Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division) Award

In 2024, the Office of the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency Mary Simon, selected Gurdeep for the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division). The award recognizes his contributions to creating positive impact across the country. The formal presentation ceremony will take place in 2025.

Gurdeep's recent article on Substack

WAITING FOR THE "PERFECT TIME" ROBS US OF PRESENT JOY

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The world is experiencing challenges that impact us and make us feel hurt. Sometimes, this hurt can deeply reside in the depths of the heart, causing constant anxiety, panic, or unsettling thoughts. However, in the midst of pain and turmoil, it is vital to share hope, as it acts as a beacon in nurturing our mental and emotional health. Gurdeep's dancing is an expression, conveying an overflow of joy, hope, love, and positivity.

Google Canada’s billboard about Gurdeep at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto in 2021

As our focus on material success persists, we have become disconnected from the simple joys of life, the beauty of nature, and our connection with the environment. This disconnection from nature has resulted in various anxieties. Therefore, it is crucial, now more than ever, to take action to reconnect with nature and truly appreciate its beauty.

Recognizing Gurdeep's contributions to Canadians through his kinetic/ physical movement, creating cross cultural communications and fusions, messages of hope, and their impact, the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador in St. John's honoured him with an honorary doctorate degree of "Doctor of Laws honoris causa.” in May 2023.

Gurdeep expressing his gratitude after receiving his honorary doctorate degree from Memorial University.

True joy may not solve your problems, but it can shift your approach in a positive way on how you handle your problems. So, even though joy and hope are not magic wands, they are very helpful in your navigation to find a solution.

Gurdeep at his little home in the wilderness of the Yukon. Nature is magnificent and can soothe the heart and lift spirits. When the world is too loud to hear your heart, nature is always there to listen and comfort you.