Series 2022_15_06

Handwritten Speech/Lecture Notes on Sikhism written by Mohinder S. Gill. Major topic areas are the birth of Sikhism, the history and names of major historical figures, and life in Panjab today.

Letter from Marjorie V. Smith, Director of Programs in Human Relations at University of British Columbia's Centre for Continuing Education, to Chairman of the Program, "Understanding East Indian Cultures", dated, January 28th, 1971, enclosing final draft of the program's publicity brochure and registration form for approval. more

Article titled, "A Planned Approach to Meet the Needs of Children with Non-English Background" with South Asian Indian children being the specific resource group by Gyan Nath, outlining the major factors contributing to educational challenges. The solution suggested is introducing Integrated Learning Programs that provide children with language concepts that English-speaking children… more

Draft copy of Letter from Mr. Mohinder Singh Gill [?] to Dr. R.F. Sharp, District Superintendent of Schools, regarding proposal prepared by Mr. Gyan Nath to address educational challenges of South Asian Indian Children. It states that a systematic approach is needed to fulfill the educational needs of children of Indian origin or other cultural backgrounds.

Excerpt from Book Four of Report of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism titled, "The Cultural Contribution of the Other Ethnic Groups", featuring Recommendation #4, which emphasizes the need for special instruction in appropriate official languages to facilitate the better integration of children of non-English speaking ethnic backgrounds into the Canadian education… more

Blank letterhead of Khalsa Diwan Society, featuring its official logo and listing the head office as the Sikh Temple at 1866 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. It also mentions branches in British Columbia at Abbotsford, Fraser Mills, New Westminster, Paldi, and Victoria.

Letter from Mr. Gyan Nath, President of India Club to Dr. G.S. Gill, Khalsa Diwan Society member, dated, January 18th, 1971, providing details on previous meetings of the Presidents and/or their representatives. He suggests setting up a permanent communication mechanism between organizations and concludes with a brief of the date, venue and agenda of next meeting.

Meeting Postponement Notice from 12th January, 1971 to 19th January, 1971, on "Education of East Indian Children" due to snow. Notice posted by Marjorie V. Smith, Director of Programs in Human Relations at the University of British Columbia's Centre for Continuing Education. On the back of the notice page are written notes on required tasks and registrants' statistics. more

Handwritten notes for announcement [?] of the program, "Understanding East Indian Cultures", sponsored by the University of British Columbia's Centre for Continuing Education in cooperation with the Khalsa Diwan Society. Along with providing a brief overview of the program, it highlights the increasing rate at which South Indian students from India are referred to special classes… more

Registration Form for the Program, "Understanding East Indian Cultures", asking participants to provide their personal details, organizational affiliation, and a $2.00 fee, with the registration deadline set for February 24, 1971. It also states an acknowledgment that the reduced registration fee is supported by the Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation and contributions from resource… more

Program pamphlet for "Understanding East Indian Cultures" sponsored by University of British Columbia's Center for Continuing Education and the Khalsa Diwan Society. It provides the program's details for time, venue, intended audience, resource leaders and a brief overview of the discussion topics of sessions scheduled for March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. more