workshops, we are exploring some of these causes of hate, to better understand how we can educate ourselves and overcome hate, together. ![]()
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Join us for our first virtual workshop on understanding and overcoming anti-Islamic hate on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia.![]()
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Register and learn more about our upcoming workshops here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/![]()
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#TogetherAgainstHate #Racism #Stophate #Workshops #ForPeopleForCommunities