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Image of Mary Ross bathing Irvyn in an enamel basin.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of a bhangra dance performance at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Bhangra is a classical dance and music form that originated from Panjab, India. It originated as a classical dance celebrated during the time of the harvest. It's traditionally danced to the dhol instrument, a large drum, accompanied by boliyan, short sets of lyrics that describe scenes or stories from Panjab.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of a police officer at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of Taranjeet Athwal speaking at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of Wallace Oppal speaking to the press at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Wallace Taroo "Wally" Oppal is a Canadian lawyer, former judge, and politician. Born in 1940 in Vancouver, British Columbia, he served as a judge on the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the British Columbia Court of Appeal before entering politics. Oppal was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vancouver-Fraserview in 2005 and served as Attorney General of British Columbia until 2009. He later chaired the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry and has been involved in legal mediation and arbitration. He has also served as Chancellor of Thompson Rivers University and is a recipient of the Order of British Columbia.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of Sharon Sall speaking at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Sharon Sall is in the background. She is a clinical counsellor who has been practicing for over 18 years.She has worked with young adolescents, those who have learning disabilities, and adults struggling with alcohol and drug addictions. Her areas of practice are addictions, adult counselling, cancer support, career & education, family counselling, learning disabilities, multicultural concerns, personal growth, racism, and women's concerns.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of Pasha Bains speaking at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Pasha Bains is a Canadian basketball coach and former player known for his contributions to basketball development in British Columbia. He played high school basketball for Richmond High, where he became the all-time leading scorer in the AAA Senior Boys' Basketball Provincial Tournament. He later played at the University of Wyoming, Clemson University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of British Columbia, where he helped the Thunderbirds achieve a 20-0 season. In 2004, he co-founded Drive Basketball, an academy dedicated to training and mentoring young athletes. Bains has received several accolades, including Canadian High School Player of the Year and Canadian University Player of the Year, and continues to be involved in coaching and youth basketball development.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of attendees at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Premier Ujjal Dosanjh is seen in attendance.

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.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of Pasha Bains speaking at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, B.C.

Pasha Bains is a Canadian basketball coach and former player known for his contributions to basketball development in British Columbia. He played high school basketball for Richmond High, where he became the all-time leading scorer in the AAA Senior Boys' Basketball Provincial Tournament. He later played at the University of Wyoming, Clemson University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of British Columbia, where he helped the Thunderbirds achieve a 20-0 season. In 2004, he co-founded Drive Basketball, an academy dedicated to training and mentoring young athletes. Bains has received several accolades, including Canadian High School Player of the Year and Canadian University Player of the Year, and continues to be involved in coaching and youth basketball development.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of Premier Ujjal Dosanjh speaking to press at the Richmond Indo Canadian Youth and Parents Connecting with Each Other and the Community Conference in Richmond, 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.