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[Photograph of Penny Priddy greeting Aziz Khaki at a social dinner]

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1999-12-03
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Photograph of Penny Priddy greeting Aziz Khaki at a social multicultural dinner at Parkhill hotel [?] in Vancouver, British Columbia, organized by the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women on December 3, 1999.

Penny Priddy is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Newton from 1991 to 2001. She held several ministerial roles, including Minister of Women's Equality, Minister of Health, and Minister of Education. A trained nurse, she worked extensively in community services, supporting children, families, and people with disabilities. Priddy was also active in the Surrey School Board and various community organizations.

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.

The Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women was established to support immigrant and visible minority women in Canada. Its primary purpose is to provide educational forums, classes, workshops, and seminars to help these women acquire essential life skills, particularly those that enhance their employment prospects. The Society also focuses on fostering social awareness, community involvement, and facilitating the social and economic independence of its members.
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Source: https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/1676/index.do
https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/36thParliament-Parliament/Priddy-Penny
https://globalnews.ca/news/249338/multicultural-leader-and-member-of-globals-diversity-committee-dies/
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