Scrapbook 06

Group photograph taken at a screening of "A Warror's Religion." Filmmaker Mani Amar is seen standing alongside Dr. Satwinder Bains along with five unidentified individuals. more

Group photo from the Transnational Punjabis in the 21st Century Conference hosted by the Centre of Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley including Dr. Satwinder Bains, three unidentified men and one unidentified woman.

Newspaper clipping titled, 'An Era of Influence: 100 Indo-Canadians who are making a difference in British Columbia," edited by Stephen Snelgrove and published in the Vancouver Sun on March 29, 2008. The article highlights 100 South Asian Candians from British Columbia and their accomplishments in various fields such as arts, media, politics, education as well as their contributions… more

Poster published in 2007 by the University College of the Fraser Valley with details of an information meeting regarding an Indian tour for February, 2008, to be held at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies on March 21, 2007. Along with information on course offerings, it also includes Dr. Satwinder Bains' contact information. more

On May 23rd, 2008 the Province of British Columbia introduced and endorsed a motion to formally apologize for the events of May 23rd, 1914, when 376 passengers of the Komagata Maru were denied entry to Canada. This newspaper clipping shows the Motion of Apology undersigned by the MLA of Abbotsford-Mount Lehman, Michael G. de Jong, published in the Punjabi Patrika on the June 6th, 2008 to June… more

Poster published in 2008 by the University of the Fraser Valley and SGI Canada that details the schedule of events of an exhibit to be held at the Great Hall in the Abbotsford campus of the university from May 12, 2008 to May16, 2008.

Poster for Kiran Ahluwalia in concert, featuring ghazals and Punjabi folk songs presented by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at UFV, scheduled for July, 25 at the Lecture Theatre room of the UFV Abbotsford Campus from 8-10:30 pm.

Dr. Sobti (Vice Chancellor of Punjab University, Chandigarh) visited UFV on May 30th, 2008. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the relationship between UFV and Punjab University by developing degree programs with the same curriculum. The article, including two pictures of the visit, was published in the Punjabi Patrika on the June 6th, 2008 to June 19th, 2008 issue.

$15 ticket for the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at University of the Fraser Valley presenting Kiran Ahluwalia at the Abbotsford Campus on July 25th.

Poster for Anita Rau Badami's book, "Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?" public reading, discussion, book signing, and reception at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University House scheduled for March 31, 2008 at 7:00 pm. The book highlights a story of three women during the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947 and the demand for an independent Sikh state, Khalistan came into… more

Poster sent out by the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute containing information regarding programmes that Canadian students can apply to related to India.The institute offers Canadian students s summer internship in India, $2000 to students engaged in Indian fields as well as a cash prize of $500 for a written paper with relevance to India. The Shastri lndo-Canadian Institute is a bi-national… more

Poster with the slogan, "Violence Hurts Us All, Save Our Daughters, Stop Violence Against Women Today." The title is written in both English and Punjabi. Along with the slogan, it contains the contact details of the Surrey Women's Centre, South Fraser Women's Services, as well as DIVERSE city Community Resources Society. more

Poster detailing the film schedule for the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Institute's EHSAAS South Asian Film Festival starting from September 25th at University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford Campus. more

Invitation to the Udaari Pioneer Exhibition, an exhibition about early Indo-Canadian immigrants and their families, scheduled for October 24th, 2008 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley.

Poster highlighting the University of the Fraser Valley's India-Canada certificate program. The program introduces a number of Indo-Canadian courses with the goal of helping them learn more about the rich social, cultural, and political heritage and contribution of the Indian diasporic community in Canada. more

Newspaper clipping titled, Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Hosts Udaari Exhibit written by Daan Van Der Kroon, published in the Arts & Life section of the Cascade News on 30th October, 2008. The article talks about the Udaari Photo Exhibit which told the stories of the lives of Indo-Canadian families over three generations.

Poster for Comedy Night at Casey's presenting Sunnee Dhaliwal and Ivan Decker by South Asian Peer Networking Association on 27th October, 2008. Event proceeds would be donated to the local Food Bank. Poster provides event details such as ticket prices, event times, and contact information. more

Brochure for South Asian Peer Network Association, introducing the organization, listing their current as well as upcoming events and their collaborative activities with the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies along with contact information.

