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Welcome Gurmeen Banipal!

We are thrilled to welcome GURMEEN BANIPAL to the CHARACTER ABBOTSFORD COUNCIL! Gurmeen is a university student and a journalist with a local newspaper. She was born and brought up in Abbotsford, and is passionate about serving her community. Outside of work and school, Gurmeen sits on the board of the Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation, and the Fraser Valley Indo Canadian Business Association. She is also the Vice President on the Abbotsford Youth Commission board. Gurmeen was previously involved with the Character Council as an executive member of her high school's council. She is excited to be a part of Character Abbotsford, and looking forward to serving her community.

Tour of Abbotsford’s Newest School

The Character Council visited the newest school in #abbotsford named after the first indigenous teacher in British Columbia - Irene Kelleher. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about an amazing woman and the ways her legacy has been honoured in the planning and running of the school.  Many thanks to Trustee Shirley Wilson, Assistant Superintendent Carla Danielsson, and Principal Shelley Portas for leading and teaching us. #respect #characterinabby