CALGARY, ALBERT, CANADA, February 15, 2003: Dr Brijendra Sood of Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been named to The Order of Canada, the highest and the most prestigious honor bestowed on a Canadian Citizen by Canada. He will be receiving the insignia of this high honor from the Governor General of Canada at an investiture in Ottawa. The citation reads: “A dedicated physician, he has promoted multicultural awareness by recognizing and valuing the strengths of Canada’s rich cultural mosaic. Since arriving in Canada in 1964, he has worked to develop and strengthen the social and cultural fabric of Calgary’s East Indian community. He has played leadership roles in the city’s India-Canada Association, Multicultural Centre, Hindu Society and Temple. The recipient of numerous honors for his ethno-cultural contributions, he was also named Outstanding Physician of the Year 2000 by the Calgary Medical Society.” For more information contact Narindar Sood at “source” above.
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