Proclamations
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2020_04_002_003.pdf
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Creator: Sikh Societies of Canada
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Booklet created as a souvenir for the centennial celebrations of Sikh heritage in Canada. Articles include details of Canadian Sikh history, written in both English and Punjabi. Proclamations from government entities recognizing Centennial and Enfranchisement Celebration Month are also included.
2020_04_004_041.pdf
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Document detailing the proclamation from Gordon Campbell, the Mayor of Vancouver, declaring July 23, 1989 to be Komagata Maru Day.
2020_04_004_029.pdf
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Creator: Vander Zalm, Bill
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Notice written by B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm declaring the week of July 17-23, 1989, as "The 75th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru Incident" in the province of B.C.
2020_04_004_016.pdf
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Creator: Komagata Maru Historical Society
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Notice giving details for the historic gathering on July 23, 1989 for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The notice provides information on the date, time, and location of the event. Through the notice, the Komagata Maru Historical Society calls upon its members to attend the event to bear witness to the gathering and to witness the Vancouver Mayor, Gordon Campbell issue a proclamation to recall the Komagata Maru tragedy. The notice is printed on a white sheet of paper with the Komagata Maru Historical Society letterhead.
2020_04_004_014.pdf
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Copy of a news release from July 21, 1989, from the Province of British Columbia announcing the establishment of July 23 as Komagata Maru Memorial Day. The record also contains a copy of the official proclamation from the Province of British Columbia.
2020_04_004_002.pdf
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Creator: Khalsa Diwan Society (Abbotsford)
Creator: Guru Nanak Sikh Temple (Surrey)
Description
Program for the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary event held in Vancouver, B.C. on July 23, 1989. The program is printed on white paper and there is a photograph of the Komagata Maru printed on the cover. The program details the schedule for the event and provides a copy of an official proclamation from the province of British Columbia announcing the establishment of "Komagata Maru Memorial Day," in British Columbia.