Human rights

Creator: Sirjana, Raghbir Singh

Creator: McNutt, Pennie

Creator: Randall, Robert

Newspaper clipping titled, "Sikh name change supports hated caste system" published on 29th July, 2007 in The Province. The article includes opinion pieces written by readers. One piece notes that the Canadian policy asking applicants for immigration to Canada to add a family name or surname to the existing name that ends with Singh or Kaur, does not intend to hurt Sikh sentiments, however, it raises the issue of adding a caste-based surname and forces a person to change his or her name in order to be considered eligible to immigrate to Canada, therefore, perpetuating the hated caste system. In another opinion piece, a reader writes in about potential issues that might arise with citizens having the same names. A third piece writing on the topic details how the policy was created not from concern, but from a place of government ignorance.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Sikhs outraged by-immigration plan·that asks Singhs, Kaurs to change names" highlighting the outrage caused within the Sikh community after a federal policy asked immigrants to Canada with the surnames Singh or Kaur- two of the most common in India - to change them to avoid applicant mix-ups. The surnames Singh and Kaur, males and females, respectively, have been in use among Sikhs worldwide for over 300 years, to symbolize the abolition of class and caste inequalities in Indian society. Thus, many Sikhs in Canada view the policy as 'degrading' and disrespectful towards the Sikhs and think it should be repealed immediately. The article, written by Jack Keating, was published in The Province on 26th July, 2007.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, "Indo-Canadian professionals step up fight to win skilled jobs" highlights the issue of discrimination against foreign credentials in Canada making highly skilled immigrants, such as Dr. Gian Singh Sangha and other members of the South Asian Canadian community, work as taxi drivers or take on security jobs. The article discusses how the community believes that foreign trained professionals should not be denied the opportunity for employment in their field and that the government should work towards ending this discrimination so that Canada can benefit from immigrants with advanced education. The article was issued in the Vancouver Sun and written by Kim Bolan.

News paper clipping titled, "Malalai Joya: Warrior woman for Human Rights." The article provides details on who Malalai Joya is as an advocate for women and an outspoken critic of the government she was elected to serve. This article provides an overview of Joya's advocacy work and details information on her visit to various universities and speaking events in Canada.

Public meeting invitation in Lao language, Canadian Farmworkers Union.

Public meeting invitation, Canadian Farmworkers Union.

Photo of Canadian Farmworkers Union representatives at the 1983 Solidarity Rally at Empire Stadium.

A report of the B. C. Human Rights Commission on the farmworkers & domestic workers by the Human Rights Commission of British Columbia.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of two unidentified people talking at the Community Forum on Human Rights organized by the Committee for Racial Justice and Human Rights Defenders at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver, B.C.

The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre is located in downtown Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood. It is home to Engine 374, a locomotive that pulled the first trans-continental passenger train across Canada and into Vancouver in 1887.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of people filling out forms at the Community Forum on Human Rights organized by the Committee for Racial Justice and Human Rights Defenders at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver, B.C.

The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre is located in downtown Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood. It is home to Engine 374, a locomotive that pulled the first trans-continental passenger train across Canada and into Vancouver in 1887.