Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains is the Director of the South Asian Studies Institute and is an Associate Professor in Social Cultural Media Studies. Her current research interests include migration, settlement, and integration; race, racism, and ethnicity; and Punjabi Canadian cultural historiographies.

Thamilini Jothilingam is the Digital Asset Archivist for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive. Her research and archival interests center at the confluence of art and anthropology, with a focus on gender, memory, cultural heritage, visual histories, and epistemic justice.

Raaynaa Madaan is a third-year undergraduate student at UFV majoring in psychology in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program. She is working as a Research Assistant at SASI for the South Asian Canadian Archive (SACDA) Project, responsible for conducting background research to characterize and classify archival records into item-level metadata. Raaynaa aspires to work in the field of research and this project provided her with a much-needed experience and knowledge of the rich history of the South Asian Community in Canada. Beyond her academic pursuits, she takes pride in her ability to communicate effectively, lead teams, and make decisions efficiently. Shei's open-minded and loves to learn about new things!

Rashneet,a fourth year Bachelor of Fine Arts student, majoring in Graphic and Digital Design. In her role as a Co-op Research Assistant at SASI, she contributed to the development of web pages for the Komagata Maru and City of Abbotsford project. She also worked on digitizing, editing, and archiving collection records for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive. Additionally, she created digitization manuals for artifacts and manuscripts, covering both pre-production and post-production aspects, and designed social media posts for SACDA and SASI.

Arnav Mehta is a 2nd-year student in B.Sc. with a major in computing science at UFV. Arnav is a research assistant SASI, where he handles updating and upkeep of SASI websites as a web developer. Arnav worked on development of multiple pages for the website, southasiancanadianheritage.ca and other SASI websites. He also worked on creating digital exhibits for SACDA.

Abigail Lindeman is a practicum student with the Department of Information and Technology Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. With a major in Records Management, Abigail was excited to be able to get hands-on experience in archives. She worked on digitizing, editing, and preserving archival materials from the Chandra Bodalia Collection for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA).

Scott Giesbrecht is a practicum student with the Library and Information Technology program at the University of the Fraser Valley. He was responsible for digitizing, editing and preserving archival materials. Scott specifically worked with materials from the largest archival project, the Chandra Bodalia collection, for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA).

Abigail Dueck is in their final semester at the University of the Fraser Valley and will graduate this spring with a diploma in Library and Information Technology. Part of finishing their diploma required 70 hours of practicum experience to which they are thrilled they could fulfill that requirement with the South Asian Studies Institute. Their role included inventory and cataloging materials from the Chandra Bodalia Collection for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA). Abigail hopes to soon pursue archiving as a career path.

Mehr Anand is a third-year student at the University of the Fraser Valley, pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in Media and Communication Studies as part of her Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree. Currently, she is working as a Research Assistant at the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA) Project. Her role involves conducting in-depth research to organize and classify archival materials into item-level metadata. Mehr is passionate about research, and this project has offered her valuable experience and insight into the rich history of the South Asian community in Canada. In addition to her academic interests, she excels in effective communication, team leadership, and decision-making. With a curious mind and a love for learning, she embraces new experiences with enthusiasm.

Saumyaa Gelani is a third-year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems student at the University of the Fraser Valley. As a Research & Cataloguing Assistant at the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI), Saumyaa plays a key role in the development of digital archives focused on South Asian Muslims in British Columbia, Canada. Her work includes researching historical and cultural records, which serves as inspiration for the design and structure of the website that will host these archives for public access. Additionally, Saumyaa applies her creative skills to design promotional posters for SASI events, enhancing outreach and engagement with the community. Through her academic background and technical expertise, she contributes to the preservation and sharing of South Asian heritage.

Samarah Siddique is a third-year undergraduate student at UFV majoring in Communications with a minor in Media and Communication Studies. She is working as a research assistant at South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) for the BC Muslim Social History Project. She is responsible for conducting interviews with various members of the South Asian Muslim community in British Columbia, while additionally transcribing and narrating their stories to prepare them for digital archiving. Her ability to connect with interviewees helps create a comfortable space for them to share their stories openly. By engaging thoughtfully, she ensures their stories are preserved accurately and respectfully.

