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[Photograph of Moe Sihota and Aziz Khaki conversing with attendees at a cultural event in Richmond]
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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1997-06-17
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Photograph of Moe Sihota and Aziz Khaki conversing with attendees at a cultural event organised at Riverside Banquet Hall in Richmond.
Munmohan Singh "Moe" Sihota is a prominent Canadian politician and broadcaster, recognized for his pioneering role as the first Indo-Canadian elected to a legislative assembly in Canada and the Western world in 1986. Born in Duncan, British Columbia, Sihota served as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and held various cabinet positions in the British Columbia provincial government, making significant contributions to policy, including the creation of new provincial parks and the expansion of workers' compensation coverage. After retiring from politics in 2001, he transitioned to broadcasting and business ventures, and later served as president of the BC NDP. Sihota's contributions to Canadian society have been widely recognized, earning him the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Parvasi Awards.
Dr. Abdulaziz 'Aziz' Khaki was an activist and leader in the Canadian Muslim community. He served as vice-president of the Canadian Muslim Federation and the Council of Muslim Communities of Canada. Dr. Khaki was a strong advocate for human rights, interfaith dialogue, and the integration of Muslim communities into Canadian society.
Munmohan Singh "Moe" Sihota is a prominent Canadian politician and broadcaster, recognized for his pioneering role as the first Indo-Canadian elected to a legislative assembly in Canada and the Western world in 1986. Born in Duncan, British Columbia, Sihota served as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and held various cabinet positions in the British Columbia provincial government, making significant contributions to policy, including the creation of new provincial parks and the expansion of workers' compensation coverage. After retiring from politics in 2001, he transitioned to broadcasting and business ventures, and later served as president of the BC NDP. Sihota's contributions to Canadian society have been widely recognized, earning him the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Parvasi Awards.
Dr. Abdulaziz 'Aziz' Khaki was an activist and leader in the Canadian Muslim community. He served as vice-president of the Canadian Muslim Federation and the Council of Muslim Communities of Canada. Dr. Khaki was a strong advocate for human rights, interfaith dialogue, and the integration of Muslim communities into Canadian society.
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https://sukhwanthundal.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/an-interview-with-moe-sahota-the-first-indo-canadian-mla-elected-in-canada/
https://globalnews.ca/news/249338/multicultural-leader-and-member-of-globals-diversity-committee-dies/
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