Mahatma Gandhi and his legacy have been honoured at Simon Fraser University since the unveiling of his memorial bust in the Simon Fraser Peace Square in 1970. Thakore Charitable Foundation has sponsored Gandhi Jayanti celebration each year since 1970.
Along with its local focus, this celebration also has a national and international orientation.
Thakore Charitable Foundation is proud to sponsor this year’s celebration in the form of a Concert Gandhi through Music by Ricky Kej. He brings his acclaimed blend of Indian Classical roots and global instrumentation to the Bell performing Arts Centre in Surrey on October 1, 2026, as a part of his three-city Canada Tour presented by Indo Canada arts Council, KVP Entertainers and Consulate General of India.
In view of the contribution of Ricky Kej towards Gandhian principles of peace and non-violence through Music, Thakore Charitable Foundation is pleased to present 32nd Annual Gandhi Peace Award to Dr. Ram Gyan “Ricky” Kej. He is a renowned Indian music composer, environmentalist, a three-time Grammy Award winner and a four-time Grammy nominee. Ricky Kej was conferred with a Padma Shri award India’s fourth highest civilian award, in 2025 by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu for his contributions to the Arts.
Some Previous Annual Gandhi Peace award recipients were Dr. Prakash Amte, David Suzuki, Ella Bhatt, Lloyd Axworthy, Marta Gloria Tores for their work towards peace, non-violence, environmental conservation and justice for all.
Arvind Thakore, Trustee, Thakore Charitable Foundation
Tel: 604-824-6694 Email: arvindnthakore@gmail.com
