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British Columbia declares November Hindu Heritage Month
The proclamation acknowledges that the province is home to more than 80,000 Hindus.
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Malvika Choudhary - Sat, 01, Nov 2025
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Canada’s Province of British Columbia / canada.ca
Canada’s Province of British Columbia proclaimed November as Hindu Heritage Month, recognizing the long-standing presence and contributions of Hindu communities to the province’s social, cultural, and economic life.
The proclamation, issued by Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia and Attorney General and Deputy Premier of British Columbia, states that the province is “a culturally, ethnically, racially, and religiously diverse province comprising many peoples and communities.”
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It acknowledges that Hinduism is the world’s third-largest religion, with more than 80,000 Hindus residing in British Columbia. Noting that the first Hindu immigrants arrived in Canada in the early 20th century, the document credits Hindu communities for their “social, economic, political, and cultural development in the province.”
Historic Recognition in British Columbia
— CoHNA Canada (@CoHNACanada) November 1, 2025
We welcome and appreciate the Government of British Columbia for officially recognizing November as Hindu Heritage Month.
This recognition is an important acknowledgment of the 80K+ community’s shared values with the larger BC… https://t.co/2ZzJZcGLAP pic.twitter.com/osug8yIAgq
The proclamation also highlights that November is an important month for Hindus worldwide, with major festivals such as Navratri, Durga Puja, and Diwali (Deepawali) often celebrated during this period.
“Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to learn more about the rich culture and history of Hindu communities and to celebrate and honour their contributions in British Columbia,” the document reads. The proclamation formally designates November 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month across the province.
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) Canada welcomed the decision, calling it “an important acknowledgment of the 80K+ community’s shared values with the larger BC society of peace, hard work, family, and service.”
In a post on X, CoHNA Canada noted that Hindus “have long been an integral part of the province’s social, economic, and cultural fabric.”
At the federal level, Canada designated November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2022, recognizing the contributions of over 828,000 Hindus nationwide, who now represent about 2.3 percent of the country’s population, according to the 2021 Census.
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