Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation

Guided by the lived example of our namesake & together with you, we are committed to empowering people to unite, inspire, & serve. #nicetomanmeetyou

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Manmeet’s story is about more than him. It is about all of us.

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[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Please vote.
It is a privilege and a power that we all have as proud Canadians. ���🇦

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#CanadaElections2025

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Happy International Women’s Day.
#iwd2025
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[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

A smile that lit up every room.

Forever thankful for you.

Happy Birthday Meeta!

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[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Our heartfelt congratulations to Baltej Singh Dhillon on his appointment to Senate. @BaltejSDhillon the Sikh community in Canada could not ask for better representation. May you continue to inspire future generations in this next role. #nicetomanmeetyou

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the appointment of Baltej Dhillon, Martine Hébert, and Todd Lewis as independent senators for British Columbia, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Details: https://t.co/oKOGive9VS

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Missed.

Every day in countless ways.

We love you Meeta.

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[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Happy Gurpurab to all.

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[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Along with @worldsikhorg and @khalsaaidca we have sent the following letter to the Standing Committee on National Defence in advance of Minister Sajjan’s appearance tomorrow.

[Khalra Mission Org @khalramission]

On September 6, 1995, Jaswant Singh Khalra was abducted and killed by security forces in Punjab. A human rights hero, Khalra brought to light the stories of thousands of Sikhs disappeared and killed by the Indian state. #Challengethedarkness

[TKB @TBhullar]

Thank you @BaazNewsOrg for giving me the space to share my thoughts on behalf of the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation.

This work has taken nearly a decade. Up until now we’ve done it with our heads down. But there comes a point when misinformation requires you to speak up.

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Please see our statement responding to a Globe and Mail story relating to Minister Sajjan’s role in the rescue of Afghan religious minorities.

As the NGO that has spent nearly 10 years helping this population, we are disappointed in the false narrative this article has created.

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

A love that leaves you believing you have a friend for life.

Happy Father’s Day to fathers and all those who serve as father figures.

To those missing someone today, please know we send you our love.
#nicetomanmeetyou #fathersday

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Their smiles are brighter when they see us smile.

To moms and mother figures, you have our love and admiration. Happy Mother’s Day!

This can be a difficult day for many, we send them our love and keep them in our thoughts. 🫶#nicetomanmeetyou #mothersday

[Harjit Sajjan @HarjitSajjan]

Take some time to speak to your elders, and learn about what they went through — because Sikh experiences are Canadian experiences, and we have them every single day.

[Harjit Sajjan @HarjitSajjan]

Since 1906 Sikhs have been making incredible contributions to our country, but it was never easy for us. We must keep continuing to break down the systemic barriers faced by Sikhs and all racialized people in Canada. Happy Sikh Heritage Month!

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

ਵੈਸਾਖੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ

Happy #Vaisakhi & Sikh Heritage Month

May we always remember Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s words.
ਦੇਹ ਸਿਵਾ ਬਰੁ ਮੋਹਿ ਇਹੈ ਸੁਭ ਕਰਮਨ ਤੇ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨ ਟਰੋਂ
Oh Almighty, give me this boon, may I never shirk from doing good deeds.

#sikhheritagemonth #nicetomanmeetyou

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Thank you @CraigBaird for taking the time to share this.

Manmeet owned his identity as a Sikh, Calgarian, Albertan and Canadian with immense pride.

We hope his story makes so many other stories possible.

Happy Sikh Heritage Month.

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[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

It is Sikh Heritage Month and I am exploring the history of Sikh-Canadians in Canada.

Today, it is the story of Manmeet Singh Bhullar!

Born in Calgary in 1980, Bhullar was active in the community, founding Inspire, a youth organization. He established the campaign Walking Hunger Away & raised money for the Calgary Health Region.
For his work, he received the Alberta Centennial Medal and the Athabasca Leadership Award.

Bhullar was an organizer for the leadership campaign of Jim Prentice in 2003. In 2008, Bhullar was elected to the Alberta Legislature, becoming the youngest MLA. He then became the youngest politician in Canada to serve as a parliamentary assistant.

On Oct. 12, 2008, he was appointed Minister of Service Alberta, making him the first turbaned Sikh to hold a ministerial position. He is credited with the final mile initiative that brought high-speed internet to 98% of Albertans. He was widely praised for his work.

