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DDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month

Posted On Monday December 22, 2025
Garba Glow 2 DENSA
Garba Glow DENSA

DDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month with System-Wide Celebrations Promoting Community, Culture, and Belonging  

Throughout the month of November, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) proudly recognized Hindu Heritage Month through a series of community-facing events that celebrated Hindu culture, traditions, and contributions, while fostering connection, learning, and belonging across the Durham Region.

Led by the Durham Educators Network for South Asians (DENSA) and the Hindu Affinity Network of Durham (HAND), these celebrations brought together students, families, staff, and community members to engage in cultural experiences that included traditional food, dance, and presentations highlighting the diversity of Hindu heritage.

DENSA hosted Garba & Glow 2025 at Cadarackque Public School in honour of Diwali. The event featured interactive cultural activities, including henna art, crafts, food tasting, and a Garba dance workshop, creating a welcoming environment that encouraged participation, celebration, and shared learning.

“For me, DENSA’s ‘why’ is seeing the joy students and families experience as they participate in events like Garba,” said Dharshini Indrakumar, Co-Chair of DENSA. “These celebrations honour culture, foster belonging, uplift identity and lived experiences, and reflect the DDSB’s commitment to equity and inclusion.”

In addition, HAND hosted its Second Annual Hindu Heritage Month Celebration at Pickering High School. The event aligned with the DDSB’s Anti-Oppression Strategy and focused on celebrating diverse Hindu traditions while promoting cross-cultural awareness, collaboration, and community engagement.

“Hindu Heritage Month provides an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the diversity within Hindu communities while creating meaningful learning experiences for students and community members,” said Sabrina Brijmohan, Chair of HAND. “These gatherings help build understanding, connection, and a sense of belonging across our school communities.”

Together, these initiatives reflect the DDSB’s ongoing commitment to inclusive education and to creating spaces where students and families see their identities respected, reflected, and celebrated.