The Hindu Affinity Network of Durham
Sharing the diverse culture of Hinduism through social events, community building, and educational programming across Durham Region.
Community Events
Recent and upcoming HAND activities across Durham Region.
MP Rob Cerjanec Recognition
Durham Region
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Special Celebration
Hindu Heritage Month 2025
Pickering High School, Ajax
View details →The Hindu Affinity Network of Durham brought students, educators, community leaders, and elected officials together at Pickering High School for its second annual Hindu Heritage Month celebration.
- Speakers: MPP Rob Cerjanec, MP Juanita Nathan, Mayor Kevin Ashe, Councillor Marilyn Crawford
- DDSB Director Camille Williams-Taylor & Trustee Donna Edwards
- Tanya Hariharan, age 12, performed Canada's National Anthem on sitar
- Co-Chaired by Cecil Ramnauth & Sabrina Brijmohan
HAND @ Trillium Woods Meet & Greet
Trillium Woods Elementary, Pickering
View details →HAND @ Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge Public School, Ajax
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Cultural Program
Hindu Heritage Month 2024
Pickering High School
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TAG TV
TAG TV Special Report
Pickering High School, Ajax
Watch Video →Elsie McGill Public School
Elsie McGill Public School
View details →Fallingbrook PS — 25th Anniversary
Fallingbrook Public School
View details →The world is one family
Ancient Sanskrit dictum
Our Team
DDSB executive members and community representatives.
HAND Leads
Co-leads guiding DDSB collaboration and community outreach.
Sabrina Brijmohan
DDSB Co-Lead
Representing Hindu community interests within the school board.
Cecil Ramnauth
Community Co-Lead
Building strong community relationships across the region.
DDSB Executive Members
Representatives working with the Durham District School Board to promote cultural understanding in education.
Adrienne Goundry
DDSB Executive Member
Advocating for inclusive education and cultural awareness.
Neeral Patel
DDSB Executive Member
Supporting initiatives that celebrate diversity in schools.
Nina Bedi
DDSB Executive Member
Promoting cultural understanding and representation.
Nisha Bedi
DDSB Executive Member
Fostering partnerships between schools and cultural communities.
Chandra Sharma
DDSB Executive Member
Leading community service initiatives and volunteer programs.
Debra Das-Singh
DDSB Executive Member
Promoting cultural education and community engagement in Durham schools.
Community Executive Members
Leaders strengthening connections between HAND and the broader Durham community.
Mukesh Mishra
Community Executive Member
Leading community service initiatives and volunteer programs.
Community Student Executive Member
Youth leadership amplifying Hindu student voices across the region.
Kashmeena Mangal
Community Student Executive Member
Enhancing educational opportunities and cultural representation in Durham schools.
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