South Asian Canadian men physicians
2022_15_02_014.pdf
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Creator: Gill, Gurdev Singh
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Application filled in by Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill for the Canadian Medical Protective Association dues rebate.
2022_15_02_010.pdf
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Letter from M.L.A. Anita Hagen to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill congratulating him on receiving the Order of British Columbia. She writes that she unfortunately would not be able to attend the ceremony, but sends her regards.
2022_15_02_009.pdf
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Letter from J.S. Fair, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill congratulating him for being awarded the Order of British Columbia.
2022_15_02_008.pdf
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Letter from Rita M. Johnston, Minister of Transportation and Highways, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill congratulating him on being selected to receive the Order of British Columbia.
2022_15_02_007.pdf
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Letter from Howard Dirks, Provincial Secretary, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill, telling him that he has been selected to receive the Order of British Columbia. Dirks provides a bit of background surrounding the award, and provides the information for the Investiture Ceremony.
2022_15_02_006.pdf
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Letter from Michael A. Milaney, the Chairman for the Board of Trustees for The Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society. Milaney congratulates Dr. Gill for being awarded the Order of B.C.. He further acknowledges the importance of Dr. Gill's contribution to the South Asian community in Canada and recognizes the struggles Dr. Gill must have gone through during the process.
2022_15_02_005.pdf
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Letter from R. C. MacPherson, the Vice President of Medicine for the Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill. In the letter, MacPherson congratulates Dr. Gill on being a recipient of the Order of British Columbia.
2022_15_02_004.pdf
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Letter from William (Bill) N. Vander Zalm, the Premier of British Columbia, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill. In the letter, Vander Zalm congratulates Dr. Gill and writes that envelope that the letter came with includes some photographs from the investiture event. He also notes that a video tape of the award day will also be sent.
2022_15_02_003.pdf
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Newspaper article titled, "Indo-Canadian one of 26 to get order of B.C." The article highlights the inclusion of Dr. Gurdev Gill, the first South Asian Canadian to practise medicine in Canada, in the list of recipients for the award.
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple 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.
Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two days and is rooted in ancient traditions, mythology and community gatherings. Its date changes, as it is based on the full moon in the month of Phalguna, part of the Hindu lunar calendar, usually falling in late February or March. Holi, dating back to the 4th century, stands alongside Diwali, the festival of lights, as one of the most prominent Hindu celebrations and is famous for the playful tossing of colored powders and water.
Established in 1990, by Pandit Pramera Chaitanya, Shree Mahalakshmi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. They offer various services, including workship, chanting, meditations, and ritualistic celebrations of all the Hindu festivals.
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.
Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two days and is rooted in ancient traditions, mythology and community gatherings. Its date changes, as it is based on the full moon in the month of Phalguna, part of the Hindu lunar calendar, usually falling in late February or March. Holi, dating back to the 4th century, stands alongside Diwali, the festival of lights, as one of the most prominent Hindu celebrations and is famous for the playful tossing of colored powders and water.
Established in 1990, by Pandit Pramera Chaitanya, Shree Mahalakshmi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. They offer various services, including workship, chanting, meditations, and ritualistic celebrations of all the Hindu festivals.