Kanta Naik
"Abbotsford is a diverse community and continues to increase in diversity. The city is developing rapidly and sees an influx of new residents from all over the world. I believe that we all share many common ideals, beliefs and hopes. As a community, we become more accepting when we are able to celebrate that which is common among all of us before we celebrate that which is unique and different about us. As a community, we are more willing to accept and respect others when we know them better. It should be a goal of every resident to make Abbotsford a truly inclusive community."

Kanta Naik is the District Principal for ESL and SWIS (Settlement Workers in Schools) programs for the Abbotsford School District. She immigrated to Canada from Zambia in 1992 and has worked in the school district since then as teacher, vice principal, principal and now district principal.