As Minister of Human Services from 2013-2014, Bhullar's ministry invested in mental health supports, hosted the first Alberta Minister's Forum on Child Sexual Abuse & empowered families to speak up about their experiences in the child intervention system.

He then served as the Minister of Infrastructure from 2014 to 2015. In the 2015 election, he was one of only 10 PC MLAs to be returned to the Legislature.

Sadly, on Nov. 23, 2015, while helping a stranded motorist on the Queen Elizabeth Highway between Edmonton and Calgary, he was hit by a semi-truck that lost control on a hill.

In 2015, the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Memorial Scholarship was created at the Lester B. Pearson High School, which Bhullar attended. In 2016, a school named for him was opened in Calgary.

On Nov. 19, 2016, the Calgary Board of Education Legacy Award was posthumously awarded to Bhullar. One year later, Mount Royal University created the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Inspire Award.

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If you enjoy my Canadian history work, you can support my work with a donation at https://t.co/u12Dmz7XUX

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C'est le Mois du patrimoine sikh et j'explore l'histoire des Canadiens sikhs au Canada.

Aujourd'hui, c'est l'histoire de Manmeet Singh Bhullar !

Né à Calgary en 1980, Bhullar était actif dans la communauté et a fondé Inspire, une organisation jeunesse. Il a lancé la campagne Walking Hunger Away et a collecté des fonds pour la région sanitaire de Calgary.
Pour son travail, il a reçu la Médaille du centenaire de l'Alberta et le Prix du leadership d'Athabasca.

Bhullar a été l'un des organisateurs de la campagne à la direction de Jim Prentice en 2003. En 2008, Bhullar a été élu à l'Assemblée législative de l'Alberta, devenant ainsi le plus jeune député. Il est ensuite devenu le plus jeune homme politique au Canada à occuper le poste d'adjoint parlementaire.

Le 12 octobre 2008, il a été nommé ministre de Service Alberta, faisant de lui le premier Sikh enturbanné à occuper un poste ministériel. On lui attribue l'initiative du dernier kilomètre qui a permis à 98 % des Albertains d'accéder à l'Internet haute vitesse. Il a été largement salué pour son travail.

En tant que ministre des Services sociaux de 2013 à 2014, le ministère de Bhullar a investi dans les soutiens en santé mentale, a organisé le premier forum ministériel de l'Alberta sur les abus sexuels envers les enfants et a donné aux familles les moyens de parler de leurs expériences dans le système d'intervention auprès des enfants.

Il a ensuite été ministre de l'Infrastructure de 2014 à 2015. Lors des élections de 2015, il a été l'un des 10 députés progressistes-conservateurs à être réélus à l'Assemblée législative.

Malheureusement, le 23 novembre 2015, alors qu'il aidait un automobiliste bloqué sur l'autoroute Queen Elizabeth entre Edmonton et Calgary, il a été heurté par un semi-remorque qui a perdu le contrôle dans une colline.

En 2015, la bourse commémorative Manmeet Singh Bhullar a été créée à l'école secondaire Lester B. Pearson, que Bhullar a fréquentée. En 2016, une école portant son nom a été ouverte à Calgary.

Le 19 novembre 2016, le Calgary Board of Education Legacy Award a été décerné à titre posthume à Bhullar. Un an plus tard, l’Université Mount Royal créait le prix Manmeet Singh Bhullar Inspire.

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Si vous appréciez mon travail sur l'histoire canadienne, vous pouvez soutenir mon travail avec un don à https://t.co/u12Dmz7XUX

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[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Your life gave us the best moments of our lives.

Happy Birthday @manmeetsbhullar.

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[TKB @TBhullar]

As we mark Guru Nanak Devi Ji’s Gurpurab, if you’re looking to honour his key principle of daan-giving to others, please consider supporting @themsbf second annual food drive in partnership with @MSBhullarCBE, supporting @CalgaryFoodBank.
#HappyGurupurab #nicetomanmeetyou

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Happy Gurpurab.

Today we mark the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and recognize that his teachings not only stand the test of time, they are becoming critical for the times our world is facing. #HappyGurpurab

[Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation @theMSBF]

Your faith guided you.
You guide so many of us.

Calling you ours will always be our greatest blessing.

We miss you. We love you. #nicetomanmeetyou