Havan
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Sue Hammell and Penny Priddy, among other unidentified individuals, laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C).
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of an unidentified individual laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of an unidentified child laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Sue Hammell and Penny Priddy, among other unidentified individuals, laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Sue Hammell and Penny Priddy, among other unidentified individuals, laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of an unidentified woman addressing the audience at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of an unidentified woman offering a piece of dhoti (cloth) to the priest at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Ujjal Dosanjh addressing the audience at the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (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 Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
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 Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Sue Hammell, Shushma Datt, and Penny Priddy, among other unidentified individuals, laying the first layer of cement for the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple. The ceremony took place in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
Shushma Datt is a pioneer in the broadcasting industry in Canada, known as the first Indo-Canadian broadcaster in the country. Born and raised in Kenya, Datt earned a university degree from the University of New Delhi in India. She then began her career in journalism by working as a reporter for the Times of India. From there Datt moved to London, England, where she was employed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Datt emigrated to Canada in 1972 and settled in Vancouver, where she broke new ground by hosting Indian programming on CJVB, where she was the first announcer to broadcast in Hindi and Panjabi. In 1987, Datt founded Rim Jhim, the world's first 24-hour South Asian radio station outside of India. In 2005, Shushma secured an AM license to launch RJ1200, now Spice Radio, further cementing her legacy. In 2007 Shushma Datt received the Influential Women in Business Award (BC) for her many accomplishments in broadcasting and multicultural programming. She has also received the Order of British Columbia (1992), the Queen's Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal (2002), the YWCA's "Women of Distinction" Award and the Humanitarian Award from the Vancouver Multicultural Society. Datt is listed as one of the 150 most influential British Columbians by the Royal British Columbia Museum and the 100 most influential Indo-Canadians by the Vancouver Sun. Shushma's work not only transformed ethnic broadcasting but also paved the way for women and cultural understanding in Canada.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Sue Hammell is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Green Timbers, serving multiple terms since 1991. She held key roles, including Minister for Women's Equality, and co-founded the Minerva Foundation for BC Women. Hammell also worked internationally to support female leaders and served as Executive Director of the Surrey Aboriginal Society.
Shushma Datt is a pioneer in the broadcasting industry in Canada, known as the first Indo-Canadian broadcaster in the country. Born and raised in Kenya, Datt earned a university degree from the University of New Delhi in India. She then began her career in journalism by working as a reporter for the Times of India. From there Datt moved to London, England, where she was employed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Datt emigrated to Canada in 1972 and settled in Vancouver, where she broke new ground by hosting Indian programming on CJVB, where she was the first announcer to broadcast in Hindi and Panjabi. In 1987, Datt founded Rim Jhim, the world's first 24-hour South Asian radio station outside of India. In 2005, Shushma secured an AM license to launch RJ1200, now Spice Radio, further cementing her legacy. In 2007 Shushma Datt received the Influential Women in Business Award (BC) for her many accomplishments in broadcasting and multicultural programming. She has also received the Order of British Columbia (1992), the Queen's Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal (2002), the YWCA's "Women of Distinction" Award and the Humanitarian Award from the Vancouver Multicultural Society. Datt is listed as one of the 150 most influential British Columbians by the Royal British Columbia Museum and the 100 most influential Indo-Canadians by the Vancouver Sun. Shushma's work not only transformed ethnic broadcasting but also paved the way for women and cultural understanding in Canada.
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.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of an unidentified child participating in the foundation laying ceremony of the Vedic Hindu Society's new temple, as attendees observe. The ceremony was held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, B.C. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.