Surinder Singh Sangha’s new Punjabi book, The Struggle Stories of Indo-Canadian Immigrants, captures the real-life journeys, challenges, and triumphs of early Indo-Canadian families, preserving their legacy for future generations. The book delves into a time when opportunities were limited and systemic barriers were abundant.
In 1981, when Jessie Dosanjh arrived in Canada from India, he left behind not just his home, but also the rhythm of his life. Sports always ran in the family. His father played volleyball, his brothers excelled in track and field, and Jessie himself had competed at the university level in both volleyball and track. But the move meant starting over to focus on building a new life. “I had to survive,” he says simply. “So, I stopped competing. But something was missing.”
At 29, Bhupinderjit Kaur Chana has a lot cooking — quite literally. The Calgary-born high school teacher, dancer, and now one of the Top 12 contestants on MasterChef Canada is stirring hearts across the country with her infectious passion for food and community. Known to most as Bhu, she’s proof that you don’t have to choose just one dream: sometimes, you can dance, teach, and cook your way into all of them.
