Chand Bhangal (she/her) is a community advocate and facilitator whose work centers decolonization, cultural awareness, and authentic representation. A Punjabi-Canadian woman, her approach is shaped by lived experience and sustained community-based practice.

Chand has experience in poverty reduction initiatives, gender-based violence awareness campaigns, and creating safe, inclusive spaces for BIWOC. She is particularly passionate about addressing colourism, challenging societal taboos, and fostering open, respectful dialogue across communities.

She has been featured on BBC Asian Network, OMNI TV, Walrus Talk, AJ+, and other media outlets, and has collaborated with organizations including The Royal Ontario Museum, OCASI, and Laadliyan. For two years, Chand facilitated a community book club focused on dialogue, learning, and connection. In 2025, she transitioned this work into community book swaps, which she continues to organize across Mississauga and Toronto, creating accessible, welcoming spaces for knowledge-sharing and relationship-building.

As an event host, Chand brings a grounded, thoughtful presence; centering care, accessibility, and intentional facilitation to ensure participants feel supported, engaged, and heard.

Contact the host of Phulkari Workshop - NOV 28

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