Newspaper clipping titled, Photo exhibition focuses on immigrant history written by Wendy Simpson published in Abbotsford Neighbourhood Bugel on October 24, 2008. The article notes that the exhibit is presented as part of the BC 150 celebrations, to tell the history of early South Asian Canadians and encourage more South Asian Canadian families to share their stories.

Newspaper clipping of a review of Comedy Night by the South Asian Peer Network Association presenting Sunee Dhaliwal and Ivan Decker held on 27th October, 2008 at Casey's, along with an advertisement of the event and contact information. more

Poster for Diwali celebrations scheduled for 23rd October, 2008 by the Mission Community Services Society Multicultural Department.

Poster for EHSAAS South Asian Film Festival Featuring three films: Khamosh Paani, 1947 Earth and Partition to be presented on September 25, October 16 and November 13 respectively at the Abbotsford Campus of the University of the Fraser Valley from 7-10 pm.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Indo-Canadian History" written by John Van Putten, published in The Abbotsford News. The article features the showcasing of the Udaari Pioneer Exhibition, at the Centre for lndo-Canadian Studies. The article notes that the exhibit will move to The Reach Gallery Museum from Nov. 27 until Jan. 4 to further highlight the lndo-Canadian history in B.C. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "UFV Business students rank #1 in worldwide business simulation," published in the Punjabi Patrika issue from 5th December, 2008 to 18th December, 2008. The winning UFV students, Sunny Mahajan, Gurinderjeet Kaur and Shefali Joshi were honoured in Chandigarh for securing the first worldwide rank in an online business simulation for their Business Policy class. more

Poster for an event held by Educators Without Borders Speaker Series on the topic, Internships for Credit scheduled for 27th November, 2008 at the Centre for Indo Canadian Studies from 12 to 1pm. This Speaker Series includes an introduction to the topic by Cheri Enns followed by four students who travelled abroad and concluded by Satwinder Bains.

Poster for a reading and meet and greet with writer-in-residence at UFV, Jaspreet Singh, the author of Chef , held on 13th February, 2009 from 2-4pm on campus at the bookstore, at Baker House in Abbotsford.

Poster highlighting an event with a visiting scholar, Dr. Shormishtha Panja, hosted by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. The poster details two public events held on 17th and 18th November, at the University of the Fraser Valley, featuring Dr. Shormishtha Panja, a literature and culture scholar and an author with particulalr interests in Shakespeare and India, contemporary Indian feminism,… more

Poster highlighting an event with a visiting scholar, Dr. Shormishtha Panja, hosted by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. The poster details two public events held on 17th and 18th November, at the University of the Fraser Valley, featuring Dr. Shormishtha Panja, a literature and culture scholar and an author with particulalr interests in Shakespeare and India, contemporary Indian feminism,… more

Poster for a public event commemorating over 100 years of South Asian presence in Canada hosted by the Indo-Canadian Studies Institute, University of the Fraser Valley from November 17-23, 2008.

UFV Student Life Newsletter clipping titled, "Students are Central" written by Cecelia Dirksen published in January, 2009, that talks about the importance of students in creating a change and the various activities, fundraisers and events organized by the UFV clubs under the Student Life Department. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Finding Common Grounds" written by Suzanne Kittel highlghting a public event held at University of the Fraser Valley, where people of diverse faiths, including Sikhism, Baha'i, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity, met for a discussion about harmony, peace and humanity. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Interfaith Dialogue at UFV," published in the Pujabi Patrika newspaper in the 6th February, 2009 to 19th February, 2009 issue, highlighting a public event held in the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies on January, 26 where speakers from five different faiths gathered to have a discussion about the role of faith in promoting peace and harmony in our communities. more

Newspaper clipping titled, "Taking the Classroom to India" written by Sarah Welters, published in Cascade News on March 26th, 2009 regarding a University of the Fraser Valley's course that allows students to embark on a one month tour of India to earn credits as a part of a Geography and Field Study India course or Directed Studies. more

Poster forHoli: The Festival of Colours, presented by the South Asian Peer Network Association (SAPNA). The poster details the schedule of events for March 11th surrounding the festival of Holi, its history and how it is celebrated around the world.

