Minority women
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of MP Sophia Leung presenting a certificate to Adelita Rockhill at a educational event for visible minority women hosted by the Vancouver Society of Visible Minority Women and the Vancouver Educational Society of Visible Minority Women in Vancouver, B.C.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of MP Sophia Leung presenting a certificate to Elena Aikenhead at a educational event for visible minority women hosted by the Vancouver Society of Visible Minority Women and the Vancouver Educational Society of Visible Minority Women in Vancouver, B.C.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Group portrait of attendees at a educational event for visible minority women hosted by the Vancouver Society of Visible Minority Women and the Vancouver Educational Society of Visible Minority Women in Vancouver, B.C.
MLA Lynn Stephens, MP Sophia Leung, Sandy Rakhra, Elena Aikenhead, Adelita Rockhill, and two other unidentified woman are present.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
MLA Lynn Stephens, MP Sophia Leung, Sandy Rakhra, Elena Aikenhead, Adelita Rockhill, and two other unidentified woman are present.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Group portrait of attendees at a educational event for visible minority women hosted by the Vancouver Society of Visible Minority Women and the Vancouver Educational Society of Visible Minority Women in Vancouver, B.C.
MLA Lynn Stephens, MP Sophia Leung, Sandy Rakhra, Elena Aikenhead, Adelita Rockhill, Eva Trigueros and two other unidentified woman are present.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
MLA Lynn Stephens, MP Sophia Leung, Sandy Rakhra, Elena Aikenhead, Adelita Rockhill, Eva Trigueros and two other unidentified woman are present.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified woman speaking at a educational event for visible minority women hosted by the Vancouver Society of Visible Minority Women and the Vancouver Educational Society of Visible Minority Women in Vancouver, B.C.
MLA Lynn Stephens, MP Sophia Leung, Sandy Rakhra, and two other unidentified woman are sitting in the background.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
MLA Lynn Stephens, MP Sophia Leung, Sandy Rakhra, and two other unidentified woman are sitting in the background.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of MLA Lynn Stephens, MP Sophia Leung, and Sandy Rakhra at a educational event for visible minority women hosted by the Vancouver Society of Visible Minority Women and the Vancouver Educational Society of Visible Minority Women in Vancouver, B.C.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
Lynn Stephens is a former Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the BC Liberal Party; she served three terms as an MLA for Langley. She served as the Opposition Critic for Women's Equality, as a member on the Women's Caucus Committee, and was appointed as the Minister of State for Women's Equality, a position she held until Jan. 26, 2004.
A social worker by profession, Sophia Leung has distinguished herself as a family counsellor, writer and lecturer, and consultant in Asian culture, art and business. Her research on the impact of adolescent learning disabilities on their behavioral problems, and on the cross-cultural differences in patterns of child abuse, has effected positive changes in therapeutic approaches in both China and North America. She was awarded the Member of the Order of Canada in 1994. Sophia Leung is a former Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party; she served two terms as MP from the Vancouver Kingsway riding. She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sandy Rakhra has been a Case Manager and Employment Counselor at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre, Vancouver South, since March 1997, providing employment support services and guidance to clients for over 28 years.
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Photograph of an unidentified woman addressing the audience 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.
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.
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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Photograph of an unidentified girl wearing Bb. Pilipinas World sashe posing 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.
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.
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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Photograph of Marjorie White holding her plaque and posing with an unidentified woman 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.
Marjorie White, a member of the Huu-ay-aht and Tseshaht First Nations, is a community leader known for her contributions to Indigenous advocacy and social services in Canada. A residential school survivor, she co-founded the Vancouver Indian Centre Society, the first Friendship Centre in BC, which grew into a nationwide network supporting Indigenous people. She also helped establish the Circle of Eagles Society for reintegration support and played a key role in Indigenous housing initiatives. White was the first Indigenous person appointed as a Citizenship Court Judge and served on the Vancouver Police Commission. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Order of Canada and the Order of BC.
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.
Marjorie White, a member of the Huu-ay-aht and Tseshaht First Nations, is a community leader known for her contributions to Indigenous advocacy and social services in Canada. A residential school survivor, she co-founded the Vancouver Indian Centre Society, the first Friendship Centre in BC, which grew into a nationwide network supporting Indigenous people. She also helped establish the Circle of Eagles Society for reintegration support and played a key role in Indigenous housing initiatives. White was the first Indigenous person appointed as a Citizenship Court Judge and served on the Vancouver Police Commission. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Order of Canada and the Order of BC.
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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Photograph of Marjorie White addressing the audience 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.
Marjorie White, a member of the Huu-ay-aht and Tseshaht First Nations, is a community leader known for her contributions to Indigenous advocacy and social services in Canada. A residential school survivor, she co-founded the Vancouver Indian Centre Society, the first Friendship Centre in BC, which grew into a nationwide network supporting Indigenous people. She also helped establish the Circle of Eagles Society for reintegration support and played a key role in Indigenous housing initiatives. White was the first Indigenous person appointed as a Citizenship Court Judge and served on the Vancouver Police Commission. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Order of Canada and the Order of BC.
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.
Marjorie White, a member of the Huu-ay-aht and Tseshaht First Nations, is a community leader known for her contributions to Indigenous advocacy and social services in Canada. A residential school survivor, she co-founded the Vancouver Indian Centre Society, the first Friendship Centre in BC, which grew into a nationwide network supporting Indigenous people. She also helped establish the Circle of Eagles Society for reintegration support and played a key role in Indigenous housing initiatives. White was the first Indigenous person appointed as a Citizenship Court Judge and served on the Vancouver Police Commission. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Order of Canada and the Order of BC.
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.