REGINA – Saskatchewan’s multicultural week kicked off Saturday with a celebration at Government House.
In attendance was Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Schofield, who watched as a special award was being handed out.
“You know we’re a very diverse culture here in Saskatchewan and very welcoming,” said Schofield.
The event included celebrating the 41st anniversary of the Saskatchewan Multiculturalism Act.
The Act which was legislated in 1974, made Saskatchewan the first province in Canada to introduce such legislation at the time.
Each year the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan presents the Betty Szuchewycz Award, which is given to an individual making significant contributions to the multi-cultural community.
Three nominees, Barb Dornan, Jebunnessa Chapola and Jyotsna Custead were up for the award this year.
This year’s winner was Jebunnessa Chapola of Saskatoon.
“I’m very grateful to Canada that Canada is giving different nationalities this space to talk about and celebrate your home culture,” explained Chapola who is originally from Bangladesh.
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