Asmita Gupta is currently in her first year of Masters in Library and Information Studies at iSchool of University of British Columbia. She is working as a research assistant for SASI and will be responsible for metadata related work for multiple South Asian Collections at SACDA.

Alisa Sohi is the Assistant Digital Asset Archivist for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive. In the archival field, her passion lies in representation, inclusion, and social justice.

Henna Mann is the Research Coordinator at the South Asian Studies Institute. She holds a BFA degree in Film Production from York University with specialization in directing documentaries. She has previously directed documentaries with the SASI and is currently conducting research for an ongoing documentary series on collections from the SACDA.

Faria Firoz is the graphic designer and research assistant for South Asian Studies Institute and SACDA. She completed her BFA from University of Fraser Valley and is currently pursuing her Master's of Fine Arts degree from Emily Carr University of Art & Design. Her research interests explore migration, the South Asian diaspora, displacement, and equity, with a focus on examining identity and cultural hybridization. Faria designed the panels for the Komagata Maru permanent exhibit and is currently working on the digitization of Chandra Bodali fonds

Pratham is currently enrolled as a 4th year student in the Bachelor of Computer Information System program at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked as a Research and Cataloguing assistant, primarily focusing on digitizing, creating metadata, translating, and editing multiple collections for South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA).

Anne-Marie de Waard is a practicum student with the Department of Information Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. She was responsible for conducting background archival research and describing and classifying archival records for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Tarun is currently enrolled as a 2nd year student in the General Studies diploma with CIS specialization at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked as a Research Assistant and a Photographer, primarily contributing to document the built environment history in British Columbia for South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA).

Annshul is currently a 3rd year student in the Bachelor of Computer Information and Systems program at the University of the Fraser Valley. He is working as a Research and Cataloguing Assistant at the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI), where his primary work is to catalogue South Asian books, magazines, research papers, and reports.

Prati is currently in her second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration Program. She worked as a research assistant in the fall semester and worked on digitizing, editing, and organizing the meta data of Dr Dr. Palaniswami Rathanaswami Fonds and Dr. Normal Buchigani Fonds. Currently, she is volunteering in the same role and working on the Mewa Singh collection.

Gauri is a 2nd year Bachelor of Business Administration student who aspires to major in finance.As a research assistant at SASI, her primary role is to create item level metadata of various collections.

Kiara is a second-year student in the Bachelor of Arts program. She is currently working on a research project titled 'Mapping the social histories of Muslim immigrants of South Asian origin in British Columbia.' Her work involves conducting historical research on the immigration histories of early South Asian Muslim immigrants to BC, cataloguing historical records from archives across BC, and conducting interviews for related family histories. Additionally, she engages in meetings with community members and organisations for a deeper understanding of their history, aiming to create a more comprehensive approach to the social history of South Asian Muslim immigrants.

Dharani Persaud is a Research Assistant and currently pursuing a dual Master's in Archival Studies and Library & Information Sciences at UBC. Her interests include cultural heritage through food, LGBTQIA+ histories, and oral storytelling traditions

Ravjeet Dyal is in her final year in the Bachelor of Arts program at the University of the Fraser Valley. She worked as a Research and Cataloging Assistant and was responsible for classifying and organizing archival records for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Mitali Bhardwaj is a 2nd Year Business Administration Diploma Student at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is working as a Research Assistant and is responsible for describing and classifying multiple collections for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Pat Garland is a practicum student with the Department of Information Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. He was responsible for describing and classifying multiple collections for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Balraj Singh is a 1st year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) student at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked as a Research Assistant and was responsible for digitizing and editing multiple collections for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Dr. Kusum Soni is the Coordinator at the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. She was responsible for translating and cataloguing the Punjabi language archival records for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Arshdeep Sandhu is a graduate of the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) program at the University of the Fraser Valley and worked as an Assistant Web Developer for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Gurkiran Aulakh is a 3rd-year Business Administration student at the Vancouver Island University majoring in Marketing. She worked on the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive as a Research Intern and contributed to the Where Are the Women collection and Register of Seamen Shipped Ledger collection.

