Drishti Awards 2020 Winners
IC-IMPACTS is one of the most successful Canada-India Advanced Research Centers hosted at the University of British Columbia. With over 300 participating universities, institutes,…
6th Annual DRISHTI AWARDS 2020 Virtual Gala
Drishti Media Group held its 6th Drishti Awards on November 1st in a virtual format to ensure its community remained secure and healthy as the country continued to deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic. The event was live-streamed on YouTube, attended by more than 600 persons.
SATWINDER BAINS: OUR HAQ AND HISTORY
Dr. Satwinder Bains is the Director of the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) at the University of the Fraser Valley. SASI, which celebrated its 10th year of operations in 2017, has served as aa hub where scholars, community members, international visitors, and students come together to address issues impacting South Asian Canadian communities locally, nationally and internationally.
AMAN SINGH – LAWYER & MLA WITH MANY “THINKING HATS” TO WEAR
While he fights social injustice in his role as a lawyer, advocating for social equality, environmental justice, and indigenous justice, he wears many figurative hats. He is the real definition of a renaissance man, a dichotomy of sorts.
JOY JOHNSON TAKES OVER AS SFU PRESIDENT
Simon Fraser University’s Board of Governors announced in January, after an extensive 9-month international search, that Dr. Joy Johnson will be the university’s next president and vice-chancellor. She succeeds Andrew Petter, who had a tenure that spanned a decade, and began her term in September.
Sukhmeet Sachal Leads Volunteer Youth in Covid-19 Education and Outreach
“It all began when I went to the Gurdwara one day, and I saw that a lot of the elders were not wearing masks,” Sukhmeet explains. “We already know the evidence-based information that elders are more prone to getting Covid-19, and so seeing elders come into the Gurdwara not wearing masks concerned me, especially being a public health professional and medical student. So that’s when I decided I need to do something about it. Hence, I started this initiative.”
FASHION ICON- NEETA LULLA
“Neeta Lulla is an icon for South Asian style. Making waves across runways and the big screen world of cinema, she has over 350 films to her credit and has worked for 34 years. She doesn’t think out of the box—because she believes there shouldn’t be a box!”
RED FM GURPURAB RADIOTHON RAISES $710,000 FOR BC CANCER FOUNDATION AND SURREY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION
Thanks to RED FM listeners, an incredible $710,000 was raised for urgent health needs in the Fraser Valley during the Gupurab Radiothon on November 30th. The two-part radiothon benefitted two major B.C. charities: the BC Cancer Foundation and Surrey Hospitals Foundation, with 100 per cent of funds directly supporting each cause.
ACTOR SETH ROGEN BACKS THE VANCOUVER ART GALLERY’S FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR #GIVINGTUESDAY WITH A TWEET
Vancouver Art Gallery Launches Fundraising Campaign To Help It Safely Support Communities During The COVID-19 Crisis
MICHAEL CHING DONATES $250,000 TO RICHMOND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Mr. Michael Ching, a real estate developer in Vancouver and Richmond, has generously donated $200,000 to the new acute care tower in Richmond. Extending his generosity even further, Mr. Ching has partnered with South China Morning Post, donating $50,000 towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Surgical Restart campaign.
Statement by the Prime Minister on the launch of Christmas Lights Across Canada
“Tonight, we will mark the beginning of the Christmas Lights Across Canada program, and although we will not be able to come together in person on Parliament Hill this year, Canadians will still be able to marvel at the beauty of the lights.
Statement by the Prime Minister on the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
“Today, Sikhs in Canada and around the world will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru.
“The anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth is an important day for Sikh Canadians. It celebrates his life and his teachings of unity, equality, selflessness, and service.
A New Parliamentary Secretary Creates Positive Impact on Communities
Vantage Point congratulates Niki Sharma on being appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits and pledges its support for unleashing the potential of charities and nonprofits in BC’s recovery
YWCA Metro Vancouver welcomes Parliamentary Secretary for BC’s non-profit sector
YWCA Metro Vancouver welcomes the provincial government’s commitment to BC’s non-profit sector with the appointment of Niki Sharma as Parliamentary Secretary of Community Development and Non-Profits. The appointment comes at a time when nearly one in four non-profits report being at risk of closing their doors as a result of COVID-19.
Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Community
We are seeking the right individual to become our first Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Community.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director will play a critical role in the building and implementation of the club’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.