News, press, and media coverage of the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive.
"It encourages us to learn from the past and take bold steps towards a brighter future. I encourage all British Columbians to explore this project." said Premier John Horgan. The initiative includes Saffron Threads - a new learning resource for BC K-12 teachers exploring South Asian Canadian history, culture, and heritage.
Read articleRaising awareness and knowledge of the valuable contributions of South Asian Canadians to British Columbia's diverse cultures, history, heritage, politics, economy and society.
Watch videoPeople from the South Asian community have been coming to Canada for more than 100 years, and over a century the community has made its contributions to Canadian society. But until now the South Asian pioneers when the struggle was not taught to the next generation. But now University of Fraser Valley, with the help of the BC government, the contribution of the South Asian community to Canadian history will be made part of student education from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Watch videoSix new resources aimed at reducing racism through education are now available across British Columbia. Launched by the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, the South Asian Canadian Legacy Project aims to raise awareness and knowledge of the valuable contributions of South Asian Canadians to British Columbia's diverse cultures, history, heritage, economy, and society.
Read articleApril is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. To recognize this and celebrate the history of the local South Asian commuity, the City of Surrey/Surrey Archives is hosting a free virtual talk by Dr. Satwinder Bains.
Read articleLaunched today by the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, the South asian Canadian Legacy Project Aims to raise awareness and knowledge of the valuable contributions of South Asian Canadians to British Columbia's diverse cultures, history, heritage, economy, and society.
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