As we welcome 2024, you may be wondering about filing your taxes for 2023.
Skeena Diversity is here to help you. We can assist you to file your tax return for free if you are newcomer/immigrant with simple tax situation. Contact us if you have any questions.
Skeena Diversity continues to offer our full range of services - online and in-person by appointment
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LATEST NEWSFebruary 5, 2024
Skeena Diversity Society is thrilled to bring you this year's Multicultural Potluck Dinner and Entertainment.
This Year's Theme: Taste of Harmony.
This is possibly the most colourful event of the year in Terrace, bringing together people from many different cultures who share their food, outfits and their moves. This is a family-friendly event.
It will include potluck dinner, cultural performances, pinatas, children corner, and a few surprises.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Dinner: 5:30 pm | Doors open: 4:30 pm
Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room
Tickets available from Skeena Diversity, 4621 Lazelle Ave, Terrace
Payment: cash or etransfer (admin@skeenadiversity.com)
$10 adult (ages 11 and up), $5 children (ages 2-10).
We can't wait to see you!
Please contact us if you would like to volunteer or perform.
February 2, 2024
Join Skeena Diversity Society's team! Do you have a passion for helping newcomers learn and get to know their new home community? We invite you to apply for the vailable positions:
About Us: Skeena Diversity Society is
a dynamic, community-focused non-profit organization committed to providing a
wide range of settlement services to newcomers. With a mission to foster
inclusivity and support the integration of individuals and families, we are
seeking a dedicated Settlement Worker to join our team. Skeena Diversity
believes in the strength and creativity of a diverse, inclusive, racism-free
community.
Job Title
: Language Instructor and Settlement
Worker
Location: Terrace, BC Position Type: Part-time (minimum of 20 hrs/week) Detailed job posting
Position Overview: As a Language Instructor
and Settlement Worker, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating language
learning and supporting newcomers in their settlement journey. This position
offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the social integration of newcomers
through language learning and practice while fostering a sense of belonging.
Job Title: Settlement
Worker with focus on Children, Families and Youth
Location: Terrace, BC Position Type: Full-time (minimum of 30 hrs/week) Detailed job posting
Position Overview: As a Settlement Worker with
a specialized focus on children, families, and youth, you will play a key role
in ensuring the successful settlement and integration of newcomers into our
community. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful
impact by providing essential services tailored to the needs of children,
families, and youth, encouraging them to share their skills and talents to
reach their dreams and aspirations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit
their resume and cover letter to admin@skeenadiversity.com.
Please include "Job Application" in the subject line.
Include your resume and cover letter.
Skeena Diversity Society is an equal opportunity
employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and
experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
November 29, 2023
Skeena Diversity Society is proud to be in partnership with IRCC and the Immigrant Employment Council of BC to offer ASCEND program, an amazing opportunity for all Permanent Residents to upskill their soft skills.
We will be conducting an information session to help interested candidates know more about the program.
Select one of two available dates:
Wednesday, December 6: 6 - 8 pm
Saturday, December 9: 10 am - 12 pm
Skeena Diversity Centre
4621 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC
Walk-ins are welcome and who does not like free hot drinks with some learning!? .
Please contact us if you have any questions
September 25, 2023
It's time to look
back at the past year, elect new Board pf Directors and hear from Skeena
Diversity's membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Tuesday, October 10 at 7 pm
Skeena Diversity Centre
4621 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC
Become/Renew Membership and/or RSVP for AGM
Please contact us if you have any questions
January 16, 2023
Special Puppet Show - Sunday, January 22
10:30 am
at Skeena Diversity Society
Fairy Tales from Around the World:
"Never Call Tiger" from Nepal
"Bluebird and the Magic Creek" from South Korea
"Brother Wolf and Sister Fox" from Ukraine
This event is part of the new SIMA Festival 2023 : Wintering Together
January 16, 2023
Sunday, January 22
5:00 pm at Skeena Diversity Society
Join us at Skeena Diversity Society for a hot cup of tea or coco, popcorn and comfy couches.
This double feature will open with a world premier of Chloé Gayraud's short documentary film On Another Frequency. It will be followed by the heartwarming film Peace by Chocolate by Jonathan Keijser.
/Peace by Chocolate
After the bombing of his father's chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new small-town life, caught between following his dream and preserving his family's legacy.
Watch trailer here.
