Abbotsford

Creator: Miller, David

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.

Creator: MacDonald, Mark

The Newspaper clipping titled, "DJ Sandu has a mandate: More business for B.C.-India," highlighting the opinion of the selected B.C. Regional Innovation Chair for Canada-India Business and Economic Development, DJ Sandu, on the current business relations between India and Canada and his hopes of enhancing Canada's reach into the Indian market.

Creator: Baker, Rochelle

Newspaper clipping titled, "Ageless history: Culture preserved," detailing the events of the reopening of the National heritage Site, Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford on 1st April, 2007. Thousands of people were gathered to celebrate the auspicious occasion including the then Premier Gordon Campbell who believd that the temple or gurdwara was symbolic of faith, dreams, tenacity and commitment of the Sikh community. The article was published on April 3rd, 2007 in The Abbotsford News and written by Rochelle Baker.

Information brochure on the Abbotsford Sikh Temple including details about its location and a brief history with the timeline of its establishment and recognition as a National Historic Site in Canada.

Newspaper article written in Punjabi about the Abbotsford Gur Sikh Temple opening ceremony event.

Creator: Toth, Christina

Newspaper clipping written by Christina Toth, about the reopening of the Heritage Gursikh Gurdwara, Abbotsford. The article provides details about funding that was provided by the provice of British Columbia, and how that money would help to restore the temple.

Newspaper clippings of the reopening of the Heritage Gursikh Gurdwara, Abbotsford on 1st April, 2007. The clipping includes a picture of the ribbon cutting ceremony and features Gurdarshan Singh, Sheila Copps, Gordon Campbell, Sukh Dhaliwal, and George Ferguson.

Creator: Jackson, Sheena

Newspaper clipping titled, "Restoring Temple Pride," written by Sheena Jackson. The article highlights the significance of the reopening on April 1st, 2007 of the Gur Sikh Temple in South Fraser Way, Abbotsford for the Indo-Canadian community members, especially the members of the Khalsa Diwan Society. According to them, the temple was built in 1911 from their pioneers: the Abbotsford Lumber Company Sikh Workers. The article continues by stating that these workers, despite their struggles, worked hard to keep their faith alive and thus, the temple continues to carry their history.

Creator: Singh, Umendra

Newspaper article written by Umendra Singh titled, "The Abbotsford Sikh Temple to become a national historic site of Canada on Sunday." The article provides details on the history of the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, as well as information on the reopening ceremony.

The first page of a two page newpaper article about the reopening of the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford as a heritage building.