Tibetans in Ontario, Canada celebrate first ever Tibetan Heritage Month
Tibetans in Ontario, Canada celebrate first ever Tibetan Heritage Month Guest Report by Tenzin Dechen When Bhutila Karpoche made history in 2018 becoming the first person of Tibetan heritage to be elected to public office in North America, it was a significant win for the Tibetan community in exile. Karpoche represents the riding of Parkdale—High Park in Toronto, home to the largest concentration of Tibetans outside of Asia, earning the area its unofficial nickname, “Little Tibet”. Within three years of taking office, Bhutila has demonstrated what it means to have one of our own champio...
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