Lisa is a first-generation immigrant from China. At 10, she followed her family and moved to Canada. As new immigrants, her family, particularly her brother and her, received tremendous support from the community. That’s how the pay-it-forward mentality grew in her.
Growing up in a conservative Rajput family, Ssarita believes she’d taken a longer and more diverse route in her professional life. “I have experience in varied fields, including teaching, finance, publishing, movies, statistics, holistic development, and management. Everything has helped me learn, and I value them all. As a young teacher’s assistant, I left my family with nothing in hand. I made something out of myself, learning from all the obstacles, yet I cherished each part of my journey.”
British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner exists to address the root causes of inequality, discrimination, and injustice by shifting laws, policies, practices, and cultures. This is done through education, research, advocacy, inquiry and monitoring.
“Champion of the Crescent” Paddle Board Event for Youth Mental Health Returns this Summer Saturday, July 23, 2022 Blackie Spit, Crescent Beach, Surrey Surrey,…
The idea of a 15-minute city – one where everyone’s essential needs can be met within walking distance – is within reach for Vancouver, but more needs to be done to provide access in neighbourhoods with higher proportions of children, older adults, and racialized populations.
All panels and performances will be presented both live and in-person at 3 locations, AND live streamed.
We gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that the Britannia Mine Museum operates on the ancestral unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
A first of its kind institution that will celebrate cultural diversity and a spirit of co-existing through research, education, and service.
The Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP) honoured Vivek Savkur, Founder of BC-India Business Network (BCIBN) with GELP’s first annual Global Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Education Summit 2022 by Canadian Senator Mobina Jaffer, Omar Karim, Founder and President of GELP, Joel Hampson, Srividhya Mouli, Candidate from GELP’s Leadership Team and Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan, BC-India Business Network (BCIBN) new President. This award was presented to Vivek Savkur in honour of his outstanding leadership to community development, cross-cultural relationships, and dedication in years of service towards inspiring young leaders around the world.
Alex Cotton’s power-play goal with under four minutes to play combined with a chaotic goal-mouth scramble with 3.7 seconds remaining where somehow Kamloops was not able to slide the puck across the goal line, helped the Vancouver Giants to a crucial 3-2 victory on Tuesday night at Langley Events Centre.
Reach Child and Development Society’s fundraising gala Wings of Change is aptly named as it moves to an in-person format after two years because of the pandemic. The ability to socialize and connect at a star-studded event to support kids with diverse abilities is a welcome change.
Burnaby Hospital Foundation announces a $5 million matching gift from celebrated philanthropist and business icon, Jim Pattison, towards the Proud History, Bright Future redevelopment campaign to transform Burnaby Hospital into a modern healthcare campus.
