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Poster for "Ehsaas South Asian Readers and Writers Festival", featuring three South Asian writers namely, Anosh Irani, Gurjinder Basran and Tariq Malik, along with other local Fraser Valley authors. The event is followed by a book signing by the authors. more

Poster titled, "One Book One UFV", as the University of the Fraser Valley's book club invites students to join the book reading of "Dahanu Road" by Anosh Irani from January to March. The poster details that the book reading will be followed by a reading and a discussion led by the author himself on March 29. The poster provides a summary of the book and invites all the… more

Poster titled, "Voices of Women" for an event on the occasion of International Women's Day, 2012, to be held at University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford. The poster is inviting people to become part of a new Fraser Valley Coalition for Women, while they listen to life stories of women and particpate in information sharing and networking. more

Poster titled, "Welcome to Canada, Now What" by Mission Community Services inviting new immigrants entering the job market for a 10 week workshop at their Child Care Resource Centre, on various topics that might aid their transition into the Canadian job market. Topics included, workers' rights, job search engine navigation, housing, transportation, banking, applying for… more

Poster celebrating 100 years of International Women's Day. The poster highlights both the struggle and solidarity associated with the occasion. It was published by the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC. more

Poster for International Women's Day Fundraiser, "Buy a Rose at $3", held on March 8, 2011 and sponsored by the South Asian Peer Network Association. All the proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to an international organization supporting women and children. more

Poster for the event "International Celebration of Women" held on March 19, 2011 including two sessions and a dinner featuring various performances by singers, artists, writers/poets and actors. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Diwali for Cause," detailing the event of a gathering of doctors, business leaders and members of the South Asian community on February 28, 2011 for the launch of the United Health Network's first Diwali fundraising Gala at Toronto General Hospital. The writer of the article, Ajit Jain, wrote that the event was "[t]he beginning of a wonderful… more

Newspaper clipping titled, "A heart felt thank you from UFV" as the University of the Fraser Valley extended its gratitude to over 450 donors who, through donations of cash, property and gifts-in-kind, provided support to the students and building its community from 2008 to 2012. more

Newspaper clipping tiltled, "Satwinder Bains wants to raise awareness to the importance of Sikhs in the Canadian society", highlighting Dr. Satwinder Bains, Director of Sikh Heritage Museum, Abbotsford, and her opinions and hopes for the Sikh community in Canada. She talks about the importance of preserving the Sikh Hertiage in Canada and rasing awareness of the community and its… more

Poster titled, "Race and September 11th 2011: Ten Years Later." The poster provides details for a dialouge and discussion event with topics focusing on issues of race, racism, gender and communities as well as the changes in the view of Muslims and other racialized minority groups in North America. The event was held by the Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN) at University of the Fraser… more

Poster titled, "Centenary of the National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford" highlighting the 100 years anniversary of the establishment of the Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford. The Gur Sikh Temple which was built by Sikh pioneers, many of who worked with in the lumber industry. The site became an important place for the Sikh community and is now is recognized as a site of heritage. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Becoming a permanent Canadian while being a permanent Sikh ." more

Brochure for The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford's exhibition opening reception and scheduled dates of shows. The third show titled, "Our Communities Our Stories: Sikh Pioneers" celebrates the cenetary of the Abbotsford Gur Sikh Temple. more

Poster for "Transnational Punjabis in the 21st century", a confrence of academics and scolars around the world on the theme "Beginnings, Junctures and Departures," with the goal to develop a greater understanding of the transnational Punjabis in the 21st century as a broad community. more