This event is part of the new SIMA Festival 2023 : Wintering Together
September 12, 2022
It's time to look
back at the past year, elect new Board pf Directors and hear from Skeena
Diversity's membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Tuesday, September 27 at 7 pm
Skeena Diversity Centre
4621 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC
Become/Renew Membership and/or RSVP for AGM
Please contact us if you have any questions
January 15, 2023
Immigrant parents and grandparents are invited to join the
weekly Multicultural Parents Group
September 1, 2022
Join our professional, diverse and friendly team
Download the detailed job postings:
Settlement workers
English Program Instructor
Administrative & Media Assistant
To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter by email to admin@skeenadiversity.com or drop
off at Skeena Diversity, 4621 Lazelle Ave, Terrace All positions will be open until we find a suitable
candidate
First cut off is on September 15, 2022
July 26, 2022
Skeena Diversity is excited to host Global Fashion Show in Terrace at the annual Block Party this summer.
Come share your fashion, your talent, your culture and your style. We welcome all cultures, ethnicities, ages, shapes and sizes.
We also welcome volunteers to help make this event happen.
July 26, 2022
Our 2nd annual Campout/Day at the Lake is coming up
on Tuesday, August 9, 2022
We would like to invite you, your family and friends to spend the day at
Lakelse Lake with us. Opportunity to camp overnight for the adventurous of you!
We are planning games, kayaking, BBQ, games and more.
Bring a dish to share, your talents and stories.
No cost to attend, rides available.
April 28, 2022
Did you get a chance to attend the first ever Human Library in
Terrace?
If yes, we are looking for your feedback to help improve our
event and to continue the dialogues on important topics.
April 13, 2022
Skeena Diversity Society is excited to host and organize an event of the Human Library Project in partnership with the Terrace Public Library.
Thu, April 28 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Reserve your spot
Drop in spots available, but limited
What is the Human Library?
It is a conversation between a human book and a reader. The human books are volunteers with personal experience with their topic-different prejudices and stereotypes.
Human Book is an actual person sharing their lived experiences
Come and unjudged someone!
Event dynamic:
*As a reader, you will be paired with a human book.
We will have up to 3 people reading a human book at the same time.
* Reading length: up to 30 min.
* Part of the seats are available for booking, you can reserve a spot by filling out this form or just drop in.
* Reading times: 7 pm, 7:40 pm and 8:20 pm.
* If you want to change or cancel your booking, you can do by editing your form or sending us a message.
Once we received your registration, we will confirm the booking.
Reserve your spot
April 8, 2022
Community Meeting
Tue, April 12, 2022
7:00 pm
in person at Skeena Diversity
4617 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC V8G1S3
March 28, 2022
Fri, April 1 at 12 - 1 pm
Register online
Meet the Chefs
Asmaa, Slimane and Chahd came to Terrace from Morocco and have been always warming us with their generosity, friendliness and creativity.
Asmaa is doing beautiful embroidery and never stops introducing us to the gorgeous Moroccan cuisine. She is a great cook and the way she serves her dishes is always very artistic.
They are very passionate about Moroccan culture, and it is a great pleasure to learn about it from them.
Download the recipe card
Watch the cooking video
Waorkshop Dates
March 23, 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Online via Zoom
The Greater Terrace Local Immigration Partnership is excited to host its
inaugural forum to share information about the unique community
collaboration to support newcomers immigrating to the Greater Terrace
area. As our conference will show, supporting this effort is more
important than ever for both newcomers and Canadians to the continued
vibrancy and prosperity of our community.
February 28, 2022
Join us for free online workshops to help you prepare your
taxes on your own or to gain more knowledge on the basics of taxes.
Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions
ahead of time. We will provide general answers but will not share any personal
information.
Feel free to book an appointment if you need assistance with
your taxes this year.
Please review the eligibility criteria
Online Workshops
Thu, March 10 at 7 pm
Wed, March 16 at 12 pm
orkshop Dates
March 13, 2022
Holi is coming back to Terrace, bigger and better.
Skeena Diversity is
excited to be working with Coast Mountain College students to host Holi in
Terrace next week.
PROGRAM
Monday, March 14 at 7:30 pm
via Zoom
Holi Presentation: Festival of Colours
Presentation about the meaning of Holi
Friday, March 18 at 7:30 pm at Ferry Island
Holika Dahan (burning Holi)
Saturday, March 19 at 1:00 pm at George Little Park (library park)
Holi
HSaturdayorkshop Dates
February 28, 2022
2022 Tax Return Free program is available to newcomers / immigrants with modest income and simple tax situation.
Steps to book an appointment:
1) Check your eligibility below
2) Fill this form;
3) Wait to be contacted;
4) Have your documents ready (in paper or electronically).
Eligibility criteria:
* Newcomer / Immigrant
* Have a modest income and simple tax situation.
Examples of "modest income and simple tax situation":
* Total family income of $35,000 (1 person), $45,000 (2 persons), $52,500 (5 persons).
* international students
orkshop Dates
January 26, 2022
We are hosting a two-part free workshop to develop your business idea.
The goal is to provide an opportunity for you to develop skills to start and/or grow your own business while supporting, and learning from each other.
