THE Province of British Columbia on Thursday issued a proclamation declaring April 14, 2022, as “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Equality Day.”

The Proclamation reads:

WHEREAS British Columbia is a culturally diverse province comprising many peoples and communities, and
WHEREAS Indigenous people, Black people and people of colour in British Columbia continue to experience systemic racism, injustices, discrimination and hate, and the government of British Columbia is committed to addressing all forms of racism, and WHEREAS born in India on April 14, 1891, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was an Indian politician, economist and social reformer known as the “Father of the Constitution of India” who advocated for the rights of Dalit communities and led the movement against systemic discrimination based on caste, and
WHEREAS Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day is an opportunity to remember and honour his legacy of dedication to equality and social justice, which continues to inspire people in British Columbia and across the world;
NOW KNOW YE THAT We do by these presents proclaim and declare that April 14, 2022, shall be known as
“Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day”
in the Province of British Columbia.