Embodying selfless service, Baljot’s experiences and perspectives fuel him to advocate for others. His journey is marked with adversity, from experiencing intergenerational trauma and racism to prejudice for his turban. However, instead of letting these challenges define him, Baljot uses them as a driving force for his service to others.Drawing from familial experiences with incarceration, Baljot is committed to restoring the dignity of inmates who belong to minority faiths by providing them with spiritual and religious resources. He founded the ‘One in All’ Project, which supplies religious, spiritual, and self-improvement resources to inmates in Manitoba prisons, collaborating with leaders from various faiths to ensure inclusivity and to address the ongoing human rights violations occurring within prison walls. Recently, he has been working with the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation to expand the reach of this project to Indigenous inmates.Despite a multitude of pressures and expectations, Baljot has continued to forge his own path. He participates in many extracurricular activities while continuing to excel academically. He serves as a leader for the Youth in Philanthropy Club, organizes educational campaigns on poverty and reconciliation, and advocates for human rights and social justice within his school and broader community.Baljot’s compassion, leadership, and unwavering dedication propel him towards the future. He strongly believes that youth must shun the status quo and take action against the issues which have been neglected for far too long.He tells us, “The next generation must be the generation of humanitarians, for our world has endured far too much for conflict to continue. Ensuring that everyone’s dignity is respected is a value close to my heart.”Baljot will study Water Science and Interfaith Studies at the University of British Columbia.