Resource Centre

BUILD BC-Yukon Resource Centre

As a grassroots organization looking to grow and evolve, there always seems to be more to learn. DIVERSEcity’s BUILD BC-Yukon program is here to help with this Resource Centre of custom videos and publications to support your capacity and growth. More resources will continue to be added so please check back soon.

Webinars

Through the B.U.I.L.D.S. Project, we partnered with four partners to conduct a four-part webinar series on the following topics:

  1. Indigenous Knowledge
  2. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  3. Research/Data Collection
  4. Financial Management

These videos serve as a self-paced learning tool, providing grassroots organizations with educational content in an easy-to-find and consumable format on topics related to strengthening their organizational and service capacity in the settlement sector. Following the presentations, resources for further reading and deepening will be included in a resource guide currently being developed.

Part One: Indigenous Knowledge
Presented by Kim Haxton, March 22, 2024

Part Two: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Presented by Muhi Bakini, April 19, 2024

Part Three: Research/Data Collection
Presented by Chelsea Klassen (CHASI), April 27, 2024

Part Four: Financial Management
Presented by Pamela Oliva, (Humanity Financial) June 28, 2024

B.U.I.L.D.S. Resource Guide

A companion piece to the webinar series, the B.U.I.L.D.S. Resource Guide is a pivotal resource for BIPOC grassroots organizations. In partnership with four stakeholder partners who have shared their expertise, the Resource Guide offers further information on the critical capacity-building topics of:

  • Indigenous Knowledge
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
  • Research/Data Collection
  • Financial Management

Read the full Resource Guide here

Connect and Learn Sessions

Two “Connect and Learn” sessions, as part of B.U.I.L.D.S., were designed to provide valuable insights from experienced leaders in the settlement sector.

In the first session, Ryan Drew, Director of Integrated Services at S.U.C.C.E.S.S., brings more than 25 years of experience in the settlement sector. She shares her extensive background and explores critical topics such as making a meaningful impact in the sector, expanding your organizational scope and fostering collaboration among different players in the sector.

The second session features Ana Maria Bustamante from the Burnaby Local Immigration Partnership and Tina Balachandran from the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership. They delve into their roles as conveners, bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss newcomer integration and the essential support services needed when moving to British Columbia. The session concludes with insights on how you can get involved with your local partnership and the significant impact LIP tables have on the community and stakeholder relationships.

We encourage you to watch these insightful sessions at your convenience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field!

Connect and Learn Session featuring Ryan Drew, Director of Integrated Services at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Connect and Learn Session featuring Ana Maria, Manger of Burnaby Local Immigration Partnership and Tina Balachandran, Manager of Surrey Local Immigration Partnership