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Photograph of Glen Clark, former premier of British Columbia (B.C.), and Herb Dhaliwal, former cabinet minister, among other unidentified individuals, at a political awareness event pertaining to the Pacific Salmon Treaty and the salmon fishing industry in B.C.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
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Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Photograph of Herb Dhaliwal, former cabinet minister, speaking at a political awareness event pertaining to the Pacific Salmon Treaty and the salmon fishing industry in British Columbia. Individuals in attendance included Glen Clark, former premier of British Columbia.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
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Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Photograph of Herb Dhaliwal, former cabinet minister, speaking at a political awareness event pertaining to the Pacific Salmon Treaty and the salmon fishing industry in British Columbia. Individuals in attendance included Glen Clark, former premier of British Columbia.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
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Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Photograph of Glen Clark, former premier of British Columbia (B.C.), at a political awareness event pertaining to the Pacific Salmon Treaty and the salmon fishing industry in B.C. Other guests in attendance include Herb Dhaliwal, former cabinet minister.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
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Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Photograph of Glen Clark, former premier of British Columbia (B.C.), interacting with Herb Dhaliwal, former cabinet minister, and another unidentified individual at a political awareness event pertaining to the Pacific Salmon Treaty and the salmon fishing industry in B.C.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon. The treaty ensures both countries receive equal benefits regarding the production of salmon.
Glen Clark served as Premier of British Columbia from February 1996 to August 1999. He was Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations from November 1991 to September 1993 and Minister of Employment and Investment from September 1993 until February 1996. Clark was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1986 to represent the constituency of Vancouver-East. In the 1991 and 1996 general elections, he was re-elected to represent the constituency of Vancouver-Kingsway. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Clark worked in the labour movement and as a natural resource policy consultant.
A businessman and politician, Herb Dhaliwal was elected in 1993 representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. In 1997 he was re-elected and appointed Minister of National Revenue, and became the first South Asian to hold a senior cabinet ministerial position in a Western democracy. In 1999, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in 2002 Minister of Natural Resources for BC.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Photograph of Constable Baltej Dhillon giving a speech at an awards and dance event hosted by the Gujarati Society of British Columbia, hosted at Burnaby South Secondary School in Burnaby, B.C.
Baltej Dhillon is a retired career police officer of almost 30 years, a politcian, a community leader, and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion. Costable Dhillon made history in 1991 as the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer to wear a turban, advocating for the right to practise his faith while serving Canada. He played a key role in several high-profile investigations, including the Air India Flight 182 tragedy and the Robert Pickton case. In 2013, Mr. Dhillon led the Sikh Leadership and Police Committee on Gang Violence to support youth prevention strategies within the Sikh Community. Since retiring from the RCMP in 2019, he has worked as Program Manager for the Crime Guns Intelligence and Investigations Group with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia, the province's anti-gang agency. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed him as an independent senator on February 7, 2025.
Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District. Burnaby South Secondary School and The British Columbia Provincial School for The Deaf are both located on one campus within the Burnaby School District. The current building opened in 1993 in south central Burnaby, incorporating many of the latest building, communication and computer technologies available.
Baltej Dhillon is a retired career police officer of almost 30 years, a politcian, a community leader, and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion. Costable Dhillon made history in 1991 as the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer to wear a turban, advocating for the right to practise his faith while serving Canada. He played a key role in several high-profile investigations, including the Air India Flight 182 tragedy and the Robert Pickton case. In 2013, Mr. Dhillon led the Sikh Leadership and Police Committee on Gang Violence to support youth prevention strategies within the Sikh Community. Since retiring from the RCMP in 2019, he has worked as Program Manager for the Crime Guns Intelligence and Investigations Group with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia, the province's anti-gang agency. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed him as an independent senator on February 7, 2025.
Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District. Burnaby South Secondary School and The British Columbia Provincial School for The Deaf are both located on one campus within the Burnaby School District. The current building opened in 1993 in south central Burnaby, incorporating many of the latest building, communication and computer technologies available.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Photograph of Constable Baltej Dhillon receiving an award from Asha Lohia at an awards and dance event hosted by the Gujarati Society of British Columbia, hosted at Burnaby South Secondary School in Burnaby, B.C.
