Vaughan, ON, May 2, 2009: Human Endeavour along with its partners celebrates South Asian Heritage Day and Awards Ceremony every year in the month of May, which has been declared the Asian heritage month in Canada. Heritage Day is Human Endeavour’s most significant event as it shares the rich and diverse culture of South Asia and on that day the individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the South Asian community are recognized and honored.
Ontario Minister of Citizenship & Immigration Michael Chan presented the awards. Other dignitaries included MPP Helena Jaczek, Frank Scarpitti the Mayor of Markham, Council members of Vaughan and other community leaders.
Program was a great success and was attended by more than 600 members from diverse communities across GTA. Everyone enjoyed the awards ceremony, performance and food and an opportunity to know more about South Asian culture.
Community members who have small and home based businesses were given opportunity to set up their stalls to introduce and promote themselves.
Human Endeavour organized this event in partnership with Punjabi Community Health Services, Social Services Network, Seniors Enrichment Centre and Thornhill Senior Citizen's Club.
2009 Awards Recipients:
Vaughan Health Care Foundation
For Bringing Health Services to Vaughan
Central West LHIN
For Diversity & Building Grass Root Capacity
Vaughan Citizen / York Region Media Group
For Promoting Diversity Through Media
Kanan Bhatt / Nritya Kala Mandir
For Preserving South Asian Culture
Khalid Usman
For Dynamic Leadership & Promoting Peace
Kandavel Palanivel
For Supporting Community Organizations
Sherdaljit Singh Dhillon
For Community Service & Leadership
Kanaga Arasaratnam (Late Editor of Sentamarai newspaper)
For Integrating Tamils into Canadian Fabric
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