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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

Newspaper clipping titled, "Shauna S. Baldwin is reading from her Book at UCFV in Abbotsford on September 26, 2007" published by the Punjabi Patrika on 29th September, 2006. 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

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 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

Newspaper clipping titled, "Satwinder Bains: Director of Indo-Canadian Studies Centre" from the News Roundup, highlighting the event of Dr. Satwinder Bains being chosen as the Director of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at University College of the Fraser Valley, due to her involvement with the university and the Indo-Canadian community as well as the planning and establishment of… more

Newspaper clipping titled, "UCFV's Bachelor of Business Administration degree is going global" discussing the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree program start (signing ceremony), learning objectives and future career opportunities for students upon its completion. more

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

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 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 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

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 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 for "Ehsaas South Asian Readers and Writers Festival", held by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Department of English at the University of the Fraser Valley. The event was hosted by Anosh Irani and featuring three other South Asian writers namely, Surjit Kaley, Paul Sunga and Fauzia Rafique. The event was followed by a book signing by the authors. more

Poster titled, "Crafting the State-Nation: Diversity and Democracy in India" for a guest lecture with Dr. Yogendra Yadav from the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, Delhi, on studying Indian diversity to learn about how deep and potentially multinational diversities can be accomodated in a democratic frame. 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, "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 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

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.

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.

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

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, "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

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 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.

Newspaper clipping, Chair takes aim at India: Land opportunity by Mark MacDonald. This is the second page of two for the article. In the article DJ Sandhu speaks about the potential business opportunities that exist in India, and the potential for the Canadian economy to benefit from creating such ties. He also speaks about his desire for University College of the Fraser Valley to be given full… more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Skip Bassford, President of UCFV, Recognizing the supporters of Indo-Canadian Studies Center at his residence on September 9th, 2007, showcasing a picture of the event. more

Invitation for the announcement of the BC Regional Innovation Chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development

Newspaper clipping titled, "DJ Sandhu to be BC Regional Innovation Chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development" published in University College of the Fraser Valley's Community Report 2007, highlighting the announcement of DJ Sandhu, a longtime University College of the Fraser Valley business professor, to serve as the BC Regional Innovation Chair on Canada-India… more

Newspaper clipping, DJ Sandu has a mandate: More business for BC-India by Mark MacDonald. This is the first page of two for the article. In the article DJ Sandhu speaks about the potential business opportunities that exist in India, and the potential for the Canadian economy to benefit from creating such ties.

Newspaper clipping titled, "BC Regional Innovation Chair on Canada- India Business and Economics Development" discussing about the government's support for increasing business opportunities between British Columbia and India through its $1.25 million investment and election of a new regional research chair at the University College of the Fraser Valley. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "We should all be excited about india opportunities" published by The Times in which Dr. Sandhu talks about the various opportunities for the Indo-Canadian Community the launch of Business Administration Program in University College of the Fraser Valley, Chandigarh, opens up in the business sector. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "UCFV cozies up to India", written by Paul Fontaine. The article notes that the province of British Columbia announced its intention to put $1.2 million into the partnership between University College of the Fraser Valley and India, which was meant to bring education and economic benefits to the Fraser Valley, the province and Canada. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Bassford to stay another year as UCFV president" discussing the significant role University College of the Fraser Valley president, Skip Bassford has played in the growth of the university, and thus, leading to the decision of extending Bassford's 10-year appointment by an extra year, until June 30, 2009. more

Poster titled, "Ehsaas, South Asian Film Festival", showcasing discussions on the films scheduled to be screened at the University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus during the festival, including, Swades, Monsoon Wedding, Mangal Pandey and Lagaan. more

Poster titled, "Ehsaas, South Asian Film Festival." The poster details the movies being shown for the film festival including Swades, Monsoon Wedding, Mangal Pandey and Lagaan on March 13,19,26 and April 2 respectively at the University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus. more

Newspaper titled, "Humble Temple Proud Heritage," published by West Coast News. The article is about the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, built in 1911. The article highlights how the Gur Sikh Temple is a symbol of the way the pioneer South-Asian community worked together, thus, earning its designation as a national heritage site in the summer of 2002. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Humble Temple Proud Heritage", published by Westcoast News on the restoration and reopening of the Gur Sikh Temple, that was built in Abbotsford in 1911 and earned its designation as a national heritage site in summer, 2002. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Bassford leaves UFV legacy" published in The Abbotsford News highlighting the event of University College of the Fraser Valley president, Dr. Skip Bassford leaving his position after working 11 years to Dr. Mark Evered. Article is about his journey as the president of the institution as it gained its status from a college to a university under him. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Premier meets with UCFV students in India" published in Punjabi Patrika. The article details the event of Premier Gordon Campbell, along with University College of the Fraser Valley representatives, landing in India to visit Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai to raise awareness of the great potential for partnership, exchange, joint research and recruitment between… more

Newspaper clipping titled, "More education ties with India", published in The Abbotsford News detailing the events of the six-day trade mission to India undertaken by Premier Gordon Campbell and University College of the Fraser Valley representatives. Three agreements were signed between University College of the Fraser Valley and Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, and three Indian… more

News clipping titled, "Kashmir reporter talks about border war", by Pawan Pander in The Post highlighting the event of Luv Puri, a Kashmiri journalist, talking about the Kashmir conflict at the University College of the Fraser Valley, Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "BC is behind in trade with India", published in Sach Di Awaz regarding the need for increasing trade between India and British Columbia, especially in the education sector. The article is written in Punjabi. more

Brochure for the commemoration of "International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, scheduled for March 21st, 2007. The day marks the anniversary of the horrifying event in 1960, when police in Sharpville, South Africa, open fired on a peaceful demonstration protesting Apartheid… more

Poster titled, "One Book One UCFV", as University College of the Fraser Valley's book club invites students to join the book reading of "What the Body Remembers" by Shauna Singh Baldwin from June to September. The book reading will be followed by two discussion sessions and a visit from Shauna Singh Baldwin herself at the end of September. The poster provides a summary of… more

Poster titled, The Center for Indo Canadian Studies and International Education Celebrating Asia Month from May 8th to 31st. The poster includes further contact information for details on the celebration.

