Our Story
Get to Know Us
Sher Vancouver was founded in 2008 to provide arts and cultural, and social service programs and services to queer South Asians and their friends, families, and allies in Metro Vancouver.
Marching forward with pride since 2008
Our Mission
Sher Vancouver seeks to protect human rights to end all forms of exclusion, discrimination, and prejudice, and to educate, empower, connect, and assist individuals in our community
Our Vision
A community that is just, compassionate, inclusive, respectful, values diverse perspectives and helps those in need.
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Meet the Founders
Founder
Alex Sangha (he/him)
Alex is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Social Work and MSc in Public Administration and Public Policy.
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Co-Founder
Josh (he/him)
Josh is a strong believer in diversity and human rights. He is also a Founding Member of the Dignity Seniors Society which aims to support vulnerable queer seniors.
Co-Founder
Ash (he/him)
Ash is a registered nurse and was the best friend of Sher Vancouver’s beloved late social coordinator, January Marie Lapuz, who was the first trans person to hold an Executive position within the organization.
Co-Founder and Elder
Jaspal Kaur Sangha (she/her)
Jaspal starred in Emergence: Out of the Shadows and provides guidance and emotional support to members of Sher Vancouver who consider her like a Grandma.
Meet the Board
President
Ash (he/him)
Ash is a registered nurse and was the best friend of Sher Vancouver’s beloved late social coordinator, January Marie Lapuz, who was the first trans person to hold an Executive position within the organization.
Secretary-Treasurer
Vincent (he/him)
Vincent is a peer support facilitator with Sher Vancouver. He has completed a Bachelors in Business Administration and has a strong passion to help others and provide support to the queer community.
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Director
Sunita Mistry (she/her)
Sunita wishes to promote the visibility of the queer South Asian community. She is the peer support facilitator for Sher Lotus in Sher Vancouver and a freelance writer, creator, and host of the Come Out & Shout Podcast.
Vice President
Annie (she/her)
Annie is a social justice teacher for Surrey Schools. She developed the teachers discussion guides for My Name Was January and Emergence: Out of the Shadows. Celebrating queer pride is her goal.
Director
Josh (he/him)
Josh is a strong believer in diversity and human rights. He is also a Founding Member of the Dignity Seniors Society which aims to support vulnerable queer seniors.
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Director
Jason Pillay (he/him)
Jason is a fashion stylist and works in the costume department for film and television. He is also the communications coordinator for Sher Vancouver.
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Our Team
Strength In Intersectional Diversity
Executive Director
Alex (he/him)
Community Engagement Manager
Joshna (she/her)
Communications Coordinator
Jason (he/him)​
Multi-Media Coordinator
Jagreet (she/her)
Sexual Health Navigator
Gurpreet (he/him)
Grants Advisor
Kayden (he/him)
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Peer Support Facilitator
Sunita (she/her)
Film Festival Assistant
Ian (he/him)
Official Photographer
Charlie (he/him)
Acting Executive Director
Ash (he/him)
Executive Director of the Sundar Prize Film Festival
Sidartha (he/him)
Multi-Media Coordinator
Vinay (he/him)
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Newsletter Coordinator
Kuntal (she/her)
Social Justice Advisor
Susan (she/her)
Grants Advisor
Puneet (she/her)
Peer Support Facilitator
Shakthi (he/him)
Videographer
Bhavesh (he/they)
Outreach Manager
Karn (he/him)
Program Coordinator and Peer Support Facilitator
Kulveer (he/him)
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Multi-Media Coordinator
Jaskamal (she/her)
IT Coordinator
Varnnitha (she/her)
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Accessibility Advisor
Anu (she/her)
Peer Support Facilitator
Angit (she/they)
Peer Support Facilitator
Vincent (he/him)
Videographer
Rashi (she/they)
Proud Member of SBOT
Sher Vancouver is a proud member of the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT).
