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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

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