Poster for the course Indo Canadian Studies 396 offered by the University College of the Fraser Valley in the winter semester, 2007. The poster includes a short summary of the course teachings, start date and timings, as well as contact information.The course will be focused on understanding of social issues in the Indo-Canadian community and impact of 21st century on India.

Poster for the course Geography 433, "Landscapes Of Punjab: Regional Perspectives" offered by the University College of the Fraser Valley in the 2007 winter semester. The poster includes a short summary of the course teachings, start date and timings, as well as contact information. more

Poster highlighting the events, "Goddesses, Prostitutes and Witches: Images of Women in Indian Film" and "Women and Myth in Modern India." The poster provides details of two talksheld at the University College of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford campus, featuring Dr. Nilufer Barucha, head of the English Department from the University of Mumbai, scheduled for October 18th and… more

Poster for Shastri Institute Mount Allison University Summer Programme In India, to provide Canadian students an opportunity to participate in cultural and educational immersion in an Indian environment over the course of eight weeks.

Poster for EHSAAS South Asian Film Festival Featuring four films: Drowned Out, Rang de Basanti, Continuous Journey and Dor to be presented on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4 respectively at the Abbotsford Campus of the University College of the Fraser Valley from 6:30-9 pm.

Poster titled, Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration, to be held on January 20-21, 2006. The poster also provides schedule of events for both days.

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

Poster detailing Friendships Across Cultures - The Youth Buddy Program, a friendship program in which youth from ages 12-18 who lived in Abbotsford would be matched with youth who were new to Canada, allowing them to make friends from different cultures with same interest and hobbies. The poster highlights how the program was an effective and fun way to promote cross-cultural awareness and… more

University College of the Fraser Valley (UCFV) Reseach Review, a peer-reviewed online journal, issued a poster calling for papers/contributions on the theme, "South Asian Studies: Transnational Issues" for their October, 2006 issue. The poster further details the requirements for the submission, details the areas that it must cover, as well as the deadline. more

Poster detailing the schedule for the screening of the films presented at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Institute's EHSAAS South Asian Film Festival, each followed by a discussion session starting from September 25th at University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Campus from 7-10pm. A brief summary of each film along with contact number for further informaion is also provided on 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 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 detailing the celebration of Diwali in Mission organized by Mission Community Services Society Multicultural Department and Mission Community Library, with activities like mehndi, diya painting, storytime, and dancing.

Poster for Eid Mubarak by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies University College of the Fraser Valley and the Indo-Canadian Student Advisory Committee.

Newspaper clipping highlighting, Khalsa Diwan Society of Vancouver donates $5000 to UCFV as the first payment in commitment to donate $25,000 in total in the upcoming years as well the result of the Asia Pacific Trade Council's report stating University College of the Fraser Valley to be a key player in British Columbia's educational sector. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Dor" the final movie in UCFV's South Asian film festival, published in The Times to highlight the end of the University of the Fraser Valley's first film festival "Ehsaas" with the movie Dor ["The string of my freedom"] which is about the empowerment of the weak. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "A win-win situation at University College of Fraser Valley", written by Ajit Jain in the India Abroad that talks about a win-win situation created by the University of the Fraser Valley for students studying their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree program, as they have the option of completing one, or more years of their program studies in… more

Newspaper clipping titled, "UCFV hosts South Asian film festival", author unidentified published in the Abbotsford News, highlighting the first film-festival hosted by the University of the Fraser Valley featuring movies including Drowned Out on March 14, Rand de Basanti on March 21, Continuous Journey on March 28 and Dor ("...the string of my freedom...") on April 4, with… 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

Newspaper clipping titled, "Community comes through and helps UCFV meet financial goal for indo-Canadian centre", author unidentified published by UCFV newspaper highlighting the success of a two-year fundraising campaign to support the establishment of the University College of the Fraser Valley's Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research. The campaign was able to meet their… more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Open house at the Center for Indo-Canadian Studies - UCFV, author unidentified published by the Punjabi Patrika showcasing photographs of the Open House and the Unveiling of the Logo at the Center for lndo-Canadian Studies. more

Poster titled, A Symbolic Journey Through Nepal, A Photography exhibit by Douglas R. Hudson. The poster provides details of an open public presentation on 8th November, 2006 at University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Poster for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Program at University College of the Fraser Valley in collaboration with the Sanatan Dharma College offering students to earn a Canadian Bachelor's Degree from India or Canada. 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

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

Newspaper article detailing the celebrations for the 100 anniversary of Abbotsford's Gur Sikh Temple's founding. The University of the Fraser Valley and the Khalsa Diwan Society of Abbotsford joined together to host a three-day academic conference discussing the history and culture of the Punjabi community in Canada. The newspaper provides details for the events and photographs of the… 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, "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

Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Report for December, 2010. The report details the Sikh Gurdwara centennial in 2011. It provides information on various community events and celebrations, along with a list of upcoming events and contact information.

Poster for Celebration of Diwali at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies on October 20, 2011, with bhangra and giddha, discussions on the history of Diwali, food and sweets, and henna, organized by the South Asian Peer Network Association.

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