Baltej Dhillon is a retired career police officer of almost 30 years, a politcian, a community leader, and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion. Costable Dhillon made history in 1991 as the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer to wear a turban, advocating for the right to practise his faith while serving Canada. He played a key role in several high-profile investigations, including the Air India Flight 182 tragedy and the Robert Pickton case. In 2013, Mr. Dhillon led the Sikh Leadership and Police Committee on Gang Violence to support youth prevention strategies within the Sikh Community. Since retiring from the RCMP in 2019, he has worked as Program Manager for the Crime Guns Intelligence and Investigations Group with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia, the province's anti-gang agency. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed him as an independent senator on February 7, 2025.
Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District. Burnaby South Secondary School and The British Columbia Provincial School for The Deaf are both located on one campus within the Burnaby School District. The current building opened in 1993 in south central Burnaby, incorporating many of the latest building, communication and computer technologies available.
Baltej Dhillon is a retired career police officer of almost 30 years, a politcian, a community leader, and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion. Costable Dhillon made history in 1991 as the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer to wear a turban, advocating for the right to practise his faith while serving Canada. He played a key role in several high-profile investigations, including the Air India Flight 182 tragedy and the Robert Pickton case. In 2013, Mr. Dhillon led the Sikh Leadership and Police Committee on Gang Violence to support youth prevention strategies within the Sikh Community. Since retiring from the RCMP in 2019, he has worked as Program Manager for the Crime Guns Intelligence and Investigations Group with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia, the province's anti-gang agency. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed him as an independent senator on February 7, 2025.
Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District. Burnaby South Secondary School and The British Columbia Provincial School for The Deaf are both located on one campus within the Burnaby School District. The current building opened in 1993 in south central Burnaby, incorporating many of the latest building, communication and computer technologies available.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Constable Baltej Dhillon receiving an award from Asha Lohia at an awards and dance event hosted by the Gujarati Society of British Columbia, hosted at Burnaby South Secondary School in Burnaby, B.C.
Baltej Dhillon is a retired career police officer of almost 30 years, a politcian, a community leader, and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion. Costable Dhillon made history in 1991 as the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer to wear a turban, advocating for the right to practise his faith while serving Canada. He played a key role in several high-profile investigations, including the Air India Flight 182 tragedy and the Robert Pickton case. In 2013, Mr. Dhillon led the Sikh Leadership and Police Committee on Gang Violence to support youth prevention strategies within the Sikh Community. Since retiring from the RCMP in 2019, he has worked as Program Manager for the Crime Guns Intelligence and Investigations Group with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia, the province's anti-gang agency. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed him as an independent senator on February 7, 2025.
Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District. Burnaby South Secondary School and The British Columbia Provincial School for The Deaf are both located on one campus within the Burnaby School District. The current building opened in 1993 in south central Burnaby, incorporating many of the latest building, communication and computer technologies available.
Baltej Dhillon is a retired career police officer of almost 30 years, a politcian, a community leader, and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion. Costable Dhillon made history in 1991 as the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer to wear a turban, advocating for the right to practise his faith while serving Canada. He played a key role in several high-profile investigations, including the Air India Flight 182 tragedy and the Robert Pickton case. In 2013, Mr. Dhillon led the Sikh Leadership and Police Committee on Gang Violence to support youth prevention strategies within the Sikh Community. Since retiring from the RCMP in 2019, he has worked as Program Manager for the Crime Guns Intelligence and Investigations Group with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia, the province's anti-gang agency. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed him as an independent senator on February 7, 2025.
Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District. Burnaby South Secondary School and The British Columbia Provincial School for The Deaf are both located on one campus within the Burnaby School District. The current building opened in 1993 in south central Burnaby, incorporating many of the latest building, communication and computer technologies available.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Group portrait of former Premier Ujjal Dosanjh with kabaddi players at the Khalsa Diwan Society's Annual Sports Day 2006, hosted at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Vancouver, B.C.
Ujjal Dosanjh is a Canadian lawyer, civil rights activist, and politician. Born in Panjab, India in 1947, Dosanjh emigrated to England at the age of 17 and came to Canada four years later, in 1968. He started off at a Vancouver sawmill, but when a back injury hindered his career at the mill, he enrolled at Langara College and completed a degree in political science at Simon Fraser University. He earned a law degree at the University of British Columbia and established a law practice in Vancouver in 1979. First elected as MLA for Vancouver-Kensington in 1991, Dosanjh twice served as Caucus Chair and also chaired the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills. Dosanjh was sworn in as British Columbia's 33rd Premier and Canada's first Indo-Canadian Premier on February 24, 2000, serving until 2001. He had previously served as Minister of Government Services and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights, Sports and Immigration in 1995, and served as Attorney General from August 1995 to February 2000. He was also the leader of the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) and later served as a Member of Parliament with the Liberal Party. A long time human rights activist, his past community involvements include: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, MOSAIC, the B.C. Multicultural Society and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. In 1977 he helped set up the first farm workers' legal information services while he was chair of the Labour Advocacy Research Association. Throughout his career, Dosanjh has been a strong advocate for social justice, healthcare, and public policy issues.