The workshop is sponsored by Skeena Diversity Society
Expertise and facilitation: Dr. David Try PhD (bio)
Workshop Dates
Thu, February 3 and Thu, February 17, 2022
7:00 to 9:00 pm
online via Zoom
No cost to attend
November 17, 2021
Skeena Diversity Society in 5 minutes: meet our passionate, dedicated staff and get a little glimpse of what we do and what we believe in.
Now is your turn - we want to hear from you about your experience living in Terrace and your experience with Skeena Diversity..
You can write to us, make a video, or a song or a painting. Email us
September 8, 2021
Join us for our Annual General Meeting, learn about our progress, plans for the future and election of Board of Directors.
Would you like to join our board, learn more what it means to be a director?
Tue, Sep 14: Info Session at 7 pm. for an information session
August 6, 2021
You are invited to spend a day with us by the lake in a private spot,
where we can play games, meet other newcomers, reveal our talents, eat
good food and have fun!
Location: Lakelse Lake Group Campsite:
Google Maps
Day/Evening Program
We will gather at 2 pm and stay till 9 or 10 pm
The program will include:
Games: Jenga, Volleyball, Badminton, Peteca and more, Kite building and flying
Dance & Workshops, Talent Show, Kids activities, BBQ & Potluck Dinner
and much more
Camping Overnight Available,
Space is limited
If you would like to stay overnight it is an option.
Mark it on your registration form.
Register online so we can have an idea how much food to prepare.
June 26, 2021
Skeena Diversity Society will join Heritage Park Museum on July 1st to host an event in lieu of the regular Canada Day celebrations. After hearing the devastating news of bodies uncovered at numerous residential schools, we have made the decision that we will not be taking part in Canada Day celebrations. At this event, there will be NO celebrations and NO Canadian flags.
We are co-hosting this event to honour all those who were forcibly taken to and attended residential schools. We honour survivors, their ancestors, and those who suffered and those who died at those institutions.
We want to create an opportunity for reflection and dialogue. We will provide information about the country’s racist history and devastating impact of residential schools in Canada.
We encourage everyone to make a personal commitment to Truth and Reconciliation (TRC); we stand together, committed to learning the Truth followed by meaningful and genuine Reconciliation
This community event is about our diverse groups of people coming together, recognizing Canada’s true history for all living on the traditional lands of what we call Canada.
Let’s spend some time on July 1st learning about the TRC’s Calls to Action, the Calls to Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), and the real impact of the Indian Act. Talk with your friends, colleagues and neighbours about your own role in reconciliation and building a more equitable, resilient community for us all.
November 23, 2020
November 12, 2020
We are expanding our English training team and would like to invite new volunteer tutors to join to help us keep up with the ever-increasing interest.
Tutor training: November 27 and 28, 2020
November 23, 2020
Join Skeena Diversity on this series of crafting workshops!
Online, live, material included
Each workshop is offered at two different times for your convenience
For all ages and skills.
Cost: $5 per workshop (etransfer to info@skeenadiversity.com or cash on the pick up day)
Limited seats. Sign up today
Container Fun Planter Workshop
- Wednesday, December 2 from 12 - 12:45 pm or
- Saturday, December 5 from 10 - 10:45 am
House Plant Workshop (use the container you just made)
- Wednesday, December 2 from 12:45 - 1:30 pm or
- Saturday, December 5 from 10:45 - 11:30 am
Ceramic Tile Workshop
- Wednesday, December 16 from 12 - 1 pm or
- Saturday, December 19 from 10 - 11 am
November 20, 2020
International Cooking returns, now on Tuesdays at noon. Join us each week for a one hour of tasty culinary exchange
October 10, 2020
Skeena Diversity Society is partnering with Group 17 Terrace (Chapter of BCCIC)
We are hosting a series of events during October which coincide with the International Day for Eradication of Poverty
Workbee at Ksan Place garden
Saturday, October 17
10 am to 1 pm
- Workbee at Ksan Place garden
- Meet Terrace’s Group 17
Online Community Dialogue focused on Housing & Food Security
Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm via Zoom
Register online
Presenters: Ksan Society, City of Terrace, Terrace Churches Food Bank
Online Community Dialogue focused on Employment & Education
Thursday, October 29 at 7 pm via Zoom
Register online
Presenters: NW Training (WorkBC), Volunteer Terrace, Skeena Diversity Society
September 1, 2020
The Storytelling Images Unveiling event, hosted online on September 1, came together really well and exceeded our expectations.
You can now see for yourself: meet this year’s artists and storytellers, witness the moment of unveiling and listen to the reactions and story sharing.
Watch the Trailer (3 minutes)
Watch the full show (76 minutes)
Enjoy and please give us your feedback
A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE AMAZING ARTISTS AND COURAGEOUS STORYTELLERS.
