Webinar: Diversity Leads: How can Data on Leadership Drive Change?
Date: February 28Venue: Webinar Learn more
News February, 2017
Inclusive City Cafe: No Ban. How does the US travel ban affect us?
Date: February 16Venue: Surrey Public Library (City Centre Branch), 10350 University Dr, Surrey, READ-Ability Lounge, 1st floor Learn more
Somali Language Public Safety Meeting – Surrey RCMP
Date: February 21Venue: Strawberry Hill Elementary School Learn more
B.C population grows by 5.6 per cent: census
By Katya Slepian, BC Local News | British Columbia’s population has grown by 5.6 per cent over the past five years, according to the first batch of 2016 census data.
Census 2016: Western provinces’ populations are the fastest-growing in Canada
By Joe Friesen and Tom Cardoso, Globe and News |
Canada Should Debate Immigration – But With Facts, Not Fear
By Warren Kinsella, Huffington Post | “He’s doing what he said he was going to do. Let them protest.”
Canadians not so ‘exceptional’ when it comes to immigration and refugee views, new study finds
By David Akin, National Post | Canadians may not be as tolerant of refugees and immigrants as they might think, a new study concludes. The study, a project of the … Continued
AMSSA Forum: Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Initiatives – Supporting the Integration of Refugees in Our Communities
Date: February 15, 2017Venue: Council Chambers, Surrey City Hall, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey Learn more
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Surrey Refugee Youth Planning Team – Call for Applicants!
This is a leadership opportunity for refugee youth from ages 18-25 living in Surrey to work together to host two youth events. Applicants should be available for meetings every Monday … Continued
Protestors march across Canada against Islamophobia and Trump’s immigration ban
By Oliver Moore, Globe and Mail | A large crowd gathered in freezing downtown Toronto Saturday to protest U.S. President Donald Trump, a gathering of people and groups with little … Continued