Awarded on: 2007-12-10
Bahi Krishnakhanthan, Ajax, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A passionate advocate for women and immigrants, Bahi Krishnakhanthan has supported a diverse number of causes over many years, ranging from the Community Development Council of Durham to the YWCA. A dedicated spokesperson, she has delivered educational and inspirational messages about racism, domestic abuse and South Asian culture to a wide variety of organizations. She has been a volunteer associate for the Ajax-Pickering COPE Mental Health Program since 1995, and was also actively involved in the Canadian Tamil Women's Community Services. Her extensive board work with a number of not-for-profit agencies has given hope to many residents of the Durham region, and has helped to improve the quality of life for many newcomers to Canada.