Abbotsford

Creator: UCFV Community Relations

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.

Creator: University College of the Fraser Valley

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.

Creator: University College of the Fraser Valley

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. Following pages contain details regarding the schedule of events of the Gala and the donation process.

Creator: Scott, Michael

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 of the Centre, Dr. Satwinder Bains.

Creator: University of the Fraser Valley Library

Exhibit card for The Langar Project, a project done at the University of the Fraser Valley that was created from a partnership between the South Asian Studies Institute and the University of the Fraser Valley Library. The title of the card reads, "Langar as an Anti-Casteist Institution." The page explains the history of caste supremacy in India and how it often plays out in society. It further provides an overview of how Langar symbolizes the Sikh belief that all humans are equal and how it demonstrates the anti-caste values of Sikhism. The logo for the South Asian Studies Institute is visible in the top right corner of the page, and the bottom left. On the bottom right corner of the page is the logo for the University of the Fraser Valley Library.

Creator: University of the Fraser Valley Library

Exhibit card for The Langar Project, a project done at the University of the Fraser Valley that was created from a partnership between the South Asian Studies Institute and the University of the Fraser Valley Library. The page outlines the types of food prepared and ingredients used in Langar, including, sweet foods, salt, roti, dal, vegetables, ghee, and prashad. It explains the importance of each foodstuff and the deeper meaning behind the use of each. It further goes on to explain the meaning behind Parshad. At the bottom of the page are two images, both depicting hands cupping an individual portion of parshad. The logo for the South Asian Studies Institute is also visible in the top right corner of the page.

Creator: University of the Fraser Valley Library

Exhibit card for The Langar Project, a project done at the University of the Fraser Valley that was created from a partnership between the South Asian Studies Institute and the University of the Fraser Valley Library. The title of the card reads, "The Protocols of Langar," and it outlines some of the customs surrounding Langar being served in Sikh Gurdwaras. This includes protocols surrounding cleanliness and hygiene, prayers that are recited to bless the food, and the practice of seva (selfless service). The logo for the South Asian Studies Institute is also visible in the top right corner of the page.

Creator: University of the Fraser Valley Library

Exhibit card for The Langar Project, a project done at the University of the Fraser Valley that was created from a partnership between the South Asian Studies Institute and the University of the Fraser Valley Library. The title of the card reads, "Preparation of Langar." The page details rules surrounding the practice of Langar. It explains how the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, serves thousands of people daily in its Langar hall. It also details how every service required in a Gurdwara, including Langar, is run exclusively by volunteers. This act of selfless service is called seva and is a way to reinforce Sikh beliefs of equality and community. The logo for the South Asian Studies Institute is visible in the top right corner of the page.

Creator: University of the Fraser Valley Library

Exhibit card for The Langar Project, a project done at the University of the Fraser Valley that was created from a partnership between the South Asian Studies Institute and the University of the Fraser Valley Library. The title of the card reads, "Religious/Spiritual meaning of Langar." The page provides an overview about the deeper religious meaning of Langar, or "Guru Ka Langar," in Sikhism. It explains the importance of serving only vegetarian foods and the significance of creating a sense of equality through communal eating. It further explains how this is particularly important in the context of the caste system for it enables a sense of sameness among all those who participate in the practice. Although the page is written in mainly English there are some titles that have been written in Gurmukhi. The logo for the South Asian Studies Institute is also visible in the top right corner of the page.

Creator: University of the Fraser Valley Library

Exhibit card for The Langar Project, a project done at the University of the Fraser Valley that was created from a partnership between the South Asian Studies Institute and the University of the Fraser Valley Library. The title of the card reads, "History of Langar." The page provides a historical overview of Langar in various religious and cultural practices including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sufism, and Sikhism. It also connects this historical legacy to the contemporary practices of Langar in Sikh Gurdwaras globally. The logo for the South Asian Studies Institute is visible in the top right corner of the page.