A statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day by Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity June has been a busy month for… Read more
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How Together Now became a new “home” for LGBTQ+ isolated newcomer
June 24, 2022
It’s Pride Month! Let’s celebrate our LGBTQ+ community members and support those new to Canada who need some… Read more
South Fraser Refugee Readiness Team announced on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2022
On World Refugee Day, June 20, 2022, DIVERSEcity announces it is leading the South Fraser Refugee Readiness Team… Read more
Caring for caregivers this BC Seniors Week
June 6, 2022
This BC Seniors Week (June 5–11, 2022), DIVERSEcity wants to recognize all the newcomer seniors (55+) in our… Read more
Neelam Sahota named a Woman of the Year by BC Business
June 1, 2022
BC Business magazine announced its third annual Women of the Year Awards, and DIVERSEcity’s chief executive officer Neelam… Read more
Celebrating credentialing success stories with Coast Capital
June 1, 2022
DIVERSEcity, sponsor Coast Capital and alumnae from our Express Grant for Foreign Credentials program came together to celebrate… Read more
Watch this moment from last year’s Black in BC event, where DIVERSEcity Board Chair, Upkar Singh Tatlay reflects on the importance of celebrating Black History Month. ![]()
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“What’s happening here is not just a gathering of community. It’s the thought exchange, the ideas people are sharing and the experiences of diverse communities coming together.” ![]()
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The 2025 event is only two days away! Come connect, learn and celebrate with us. ![]()
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Learn more at: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/black-in-bc/ ![]()
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#BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackinBC #BlackExcellence #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities
Learn about Fraser Health services and enhance your understanding of vaccines! ![]()
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Join this Unity in Immunity in-person workshop led by a medical professional to enhance your understanding of vaccines, vaccine services and how to access immunizations. Attend and feel empowered to: ![]()
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🩺 Ask medical professionals direct questions ![]()
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🩺 Share concerns and hesitations about immunization ![]()
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🩺 Receive accurate information ![]()
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Snacks, bus tickets and child support will be available. ![]()
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Find out more and register here www.dcrs.ca/event-details/unity-in-immunity-immunization-workshop-4/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #health #Immunization #fraserhealth #colds
Race and religion are two main motivators for hate crimes due to stereotypes, racial bias and systemic discrimination. ![]()
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Some statistics at a glance show us: ![]()
💢 In BC, hate crimes based on race or ethnicity rose 116% (2019–2023) ![]()
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💢 In BC, hate crimes based on religion rose by 202% (2019–2023) ![]()
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💢 37% of police-reported hate crimes motivated by race/ethnicity were reported by Black persons (2023) ![]()
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💢 80% increase in the number of police-reported crimes that were motived by race or ethnicity in Canada (2019–2020) ![]()
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💢 Muslim individuals saw an increase of targeted hate crimes by 94% (2022–2023) ![]()
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💢 Jewish individuals saw an increase of targeted hate crimes by 71% (2022–2023) ![]()
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💢 Sikh, Hindu and Buddhist individuals saw an increase of targeted hate crimes by 37% (2022–2023) ![]()
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Are you wanting to support your community and encourage safety? You can: ![]()
🤝🏼 Speak out against hate when you see or hear it. ![]()
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🤝🏼 Educate yourself about how racism and religious bias affect our communities. ![]()
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🤝🏼 Support marginalized communities and stand with them in solidarity. ![]()
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🤝🏼 Report hate crimes and incidents when they happen. ![]()
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🤝🏼 Join us in advocating for change and building a more inclusive, welcoming society. ![]()
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You are not alone. Our new Together Against Hate project, supported by a grant from United Way BC - Lower Mainland, provides both in-person and online spaces for information exchange and advocacy. Our goal is to help build a society that is inclusive, anti-racist and welcoming to all. ![]()
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Be part of the conversation and discover more about the Together Against Hate project and upcoming workshops, including one this Friday, February 7 on Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes & Incidents: A Community Centered Approach, at: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/![]()
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*The following data was taken from Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, Statistics Canada Police-reported Information Hub and Statistics Canada Police-reported Hate Crimes, 2020 ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #TogetherAgaisntHate #UnitedWayBC #SurreyBC #DeltaBC #GuildfordBC #NewtonBC #GreaterVancouver #race #religion
#BlackHistoryMonth2025 is here! To celebrate, DIVERSEcity is hosting its third annual Black in BC event on February 7 to learn, connect and celebrate with the Black community. ![]()
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Thank you to our funders and sponsors, including Canadian Race Relations Fdn / Fondation canadienne des relations raciales, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Now-Leader Newspaper and Pebble Studio, for supporting this event. ![]()
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Learn more about Black in BC: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/black-in-bc/ ![]()
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#surreybc #BlackinBC #blackexcellence
Is your calendar marked for this virtual FREE workshop happening in a little over two weeks?? ![]()
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Learn about protecting the environment for today and future generations! Join our Protecting & Enjoying Our Environment online workshop and hear from a guest speaker from A Rocha Canada ! ![]()
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Learn about: ![]()
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🌲 Surrey’s priority areas in environmental protection ![]()
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🌲 The benefits of buying and eating local food ![]()
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🌲 Local species at risk and conservation efforts ![]()
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🌲 Supporting and encouraging native pollinators ![]()
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🌲 Recycling basics and resources ![]()
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Happening Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 10 am onwards you don’t want to miss out! ![]()
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To find out more email avijh@dcrs.ca call (604) 307–4071 or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/protecting-enjoying-our-environment-workshop/