Golden has been chosen as one of 15 locations in the province to receive a special recognition status as a place of historical importance to the South Asian Canadian community.

“Over here at the museum we are pretty pleased with the announcement,” said Colleen Palumbo, executive director of the museum, as well as the nominator.

“We have worked tirelessly over the years to ensure the cultural interests of all of Golden’s citizens are recognized. Golden had the first Sikh Temple in Canada and we are so proud that the interests of the South Asian Community in Golden are being recognized around the province.”

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