Chandra Bodalia fonds

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Fonds consists of records relating to events highlighting the experiences of South Asian Canadians in Vancouver and other parts of the Lower Mainland. As a photojournalist, Bodalia was able to photograph events of significance for the South Asian Canadian community. The records collected include photographs taken by Bodalia himself and textual records that provide context to some of the events photographed. The records are arranged into fifteen series.

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Series 1: Shushma Datt in studio

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Series 1: Shushma Datt in studio

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Series consists of photographs taken at Shushma Datt's radio studio, Radio Rim Jhim. Working in both television and radio, Shushma Datt is known for being the first South Asian Canadian broadcaster and is a well-known name in the South Asian community. more

Series 2: Meera-Aarti Shah Bharatha Nathayam Arangetram

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Series 2: Meera-Aarti Shah Bharatha Nathayam Arangetram

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Series consists of photographs taken at a Bharata Natyam dance performance. Performers Meera and Aarti Shah, were students of Sarasi Raj Thiagarajan and Kalpalatha Filteau. The show was held at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam, BC. Records include photographs and the show's program sheet. more

Series 3: India Music Society presents Shobha Joshi

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Series 3: India Music Society presents Shobha Joshi

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Series consists of photographs taken at a concert held at the Jewish Community Centre in Vancouver, hosted by the India Music Society (IMS). Classically trained, the performer Shobha Joshi, sang gazals for the show, helping to fundraise for the IMS. Records consist of coloured photographs and a flyer for the show.

Series 4: Eid at Burnaby City Hall

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Series 4: Eid at Burnaby City Hall

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Series consists of photographs taken at an Eid celebration held at Burnaby City Hall in December 2008.

Series 5: Candle vigil at the Vancouver Art Gallery

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Series 5: Candle vigil at the Vancouver Art Gallery

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Series of photographs taken at a candlelight vigil held outside the Vancouver Art Gallery to commemorate the victims of the 2008 attacks in Mumbai. Photographs show participants in the vigil holding candles and signs calling for peace and an end to violence and terrorism.

Series 7: Air India bombing trial

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Series 7: Air India bombing trial

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Series consists of photographs taken at the Provincial Court of British Columbia during the trials for the 1985 Air India bombings. The series is arranged into five files: Artist sketch Jane Wolsak court illustrator, Kuldip Chaggar, Loyers [sic] Cheema, Malik's loyer [sic], and Malik's sons and Cheema. more

Series 8: Sunil Dutt

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Series 8: Sunil Dutt

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Series consists of photographs taken at a banquet hall in Vancouver during a visit by Sunil Dutt, a Hindi film actor, producer, director and politician.

Series 9: Protest against political coup d'état in Fiji

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Series 9: Protest against political coup d'état in Fiji

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Series consists of photographs taken outside the Vancouver Art Gallery during a rally protesting the political coup d'état in Fiji that occurred in May 2000. Photographs show participants waving flags, making speeches, and holding signs calling for peace and an end to the coup with the release of hostages. more

Series 10: Celebration of the Deaf Indo-Canadian first anniversary

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Series 10: Celebration of the Deaf Indo-Canadian first anniversary

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Series consists of photographs taken at a banquet hall in Vancouver during the first anniversary party for the Deaf Indo-Canadian Organization.

Series 11: Durga poojan by Bengali Association

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Series 11: Durga poojan by Bengali Association

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Series consists of photographs taken during a Durga pujan ceremony held by the Bengali Association in Vancouver in 2000.

Series 13: Cricket memorial park at 41st avenue

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Series 13: Cricket memorial park at 41st avenue

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Series consists of photographs taken of cricket players practising and playing at Memorial Park in Vancouver.

Series 14: Balwant S. Sanghera

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Series 14: Balwant S. Sanghera

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Series consist of photographs taken during a meeting organized by Balwant S. Sanghera, a South Asian Canadian educator and community activist. Included in the meeting were South Asian Canadian community members, including Gurdwara leaders, as well as politicians and police officers who were part of the B.C Integrated Gang Task Force. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways in which the… more

Series 15: MJM grocery store. store owners protest for protection Mohammed Azghar clerk

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Series 15: MJM grocery store. store owners protest for protection Mohammed Azghar clerk

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Series consists of photographs taken during a protest held by various grocery store owners after the brutal attack on Muhammad Asghar, owner of MJM grocery, during a robbery. Photographs show participants holding signs asking for information on the attacker and for an end to violence against shop workers.

Series 6: Diwali

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Series 6: Diwali

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Series consists of photographs taken at different Diwali celebrations in the Lower Mainland. Series is arranged into two sub-series: Diwali 2005 and Diwali 93.