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Ending gender-based violence: 8 tips to be a better ally

December 2, 2020

Every year, November 25 to December 10 is known as the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.… Read more

Neelam Sahota wins community engagement award at Drishti Awards

November 5, 2020

DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota was honoured at the sixth annual Drishti Awards virtual gala on November 1, 2020. … Read more

New business incubator for women makers and creators

October 30, 2020

DIVERSEcity, VCC and Canadian Western Bank partner to support women entrepreneurs build businesses and community Women are still… Read more

New hands-on Power Girls program empowers racialized girls to embrace STEM

October 19, 2020

The joint program from DIVERSEcity and SFU will build connection and space for migrant girls aged 9–12 in… Read more

SFU tech drive connects DIVERSEcity’s youth program participants with laptops

October 1, 2020

DIVERSEcity and SFU work together to give newcomer youth access to technology for inspiring virtual programming With so… Read more

Harsh Thakkar is an RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant of 2020

September 15, 2020

Harsh Thakkar, manager of DIVERSEcity Interpretation and Translation Services, is one of this year’s RBC Top 25 Canadian… Read more

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We are still buzzing from the energy at the DIVERSEcity x Minerva BC Women’s Leadership Forum last week! Thank you for everyone who joined us to #GrowLeadBloom. Watch the highlights and feel the inspiration! 🌸✨ Video created by Pebble Studio. Thank you to our sponsors! City of New WestminsterFortisBCKwantlen Polytechnic University AMSSA BCYWCA Metro Vancouver WorkBC and media sponsor Global News#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #NewWestminister #IWD #WomensHistoryMonth #women #event #IWD2025 @minervabc ... See MoreSee Less
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On March 5, 2025, the King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded to outstanding individuals in British Columbia during a ceremony at Government House in Victoria, BC, including DIVERSEcity’s Chief Executive Officer, Neelam Sahota.The Coronation Medal was created to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, and recipients represent a diverse group of individuals who have made significant contributions to British Columbia.Neelam was presented the award by the Honourable Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.“I’m honoured to have been selected to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Thank you to those who nominated me and to those who have walked along this journey with me. It is not lost on me, that I am receiving this medal during a time of increased division and tension across our nation and the world. I receive this medal humbly to honour the pioneers who endured so that first-generation Canadians like me could dream big, lead with courage and audacity to make a difference. I remain steadfast in my resolve especially during these times and will continue to work toward an abundant, inclusive and equitable country that we all deserve and need, not just for today but for future generations.”#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #VictoriaBC #BC #BritishColumbia ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you need help filing your 2024 personal tax return?Attend one of our free tax clinics between February 24 and April 16, 2025, to help you prepare and file your tax return. Join us at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus and various Surrey Libraries locations.For more information on dates and locations, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/community-connections/annual-income-tax-clinic/#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #taxes #taxes2025 #TaxClinic #FREE #tax ... See MoreSee Less
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International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women’s stories, achievements and breakthroughs. But growing threats to gender equality globally are making women’s rights and freedoms increasingly fragile. In today’s climate, Canadian women need to come together to reflect, discuss, act and advocate for progress. At our 2025 DIVERSEcity x Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum on March 6, we made space for this critical dialogue through panel discussions, networking and group activities. At the event, we also captured advice from a few of the incredible women leaders in attendance, asking them their thoughts on what women can do to thrive despite the ongoing challenges today. Watch our video featuring: 💐 Christie Sparklingeyes, one of this year’s panel speakers 💐 Matilda Williams-Obiajunwa one of our panelists last year 💐 Tina Strehlke, CEO, Minerva BC 💐 Neelam Sahota, FCPA, FCGA, ICD.D Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s work together to #accelerateaction and help each other grow, lead and bloom! Share your ideas with us on how we can work together to uplift each other and advance gender equality for all women! #IWD2025 #GrowLeadBloom #ForPeopleForCommunities www.dcrs.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you been the victim of a cyber hate crime or seen hate or violence online? You are not alone. According to Statistics Canada, cyber-related hate crimes increased from 92 to 219 reports and 71% of Canadians between 15 and 24 have been exposed to online hate or violence. Join our Together Against Hate Community Forum: Eliminating Racism for a Better Future and find a safe space to: 🤝🏼 Share your experience with online and in-person hate crimes 🤝🏼Take in a lively and timely panel discussion 🤝🏼Enjoy a yummy lunch 🤝🏼Engage in an interactive group activity! We would love to have some youth voices heard in this project, so we look forward to seeing you at the forum happening March 22, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Civic Hotel in downtown Surrey! Register for your #FREE ticket here www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-against-hate-forum-eliminating-racism-for-a-better-future-tickets-12... #ForPeopleForCommunities #Tah #youth #cyber #digitalliteracy ... See MoreSee Less
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