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Understanding Ramadan – May 6 to June 4
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April 10, 2019
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April 8, 2019
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Aina Arora’s Teaching Dreams
April 1, 2019
A client of DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders Program, Aina Arora was the winner of the 2019 Youth Achievement Award… Read more
Message for up-and-coming women professionals on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2019
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Last week around 75 seniors from our Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) felt the holiday spirit — albeit it a bit cold — on a special field trip to go on the Bear Creek Christmas Train! ![]()
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The seniors laughed, crafted fun hats, took photos with Santa and filled the air with Christmas carols — their favourite was We Wish You a Merry Christmas! ![]()
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For many seniors, volunteers and some staff, this was the first time they had ever been on the train or seen the elaborate light display put on by the City of Surrey at Bear Creek Park! ![]()
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If you or a senior you know would like to be a part of engaging community building field trips like this, contact seniors@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/ ![]()
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Are you an international student or temporary resident between 15 and 29 years old looking to get a jumpstart on your career? Not eligible for WorkBC or other employment programs? The RBC Start it Right! Youth Employment Program is exactly what you’re looking for! ![]()
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Join our free Start it Right! program open to any youth to: ![]()
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💼 Develop your leadership skills by participating in community projects ![]()
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💼 Receive industry-recognized training certificates ![]()
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💼 Gain insights into the Canadian workplace culture ![]()
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💼 Network and develop peer connections ![]()
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💼 Enhance your skills and confidence for the job market in Canada ![]()
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Sessions start back up in January 2025! Register today to build the career you want! ![]()
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Find out more about eligibility and more by contacting 604-597-0205, youthjobs@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/youth-employment-programs/start-it-right-youth-emplo... ![]()
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With the start of the winter season this December 21, most of us are likely not thinking about gardening. For us at DIVERSEcity, we’ve been winterizing our two Community Gardens in Surrey, BC, and are anxiously waiting for spring to start planting again, thanks to a renewed grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for 2025. ![]()
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“There are many benefits to community gardens including more access to fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, improving food security in urban communities. Maintaining a garden plot is also great physical activity,” says Abby Mann, manager of the program. “Gardens are also a place of connection and community building, bringing together diverse people to nurture a better future together.” ![]()
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Thank you to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for your continued, generous support! ![]()
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Read more here: www.dcrs.ca/grant-from-td-friends-of-the-environment-foundation-reseed-diversecity-community-gard... ![]()
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DIVERSEcity's Community Gardens receive renewed grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for 2025.
Put this in your calendar before the end of the year! ![]()
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Our DIVERSEcity x Minerva BCWomen’s Leadership Forum is coming back for International Women’s Day 2025! ![]()
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Save the date for Thursday, March 6, 10 am – 2 pm at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. ![]()
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More details and registration for this empowering event will be shared in the new year! ![]()
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Learn more at www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/international-womens-day/ ![]()
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In response to escalating instances of racism across BC, DIVERSEcity is one of several community organizations called upon by the United Way BC - Lower Mainland Region to bolster local responses and anti-racism efforts that provide support to people who have experienced hate and racism. ![]()
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“With the support of [this grant], our goal is to bring people and communities together against hate,” says Lenya Wilks, Director, Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement, DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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“One of our strategic priorities as an organization is to strengthen community connection, especially by creating spaces for dialogue where every voice can be heard. Our new Together Against Hate project will offer these spaces — both in person and online — for information sharing and advocacy against racism and hate.” ![]()
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Starting in early 2025 until March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we will be hosting several “Together Against Hate” workshops that bring diverse community members, partners and Indigenous communities together to foster honest conversations on racism and hate, cultural exchange, resilience-building and finding new ways forward, together. ![]()
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Read more here about the upcoming workshops: www.dcrs.ca/together-against-hate-a-diversecity-project/![]()
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Have you encountered an incident of racism or hate? Contact the United Way’s Racist Incident Helpline at: racistincidenthelpline.ca/. ![]()
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#SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #antiracism #racism #workshops