So it is Asian Heritage Month. Here is some history, a link to more information and a bio of one of our Asian citizens.
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made and continue to make to Canada.
Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated since the 1990s. In December 2001, the Senate of Canada adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to announce May as Asian Heritage Month.
Diversity represents one of Canada’s greatest strengths, and we strive to ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to reach their full potential and participate in Canada’s civic life.
Over the last two centuries, immigrants have journeyed to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western, Central and Southeast Asia, bringing our society a rich cultural heritage representing many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions.
The people of this diverse, vibrant and growing community have contributed to every aspect of life in Canada — from the arts and science to sport, business, and government.
Asian Heritage Month offers all Canadians an opportunity to learn more about the history of Canadians of Asian heritage and to celebrate their contributions to the growth and prosperity of Canada. go to this link for more information. May is Asian Heritage Month - Canada.ca
Gurdeep Pandher was born into a farming family in a village called Siahar in Punjab. By grade 10, Gurdeep had written numerous creative literature and compositions, including poetry, prose, a full novel, hundreds of stories, and a play. By the age of 23, he became a published author of two books, the first entitled Mitti De Ghar and his second, Among the Stars, is based on the life of Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. Writing is Gurdeep’s passion and lifetime craft.
As a part of Punjabi-Sikh culture, Gurdeep was born into the world of Bhangra. In his youth, at the age of 17, he began taking professional Bhangra classes in Ludhiana, Punjab. This allowed him to learn to dance from the heart and adopt dance as a part of his lifestyle. Since his days in Punjab, his love for dance has continued to grow and evolve.
He moved to Canada in 2006 and has lived in many great Canadian cities, towns, and villages, including Squamish, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Saskatoon, Edmonton, North Battleford, Turtleford, Lloydminster, Yellowknife, and now, Whitehorse. After moving to the Yukon in 2012, Gurdeep pursued his passion for dance, providing Bhangra lessons at many locations in Canada.
Gurdeep began posting Bhangra dance videos filmed in the beautiful landscapes of the Yukon. Over time, his posts went viral, and his work has been featured on CBC Yukon, CBC National, CTV National News, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, SBS Australia, and many other platforms.
In his free time, Gurdeep enjoys sharing a laugh with his fellow Yukoners at coffee shops or in the streets of the many unique Yukon communities. He pursues other passions as well including photography, video-editing, web-art, digital-designs, languages, and music. However, written wordography and Bhangra remain his favourites.
The vast land, open-air, wide mountains, smiling sun and, even sometimes beautiful drizzles, all taught him to be a free spirit. Gurdeep celebrates life with an open heart that he found through his love for nature.
Upcoming Events
May 31 Joint Board Meeting
Please note the date for the Auction
Friday May 5th 2023 Live and in Person.
External Paul Harris June 15th, 2022.
President's Dinner Wednesday June 22, 2022.
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