Pakistani Canadians gathered in holland Park Surrey, BC to support Imran Khan

On 19 Feb 2023 a large number of Pakistani Canadians gathered in Holland Park Surrey, BC to explicitly communicate their concerns about the dire situation of Law and Order and Human Right Violations in Pakistan since April 2022’ post forced regime change operation carried out with the conspiracies of external and internal non political stake holders.

These protests are being held on the call of Imran Khan and Dr. Abdullah Riar, secretary OIC (Overseas International Chapters) of PTI through out the world, where ever supporters of Pakistan and Imran Khan live. PTI songs were played to keep audience

Anti-Bullying Day (or Pink Shirt Day) is an annual event, held in Canada and other parts of the world, where people wear a pink coloured shirt to stand against bullying. The initiative was started in Canada, where it is held on the last Wednesday of February each year.In New Zealand, Anti-Bullying Day is celebrated in May.

History

The original event was organized in 2007 by twelfth-grade students David Shepherd and Travis Price of Berwick, Nova Scotia, who bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after a ninth-grade student Chuck McNeill was bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt during the first day of school at Central Kings Rural High School in Cambridge, Nova Scotia.[2]

[3] That year, Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald proclaimed the second Thursday of September (aligning with the start of each school year) as “Stand Up Against Bullying Day” in recognition of these events.

In 2008, then-Premier of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell proclaimed February 27 to be the provincial Anti-Bullying Day.[5] warm while people were gathering in Holland Park in a rainy condition and cold weather.

At 3 pm, proceedings started and stage secretary and General Secretary of PTI- BC invited Amin Khan For Talawat Quran PAK.

After the recitation of Quran, a Dua was performed for the victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria by Mohsin Cheema.

Saif Pannu, past president of PTI Canada and past Deputy secretary of PTI North America, welcomed the protesters and thanked them for showing up in this hard weather.

He explained the situation in Pakistan and also communicated that even though every body know as day light, who played what role in regime change and prosecutions of innocent political workers and journalists, but we will not malign our security forces, Army or any other department as it will not do any good to already dire situation. Instead he invited SC to look in the matter and try to resolve it ASAP.

After Saif Pannu, many other community leaders and activist spoke to the protesters including Khurram Rai, Anila Shoaib, Meena Khan, Mohsin Cheema, Siddiquie, Sajjad Hameed and Dr. Babra Rana. Closing remarks were presented by Senior Vice

Anti-Bullying Day “Pink Shirt Day” feb 22

In 2009, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada worked on pink t-shirts that say “Bullying Stops Here.” and “Pink Shirt Day” for Anti-Bullying Day.

In May 2009, New Zealand celebrated its first Pink Shirt Day.

In 2012, the United Nations declared May 4 as U.N. Anti-Bullying Day. Similarly, UNESCO declared the first Thursday of November as the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School Including Cyberbullying.

Purpose

Anti-Bullying Day was instituted to prevent further bullying. The United States Department of Justice showed that one out of four kids will be bullied during their adolescence.

[9] Most of the time it continues after the first incident; statistics show that 71 percent of students that are bullied, continue to be bullied, making it a problem with no end. According to the Yale School of Medicine, a study in 2010 discovered a connec- tion between being bullied and suicide. The term to describe this is “bullycide”, wherein someone who is bullied commits suicide as a result.[citation needed]

Activities

Anti-Bullying Day activities can take place at schools, workplaces, or any peer group location. They may include “abolishing bullying” rallies, information and networking booths to help the community in understanding the evils of bullying, and publicizing anti-discrimination organizations. Examples include Blue Shirt World Day of Bullying Prevention, National Bullying awareness month, and Pink Shirt Day. Other features include handouts, resources, and information promoting the message of the “National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence”. Examples of other activities include races, conferences, video-creating competitions such as the “ScreenIt!” and the “Back me up” competitions, and community events, all used to spread awareness of

President of PTI-BC Waseem Awan. If we gather all the speeches made during the protest, following points were highlighted. It was said that regime change operation against a legit government of Imran Khan and omnious operation afterwards resulted not just a crushing downfall effect on Pakistani economy’ but caused a substantial rise in poverty to already struggling lower and middle class people of Pakistan.

By: Nayyar Sohail, General Secretary PTI-BC

BC Family Day is a provincial statutory holiday. British Columbians celebrate Family Day on the third Monday of February. In 2023, Family Day falls on Monday, February 20th. To celebrate, the B.C. government provides funding for free Family Day activities. BC Family Day gives families the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones. The B.C. government is funding free virtual and in person Family Day activities throughout the province over the Family Day weekend. This makes sure celebrations are accessible for everyone. Source: /nationaltoday.com

Louis Riel Day –February 20, 2023

Louis Riel Day is a Canadian holiday observed on the third Monday of February every year and this year, it falls on Febru- ary 20. The day is named in honor of the founder of Manitoba. It commemorates the eventful life and contributions of a Canadian politician, Louis Riel. To honor him, Canadians have named several streets, buildings, institutes, public libraries, and residences after him. Riel represented the Métis community of the Canadian Prairie Provinces and was the driving force behind the creation of Manitoba as a province of Canada. Although Louis Riel Day is celebrated with much fervor in Manitoba, it’s not a public holiday for the other provinces. As a result, federal offices remain open on this day, while local services, schools, and businesses take the day off.

History Of Louis Riel Day

The purpose of Louis Riel Day is to acknowledge the heritage of the Manitoban people.

bullying and violence, The initiative seeks to support the work of students, educators, community and business in their efforts to stop bullying, discrimination, homophobia and transphobia.[citation needed].

Source: en.wikipedia.org/

BC family Day – february 20, 2023

In many provinces, the third Monday of February is also celebrated as Family Day. Manitoba’s Legislative Assembly approved this holiday in 2007, and it was first celebrated on February 18 that year. When asked to give this new holiday a name, students from Manitoba schools came up with suggestions reflecting the province’s sports, art, culture, history, and remarkable personalities. Louis Riel Day was the winning entry.

The Métis community, in particular, pays tribute to their hero on this occasion. Riel spent his life fighting for the rights and recognition of this group of indigenous Canadian people. He led two major rebellions against white settlers and the federal government to protect the Red River area, which was home to the Métis community. In the late 1860s, he founded the Métis National Committee to safeguard the cultural, social, and political heritage of the Métis. The famous Red River Resistance was the work of this committee. When the Canadian government decided to take over the land of the Métis, Riel organized a militia. He demanded the creation of a new province on behalf of the Métis by issuing the Manitoba Act. By the end of the conflict, Riel had already earned a controversial reputation. Although he was put on a pedestal by the Métis people, he was nothing more than a criminal in the eyes of the government.

The Manitoba Act was passed in 1870, and the new province was recognized. However, Riel was tried for committing treason against the state and expelled from Parliament. This, however, did not stop Riel from aiding another rebellion — the North-West Rebellion of 1885. This eventually resulted in his execution by the Canadian government in November 1885.

Source: /nationaltoday.com