Surjeet Kalsey

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Surjeet Kalsey [1] (born in Amritsar, Punjab, India) [2] is a Canadian poet, dramatist, short story writer and translator who lives in British Columbia and writes in both Punjabi and English. She has published a dozen books.

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Life

After receiving a Master's Degree in English and Punjabi Literature from Punjab University, Chandigarh, [3] she worked as the Punjabi Regional News Anchor for All India Radio. [4] Kalsey earned a Master's in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia [3] and worked as a freelance writer, interpreter, and translator for several years. [4] She earned a fourth master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, [3] after which she has worked as a family therapist and bi-lingual instructor at the Vancouver Community College teaches Court & Health Interpreting Certification Program. [4]

In 2014, Kalsey was awarded the University of British Columbia's Asian Studies Department lifetime achievement award for her literature. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Voices from the Gaps
  2. ↑ W. H. New, ed.
  3. 1 2 3 "Surjeet Singh Kalsey". library.ryerson.ca. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Surjeet Kalsey honoured". bcbooklook.com. May 1, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

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