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The Centre for Indo-Canadian Research Report for July, 2005 titled, "A Partnership for Youth" highlights the establishment and inauguratory events of the centre as well as includes biographies of several established members of the Indo-Canadian community and what the centre means for them. Moreover, the report includes various facts and accomplishments of CICSR. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Indo-Canadian studies centre opens", written by Michael Scott published in Vancouver Sun in 2006, highlighting the event of the grand opening of the Centre of Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford. Moreover it discusses the origin of the Centre and the various opportunities that its opening will provide, as hoped by the Director… more

An invitation to the New Horizons Gala, an exclusive fundraising event for the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research, University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford. The invitation details the date of the event as 29th May, 2004 and the venue as the Ramada Conference Centre. Senator Mobina Jaffer and Justice Wallace Oppal are noted as the special guests for the event.

The New Horizons Gala was organized on 29th May, 2004 with the goal of raising $3 million in community and support group to establish the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research at University College of the Fraser Valley. The 6-page document contains a message from the President, H. A. "Skip" Bassford highlighting the various goals that they aim to achieve through the Centre.… more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Canadian school launches BBA program in Chandigarh," written by Ajit Jain published in Canada News on May 26th, 2007. The article highlights the launch of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree program in India on May 10 by signing a partnership agreement with Chandigarh's Sanatan Dharma (SD) College. more

Poster detailing a film screening of the Hindi movie 1947 Earth held by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research. The event was scheduled for 27th March, 2006, at University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus, as a part of the Centre's Canada-India Series. The show would be followed by a discussion panel presenting Satwinder Bains, Susan Fisher, and David Milobar. more

Poster for Shauna Singh Baldwin's "What the Body Remembers" book reading, discussion, signing and reception, scheduled for September 25th in the University House. more

Poster titled, "The Possibilities and Limits of Multicultural Citizenship," detailing a lecture with guest speaker Dr. Rita Dhamoon, scheduled for March 31st, 2006 at the Abbotsford campus of the University College of the Fraser Valley. more

Newspaper clipping titled, Delegation from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana arrives at University of the Fraser Valley to discuss about the future collaborations between Canada and Punjab universities [?].

Poster for a banquet/talent show/dance and fundraiser organized in support of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research at University College of the Fraser Valley held on November 5th at Abbotsford Banquet and Conference Centre. The poster details how the event planned to showcase a short talent show and dancing, as well as providing an Indian dinner.

Poster for the Fall 2006 course INCS 392: Immigration & Social integration: The Indo-Canadian Experience, taught by Dr. Satwinder Bains at University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus. The course would be focusing on exploring the context of cultural transfer for immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, and is noted to be relevant to students interested in having a better… more

Poster titled, "Studies in Indian Culture." The poster details two course being offered at University College of the Fraser Valley taught by visiting instructor Rajdeep Singh Gill. The poster lists both courses as Film 220 "India on Film" and AH 320E "Contemporary Culture and Politics in India." more

Poster titled, Push for the top radio-thon. The event was organized for 5th November, 2005 as a support pledge for the Indo-Canadian Studies and Research, University College of the Fraser Valley on Sher-e-Punjab Radio.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Indo-Canadian Cultural Centre" written by Nik Wall published in the Cascade News on the grand opening of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Cultural Centre on October 28th, 2006 along with a fundraiser dinner. The article discusses the positive impact and the various opportunities that the Centre will provide for the Indo-Canadian community. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Satwinder Bains director, Center for Indo-Canadian Studies" written by Ajit Jain in India Abroad, that discusses the event of Satwinder Bains being chosen as the Director for the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research at the University of the Fraser Valley and her opinion of the Centre being source for research to unite the Indo-Canadian community and… more