Press/Media Coverage

  1. BBC World: Interview with Katty Kay and Christian Fraser
  2. BBC Interview 
  3. CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme
  4. NBC Nightly News Story About Gurdeep Pandher’s Work
  5. The Globe and Mail: See the turban tying video from Yukon that has gone viral
  6. BMO - Bank of Montreal: Inside Stories: The Joy of Dancing Bhangra-style
  7. Vocal Media: Heather Down: A Sikh and an Irish Descendant Walk into the Yukon
  8. CTV News Channel: Live Interview with Gurdeep Pandher by Scott Laurie
  9. CTV News – Bringing joy through the bhangra dance - Alessandra Carneiro – September 4, 2020
  10. Victoria News: VIDEO: Internet bhangra sensation, Black Press Media journalist make dance mash-up – Victoria News Staff – August 24, 2020
  11. Vancouver Courier: Bhangra dancer looks to bring message of hope to B.C. during COVID-19 – The Canadian Press – August 16, 2020
  12. Narcity: This Bhangra Dance Party With BC Police Was Like A Real Life Musical (VIDEO) – Kevin Jiang – September 7, 2020
  13. Vancouver Urbanized: Face masks and coverings mandatory on transit starting tomorrow – DH Vancouver Staff – August 23, 2020
  14. Saanich News: Internet famous Yukon-based bhangra dancer explores Vancouver Island – Devon Bidal – August 8, 2020
  15. Vancouver Island Free Daily: Yukon’s social media star Gurdeep Pandher promotes unity through dance  – Nora O’Malley – August 18, 2020
  16. CBC News: Whitehorse man’s bhangra dance classes go international during pandemic – Danielle d’Entremont – April 19, 2020
  17. iHeartRadio: Need Some Positivity? Meet Gurdeep Pandher Of Yukon – John Kennedy – May 29, 2020
  18. Get Out There Magazine: Canada is loving the Bhangra adventures of Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon – Marissa Schroder – August 20, 2020
  19. Whats Up, Yukon? Reaching The World Through Dance – Amber Church – June 24, 2020
  20. Voice: Gurdeep Pandher of Yukon teaches nifty Bhangra moves in B.C. – Rattan Mall – August 16, 2020
  21. Vancouver Sun: COVID in B.C: Bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher brings message of hope – The Canadian Press – August 16, 2020
  22. Daily Hive: This bhangra dancer in the Yukon is proof that diversity is Canada's strength – Simran Singh – Sept 10, 2019
  23. TransLink: Bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher of Yukon spreads mask-wearing message – Allen Tung – August 20, 2020
  24. Air Canada: How Social Media Sensation Gurdeep Pandher is Breaking Down Barriers – Sydney Loney – June 30, 2020
  25. The Times Colonist: Yukon resident spreads joy and happiness on Island through exuberant dance – Pedro Arrais – August 11, 2020
  26. Regina Leader-Post: Gurdeep Pandher is an ambassador for joy – Rob Vanstone – August 1, 2020
  27. Gulf Islands Driftwood: Viral Video Dancer Makes Visit To Salt Spring – Elizabeth Nolan – August 26, 2020
  28. Victoria Buzz: ‘People are very welcoming’: Renowned Bhangra dancer spreads joy during visit to Vancouver Island – Tim Ford – August 12, 2020
  29. Peninsula News Review: Famous Yukon-based bhangra dancer brings movements of joy to Long Beach – Ashley Wadhwani – August 10, 2020
  30. Victoria Police Department: Officers And Staff From Across The Region Dance Bhangra With Gurdeep Pandher – Vic PD Staff – September 25, 2020
  31. The Lindsay Advocate: Yukon’s Gurdeep Pandher tries to spread some joy on social media – Trevor Hutchinson – June 7, 2020
  32. Canadian History EHX: An Interview With Gurdeep Pandher – Craig Baird – September 17, 2020
  33. The Huffington Post: Canadian Neighbours Collaborate With Bhangra And Bagpipes During The Pandemic – Aman Sethi – July 4, 2020
  34. iHeartRadio: Doing the Bhangra Dance to Bagpipe Music! – John Kennedy – April 5, 2020
  35. Daily Hive: Bhangra dancer teams up with TransLink reminding people to wear masks on transit – Peter Smith – August 20, 2020
  36. CBC: Bhangra dancer goes viral after sharing videos from B.C. landmarks – CBC News – August 14, 2020
  37. Global News: Yukon man bhangra dances across Vancouver Island after easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions – Richard Zussman – August 12, 2020
  38. CTV News: ‘We are together’: Canadian troops perform bhangra dance in viral video – Ryan Flanagan – July 2, 2019
  39. Victoria Lookout: So you think you can dance? Come do it Bollywood style – Marpac Pao – March 26, 2019
  40. Global News: Bhangra dancer’s B.C. travel videos go viral – Brad McCloud – August 11, 2020
  41. CBC News: Whitehorse Bhangra dancer shows off Yukon to the world – Dave Croft – July 24, 2016
  42. The Tribune: Canadian Armed Forces do some serious ‘bhangra’ moves – Rajesh Ramachandran -June 27, 2019
  43. MensXP: You’ll Want To Call Your Punjabi Friend After Seeing The Canadian Mayor Learn How To Tie A Turban & Do Bhangra – MensXP Team -January 12, 2017
  44. CBC: Mayor of Whitehorse dons turban, learns Bhangra dance, goes viral – Paul Tukker – January 9, 2017
  45. Quartz: A video of a Canadian mayor wearing a turban and learning Bhangra dance moves is going viral – Echo Huang – January 16, 2017
  46. Global News: Whitehorse mayor’s lesson in turban tying, Bhangra dancing goes viral – The Canadian Press – January 10, 2017
  47. Buzzfeed: People In Canada’s North Can’t Get Enough Of This Guy’s Bhangra Moves – Lauren Strapagiel – July 26, 2016
  48. Yukon News: Bhangra comes to Whitehorse – Ashley Joannou – December 7, 2016
  49. CBC: Whitehorse Bhangra dancer shows off Yukon to the world – Yahoo News Staff – July 24, 2016
  50. Radio Canada: Gurdeep Pandher is bringing scenic views of parts Whitehorse to life in Bhangra dance videos. – David White – October 8, 2016
  51. Yukon News: Bringing Bhangra to the Boreal – Josh Kerr – March 20, 2013
  52. Daily Star: Gurdeep Pandher, students, musicians set to perform – Whitehorse Star Staff – November 30, 2016
  53. SBS Punjabi: Canadian soldiers' bhangra video goes viral
  54. The Star: Sikh immigrant’s story is as Canadian as chaat, dal and paneer – Jim Coyle – January 27, 2018
  55. Huffington Post: A Paralympian And A Bhangra Artist Just Proved The Yukon Is The Ideal Place For Dancing – Emma Paling – December 3, 2017
  56. Religion News Service: Canadian mayor dons turban and dances for religious tolerance – Kimberly Winston – January 12, 2017
  57. The Morning Show of Global News: Interview with Gurdeep Pandher