WATCH: Anti Racism champion, teacher, & author Harman Pandher wins award from BC Government
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 05 May, 2021 07:58 PM
WATCH: Harman Pandher is the recipient of the intercultural trust award by the BC government. He speaks to DARPAN Magazine about how his childhood experiences lead him to author a popular children's book highlighting South Asian culture and heritage, which is now being used as an educational tool in BC schools.
Find out more about anti-racism champion Harman Pandher. His book Gurpreet goes to the Gurdwara has garnered immense praise. The book is available on Amazon and Indigo. Photos courtesy of Harman Pandher, SACH Community hub
The Dhahan Prize promotes Punjabi literature on a global scale by awarding $25,000 annually to the best book of fiction published in either Gurmukhi or Shahmukhi scripts, along with two additional finalist prizes of $10,000 CDN.
I hope to continue giving back to those in medical or emotional need and hope for everyone’s continuous support,” says the youngest recipient of the award.
An accomplished investigative journalist, Ravi Somaiya has covered several of the stories that have marked the first few years of the new millennia for the most prestigious media outlets
"I want to make a positive change in the way people live their lives, and I am excited to see how the future leads me down this path.” - Tejash Poddar, Schulich Leader Scholarship Winner
