• Welcome to Galabata

    A collaboration between two long time professionals and friends to keep spoken Punjabi alive for generations to come.

  • Pawan Khaira

    FOUNDER/ REGISTERED NURSE

    Welcome everyone to our exciting new endeavor! I'm Mrs. Khaira, and we've named this 'Galabata' because it perfectly embodies our mission. As a second-generation Canadian with two young daughters, I struggled to impart strong Punjabi language skills in them and I understand many people in my demographic are facing the same challenge. More recently, with my own children I have started to see progress and am eager to share what’s been working.

    Drawing from my lengthy background as a public health nurse, I've gained years of invaluable experience in health protection and promotion education. I understand that individuals thrive when learning in interactive and engaging environments. It's this awareness that prompted my collaboration with Ms. Natt to bring this concept to life.

  • Simmi Natt

    FOUNDER/ BC CERTIFIED TEACHER

    Hello, I'm Ms. Natt, and I am thrilled to be a part of Galabata! With over 15 years of teaching experience, I have had the privilege of supporting students' growth and learning journeys. In addition to my teaching role, I've spent two enriching years as a vice principal, which has deepened my understanding of educational leadership. My passion for fostering growth led me to pursue a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management, equipping me with valuable insights to contribute to Galabata's mission.