The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikhi values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.
Ujjal Dosanjh is a Canadian lawyer, civil rights activist, and politician. Born in Panjab, India in 1947, Dosanjh emigrated to England at the age of 17 and came to Canada four years later, in 1968. He started off at a Vancouver sawmill, but when a back injury hindered his career at the mill, he enrolled at Langara College and completed a degree in political science at Simon Fraser University. He earned a law degree at the University of British Columbia and established a law practice in Vancouver in 1979. First elected as MLA for Vancouver-Kensington in 1991, Dosanjh twice served as Caucus Chair and also chaired the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills. Dosanjh was sworn in as British Columbia's 33rd Premier and Canada's first Indo-Canadian Premier on February 24, 2000, serving until 2001. He had previously served as Minister of Government Services and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights, Sports and Immigration in 1995, and served as Attorney General from August 1995 to February 2000. He was also the leader of the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) and later served as a Member of Parliament with the Liberal Party. A long time human rights activist, his past community involvements include: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, MOSAIC, the B.C. Multicultural Society and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. In 1977 he helped set up the first farm workers' legal information services while he was chair of the Labour Advocacy Research Association. Throughout his career, Dosanjh has been a strong advocate for social justice, healthcare, and public policy issues.
The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikhi values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
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Photograph of former Premier Ujjal Dosanjh shaking hands with unidentified men at the Khalsa Diwan Society's Annual Sports Day 2006, hosted at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Vancouver, B.C.
Ujjal Dosanjh is a Canadian lawyer, civil rights activist, and politician. Born in Panjab, India in 1947, Dosanjh emigrated to England at the age of 17 and came to Canada four years later, in 1968. He started off at a Vancouver sawmill, but when a back injury hindered his career at the mill, he enrolled at Langara College and completed a degree in political science at Simon Fraser University. He earned a law degree at the University of British Columbia and established a law practice in Vancouver in 1979. First elected as MLA for Vancouver-Kensington in 1991, Dosanjh twice served as Caucus Chair and also chaired the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills. Dosanjh was sworn in as British Columbia's 33rd Premier and Canada's first Indo-Canadian Premier on February 24, 2000, serving until 2001. He had previously served as Minister of Government Services and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights, Sports and Immigration in 1995, and served as Attorney General from August 1995 to February 2000. He was also the leader of the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) and later served as a Member of Parliament with the Liberal Party. A long time human rights activist, his past community involvements include: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, MOSAIC, the B.C. Multicultural Society and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. In 1977 he helped set up the first farm workers' legal information services while he was chair of the Labour Advocacy Research Association. Throughout his career, Dosanjh has been a strong advocate for social justice, healthcare, and public policy issues.
The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikhi values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.
Ujjal Dosanjh is a Canadian lawyer, civil rights activist, and politician. Born in Panjab, India in 1947, Dosanjh emigrated to England at the age of 17 and came to Canada four years later, in 1968. He started off at a Vancouver sawmill, but when a back injury hindered his career at the mill, he enrolled at Langara College and completed a degree in political science at Simon Fraser University. He earned a law degree at the University of British Columbia and established a law practice in Vancouver in 1979. First elected as MLA for Vancouver-Kensington in 1991, Dosanjh twice served as Caucus Chair and also chaired the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills. Dosanjh was sworn in as British Columbia's 33rd Premier and Canada's first Indo-Canadian Premier on February 24, 2000, serving until 2001. He had previously served as Minister of Government Services and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights, Sports and Immigration in 1995, and served as Attorney General from August 1995 to February 2000. He was also the leader of the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) and later served as a Member of Parliament with the Liberal Party. A long time human rights activist, his past community involvements include: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, MOSAIC, the B.C. Multicultural Society and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. In 1977 he helped set up the first farm workers' legal information services while he was chair of the Labour Advocacy Research Association. Throughout his career, Dosanjh has been a strong advocate for social justice, healthcare, and public policy issues.
The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikhi values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.