Kulwinder ‘Ken’ Herar
Arts & Culture Service Award
Ken Herar is a newspaper columnist who has been writing about cultural diversity issues in the Mission/Abbotsford area for the past 15 years. He also writes for other publications throughout the Lower Mainland, including the South Asian Link. His articles are informative and thought provoking. In 2007 his work was recognized when he was named Champion of Diversity at the annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards organized by Abbotsford Community Services. Born and raised in Mission, Ken’s family has deep roots in Mission’s Indo-Canadian community.
Through dialogue with his readers, Ken is able to promote understanding by emphasizing the importance of integrating all cultures to build one healthy community. For example, Ken organized and promoted an annual essay writing contest for students on the subject of building an inclusive community. He has also captured the imagination of Mission high school students by talking to them directly about cultural diversity and inclusiveness. His voice offers hope for those who experience isolation, misunderstanding, and racism.
Ken is described as a young energetic thinker who is working hard to bring a positive change for better understanding and building cross-cultural relations. He is also described as a “bridge-builder”, attending multicultural functions, youth clubs, and business meetings to spread the value of tolerance, diversity, and compassion.
On behalf of the District of Mission, this well deserved “Arts and Culture Service Award” will be presented by Councillor Heather Stewart.
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