Sher Vancouver / About Us

ABOUT US	SHER VANCOUVER
Sher Vancouver is based out of Vancouver, B.C. but people from all over the world are welcome to join. Sher offers peer support, social activities, information, referral and outreach presentations. Sher would like to help inform, educate and bring about more acceptance and understanding Everyone is welcome to join Sher, regardless of ethnicity or sexuality Motto Strength & Diversity Mission To make people happy and to enlighten the public on issues of bullying, racism and homophobia. Vision To reduce the alienation, isolation, loneliness, depression and suicidal ideation of people dealing with sexuality, gender and coming out issues. Sher Vancouver's services will target the South Asian communities as well as their friends, families and allies. Values Mutual Respect Non-Judgemental Innovation Consensus Building	SHER means LION in Persian, but it is a common word in Punjab, India, and South Asia. Sher Vancouver evolved from a Sikh group to a Punjabi group to a South Asian group. The lion is an important symbol for Sikh and Punjabi people. All male Sikhs have the middle name Singh which means lion. All female Sikhs have the middle name Kaur which means Princess or Lioness. The great Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Kingdom in Punjab was known as the Sher-e-Punjab or Lion of Punjab. Sher Vancouver represents courage, bravery, strength and pride.
	SERVICES
	Peer Support Sher Vancouver is planning regular drop-in’s to provide peer support to our members. Social Activities Sher Vancouver hosts approximately one social activity per month for our members and guests. Please join our Yahoo! Group and Facebook group to stay informed. Information Sher Vancouver has a Registered Social Worker on its team. He has numerous resources such as the Red Book that he can turn to, in order to provide you with excellent information on South Asian and LGBT issues. Referrals Please turn to the Resources section of this website for referrals to various resources. Outreach Please refer to the School Presentations section of this website that refers to the DOSTI project for further information.