Prabhpreet Singh Gill is a student-athlete from Rick Hansen Secondary School. His passion for Sikh history and Punjabi culture led him to volunteer with the South Asian Studies Institute. He digitized and described the South Asian Studies Institute fonds for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Amreen Kaur is a student from Rick Hansen Secondary School. Amreen worked on multiple archival collections for the South Asian Canadian Digtial Archive, including the South Asian Studies Institute fonds, Register of Seamen Shipped Ledger collection, Where are the Women collection, and the Canadian Image Project Interviews collection.

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Varshaa Kashyap is a 4th year Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology student at the University of the Fraser Valley. She worked as a Research and Cataloguing Assistant and was responsible for describing and classifying multiple collections for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Shivam Vashist is a 4th year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) student at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked as a Research Assistant and was responsible for digitizing and processing multiple collections for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Manveer is a 3rd year Business Administration student at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked as a Research Assistant and was responsible for digitizing and editing multiple collections for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Ansh Seth is a 3rd year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting student at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked as a Research and Cataloguing Assistant and was responsible for describing and classifying archival records for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Jahnavi is a 4th year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) student at the University of the Fraser Valley. She worked as a Research Assistant and was responsible for digitizing and processing multiple collections for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Meg McGinnis is a practicum student with the Department of Library Information Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. She was responsible for describing and classifying archival records for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Sadhvi Suri is a graduate of the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) program at the University of the Fraser Valley and worked as a Digital Asset Technician and Assistant Web Developer for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Tania Teixeira is an Information Studies student at the University of the Fraser Valley. She worked as a Cataloguing Technician and was responsible for describing and classifying archival records for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Madhavee Inamdar was the former Project Manager for the South Asian Canadian Legacy Project at the South Asian Studies Institute. Madhavee offered her expertise in policy, program management and stakeholder engagement to the project.

Magnus Berg was the former Digital Asset Archivist at the South Asian Studies Institute. They are passionate about preservation and access to community histories for marginalized populations and have presented on preservation, LGBTQ2+ metadata, diversity and inclusion.

Tim Ubels is a graduate of the Library and Information Technology Program at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked on digitizing, cataloguing, and thesaurus construction for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Ben Arends is a graduate of the Library and Information Technology Program at the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked on digitizing, cataloguing, and thesaurus construction for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.

Dr. Tzu-I Chung is a cultural and social historian, broadly interested in transnational migration within the context of historical, cultural and economic interactions between North America and Asia-Pacific and of cultural and economic globalization.

Mo collaborates with creative minds across the country and continues to create moving experiences for clients and community. His long-standing passion for technology, and his hunger for new experiences led him to Silicon Valley where he honed his talents in software development and Internet marketing.

Dr. Gurm is the founding editor-in-chief of Transformative Dialogues: Teaching and Learning Journal. Balbir has been honoured with the Teaching Excellence Award from the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia and the University of Texas.

Anita Lal is a social justice advocate who works in the non-profit and charity sector. Through her organization Anarchy Consulting, she creates safe spaces for dialogue, critical self reflection, community programming and outreach.

Kim manages school programs, feature exhibitions, volunteer training, gallery interpretation and exploration of the collections, teaching new skills and encouraging dialogue and reflection.

Janet oversaw all public and school programming activities as they related to formal and informal learning programs delivered by full-time staff, seasonal staff, contract workers and volunteers. She worked with museum staff, cooperating societies, outside agencies and organizations and other government departments.

Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra is the Coordinator at the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, co-curator of exhibits at the Sikh Heritage Museum, located in the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, BC and a sessional faculty in the Department of History at UFV.

David Alexander is the Acting Vice President of Collections and Research at the Royal BC Museum where he oversees a broad portfolio including museum collections, repatriation, research, registration, conservation, preservation and the BC Archives.

Mary-Anne MacDougall has been the information services & special collections librarian at UFV since 2001 where she is involved in the coordination of digital project management and information services. She is also the liaison librarian to the History, Political Science and Philosophy departments as well as to the SASI at UFV.

Dave Stewart is the Digital Manager at the Royal BC Museum. He manages a small but mighty team who oversee all the institution's web assets and their collection management systems for the many collections: museum, archives, library and genealogy.

Ryan Gallagher is the Manager of Heritage Administration for the City of Surrey. In this role he oversees much of the heritage portfolio in Surrey, including management of Surrey Archives, Civic Artifact Collection, Historic Stewart Farm, public heritage assets, heritage and culture planning and supporting the City's Heritage Advisory Commission.