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Grupo America on the Celebration Stage during Richmond Canada 150 July 1 at the Steveston Salmon Festival.
Photo by Chung Chow
Canada’s multicultural roots exemplified
On the eve of our nation’s 150th birthday
July 1, Balwant Sanghera stressed he’s never been prouder to be Canadian.
“This is a wonderful country and we have (a
responsibility) to continue to try to make it even better,” said the president
of Richmond Multicultural Community Services, which strives to build a diverse
and inclusive society.
Canada is a very welcoming country, the first
western country to adopt a multicultural act in 1971, he noted. But, he added,
it is incumbent on all Canadians to learn at least one of the two official
languages (English and French) “so that we can interact with each other.”
“We should certainly be proud of our heritage
and who we are are, but at the same time be equally proud to be Canadians,” he
said.
Since first arriving in Canada in 1966,
Sanghera has made it his life mission to serve others. In addition to a long
and rewarding career in education, he also served on municipal council in
Lillooet. Since retiring in 2004, the longtime Richmondite has only become more
active in the community.
“I think everyone should volunteer,” Sanghera
said. “Volunteers are the backbone of every community and we should try to find
time out of our busy schedules. It’s a great way to give back.”
Additionally, as a member of Richmond’s
Highway to Heaven Association, representing Richmond’s multi-faith community,
Sanghera was looking forward to participating in the annual Steveston Salmon
Festival as well as the India Cultural Centre’s Canada 150 celebration
this Sunday (July 16) starting at
10:30 a.m. at the Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, 8600 No. 5 Rd. Everyone is invited.
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