South Asian Canadian men politicians
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A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The front of an outdoor stage is visible. There are three flags in the photograph: the Canadian flag, the British Columbian flag, and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion. Behind the flags, Moe Sihota and Emery Barnes are seen standing. There is a podium with microphones visible. In the foreground is a woman facing away. In the background, Canada Place is seen.
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A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are three flags in the photograph: the Canadian flag, the British Columbian flag, and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion. Behind the flags, Moe Sihota and Emery Barnes are seen standing.
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A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are three flags in the photograph: the Canadian flag, the British Columbian flag, and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion. Behind the flags, Moe Sihota and Emery Barnes are seen standing.
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A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are two men in the foreground with their backs turned and Moe Sihota is seen stepping down from a stage.
2020_04_004_037.pdf
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Compilation of Canadian newspaper clippings surrounding the topic of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru. Articles included are printed in English and Punjabi.
2020_04_004_024.pdf
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Creator: Sihota, Moe
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Letter written by Moe Sihota, M.L.A., describing a day in the Legislature when he attempted to get a response from the provincial government on whether the provincial government would consider providing funding for the Komagata Maru memorial. He was met with denial, and a debate among the members ensued. During the exchange, racial allusions and comments were made against Mr. Sihota by the premier, Bill Vander Zalm. Included is a copy of the debate as well as copies of news articles covering the event.
2020_04_004_023.pdf
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Creator: Sihota, Moe
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Letter written by Moe Sihota, M.L.A., describing a day in the Legislature when he attempted to get a response from the provincial government on whether there were plans to commemorate the Komagata Maru tragedy. The inquiry was met with denial. Included is a copy of the exchange between Sihota and Reid, the Minister of Tourism, as well a copy of the news release Moe Sihota released following the exchange.
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Group portrait of MPs Nina and Gurmant Grewal at an unidentified event.
Nina Grewal is a former Member of Parliament in the House of Commons for the Conservative Party of Canada from 2004-2015 for the Fleetwood—Port Kells riding in British Columbia. She is the first Canadian woman of Indian origin, along with Ruby Dhalla, to be elected into the House of Commons. She was a member of various committees, including International Trade, Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, Foreign Affairs and International Development, Citizenship and Immigration, Status of Women, Canadian Heritage, and Subcommitee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee of the Status of Women. Her spouse Gurmant Grewal was also an elected official at the same time as her, making them the first married couple in the House of Commons.
Gurmant Grewal is a former Member of Parliament in the House of Commons for the Conservative Party of Canada from 1997-2006. He was initially elected into the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Surrey Central, and then re-elected for the riding of Newton-North Delta. He was previously an Assistant Professor, an Associate Professor, a real estate agence, a manager, and an entrepeneur. His spouse Nina Grewal was also an elected official at the same time as him, making them the first married couple in the House of Commons.
Nina Grewal is a former Member of Parliament in the House of Commons for the Conservative Party of Canada from 2004-2015 for the Fleetwood—Port Kells riding in British Columbia. She is the first Canadian woman of Indian origin, along with Ruby Dhalla, to be elected into the House of Commons. She was a member of various committees, including International Trade, Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, Foreign Affairs and International Development, Citizenship and Immigration, Status of Women, Canadian Heritage, and Subcommitee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee of the Status of Women. Her spouse Gurmant Grewal was also an elected official at the same time as her, making them the first married couple in the House of Commons.
Gurmant Grewal is a former Member of Parliament in the House of Commons for the Conservative Party of Canada from 1997-2006. He was initially elected into the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Surrey Central, and then re-elected for the riding of Newton-North Delta. He was previously an Assistant Professor, an Associate Professor, a real estate agence, a manager, and an entrepeneur. His spouse Nina Grewal was also an elected official at the same time as him, making them the first married couple in the House of Commons.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of John Nuraney speaking to an unidentified woman at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.
John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.
Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.
Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of John Nuraney and Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema speaking to unidentified men at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.
Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema is a family physician in Surrey, British Columbia, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba, 1988-1993. Cheema immigrated to Canada in December, 1979, and was the first Indian-born Canadian doctor to be elected to a legislative assembly in Canada in 1988. Cheema was elected in B.C. in May 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Panorama Ridge. On June 05, 2001 Cheema was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Mental Health. On January 26, 2004, he was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services. He also served as a critic for health. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and surgery from India's Punjab University, interned at the University of Newfoundland and was a resident at Saskatoon's University Hospital. In 1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Medal for community service. In 2014, Cheema was recognized by the Doctors of British Columbia Medical Association, for an Individual Award of Excellence in Health Promotion for his outstanding and continuing work educating the Indo-Canadian population about disease prevention and promotion.
John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.
Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema is a family physician in Surrey, British Columbia, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba, 1988-1993. Cheema immigrated to Canada in December, 1979, and was the first Indian-born Canadian doctor to be elected to a legislative assembly in Canada in 1988. Cheema was elected in B.C. in May 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Panorama Ridge. On June 05, 2001 Cheema was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Mental Health. On January 26, 2004, he was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services. He also served as a critic for health. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and surgery from India's Punjab University, interned at the University of Newfoundland and was a resident at Saskatoon's University Hospital. In 1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Medal for community service. In 2014, Cheema was recognized by the Doctors of British Columbia Medical Association, for an Individual Award of Excellence in Health Promotion for his outstanding and continuing work educating the Indo-Canadian population about disease prevention and promotion.
John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.
Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.