Contact card for the South Asian Peer Network Association (SAPNA) at the Univeristy of the Fraser Valley. The card provides contact details, a brief summary of the group, and a list for upcoming events.

Poster for the South Asian Writers Series Readings, book signings and discussions scheduled for 24th February from 6 to 8pm at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. The event was presented by the Centre for Indo Canadian Studies and the UFV English Department, and hosted five South Asian authors who spoke about their work and did some readings.

Poster for INTERFAITH Dialogue, a public event where speakers from diverse faiths, including Sikhism, Baha'i, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity, gathered to have a discussion about the role of faith in promoting peace and harmony in our communities. The poster provides details for the event such as speaker names, dates, location, and event contact information. more

Poster published in 2009 by the University of the Fraser Valley with details of an information meeting regarding an Indian tour for February, 2010, to be held at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies on March 12, 2009. Along with information on course offerings, it also includes Dr. Satwinder Bains' contact information. more

Poster for a Valentine's Fundraiser Candygram Sale conducted by the South Asian Peer Network Association (SAPNA) on February 9 and 10 from 12 am to 3pm, to raise money to give RED CROSS for the floods in Fiji. more

Poster for EHSAAS South Asian Film Festival Featuring three films: Present in All That We Do, Amu and Amal to be presented on March 9, 16 and 23 respectively at the Abbotsford Campus of the University of the Fraser Valley from 7-10 pm.

Poster for Educators Without Borders Speakers Series scheduled for November 2, 2011 on the topic "Philanthropy by Canadian Diaspora in India: A village improvement project" that explores how the philanthropic activities and projects in India such as primary education, community health and well being, girl-child initiatives, heritage tourism, food security, language investment, good… more

Poster providing information about a Diwali event held by the Mission Community Services Society Multcultural Department and West Heights Inclusive Neighborhood Project. The poster provides event details and a list of partners and sponsors.

Poster for "An Evening Indian Classical Music" featuring Pandit Manu Kumar Seen playing the sitar and Ustad Akram Khan playing the tabla. The event was scheduled for 23rd November, 2011 at the Centre of the Indo-Canadian Studies. The first half of the event includes a lecture/demonstration followed by the second half featuring the performances of the famous South Asian musicians, both… more

Poster detailing a reading by Anjali Banerjee at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley on 24th February, 2009 at 4 pm. The poster states that Banerjee will discuss the challenges of navigating the mainstream publishing industry as a South Asian author.

Poster for the event "Fragmented Lives along the India-Pakistan Border: Some Observations," scheduled for June 4, 1:30 pm at Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley with speaker Gurvel Singh Malhi and discussant Dr Harpreet Mangat. more

Poster for "Plucking Nuts: Shifting Labour" a talk hosted by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies where Terah S. Sportel talks about the markets and livelihoods in the Kerela Coconut sector, India by presenting a case study. The event was scheduled for 8th October, 2009 at the University of the Fraser Valley. more

Poster highlighting the event, "An evening with Princess Urmilla Devi: Reminiscences of the Mysore Palace", hosted by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, providing the audienc with a visual journey through the splendor of lives Maharajas and Maharanis of India at Centre of Indo-Canadian Studies on 28th September. more

Pictures of Dr. Skip Bassford's Farewell Gathering at the Centre for lndo-Canadian Studies. Dr. Skip Bassford served as the president of UFV from 1998 to 2009. more

Poster for screening of "a warrior's religion" - a documentary film by Mani Amar at University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford on May 21st and 22nd at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. more

Notice detailing the installation ceremony of a translated four-volume set of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji in the University of the Fraser Valley library. The book was donated to the university by Ivor Thompson.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Diwali lights up Abbotsford," written by Rochelle Baker who highlights the history of the festival and its significance to the Sikh community, published in The Abbotsford & Mission News on 28th October, 2008. more