Abbotsford

Creator: Jain, Ajit

Newspaper article detailing the celebrations for the 100 anniversary of Abbotsford's Gur Sikh Temple's founding. The University of the Fraser Valley and the Khalsa Diwan Society of Abbotsford joined together to host a three-day academic conference discussing the history and culture of the Punjabi community in Canada. The newspaper provides details for the events and photographs of the Gur Sikh Temple.

Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Report for December, 2010. The report details the Sikh Gurdwara centennial in 2011. It provides information on various community events and celebrations, along with a list of upcoming events and contact information.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Becoming a permanent Canadian while being a permanent Sikh ."

Newspaper clipping tiltled, "Satwinder Bains wants to raise awareness to the importance of Sikhs in the Canadian society", highlighting Dr. Satwinder Bains, Director of Sikh Heritage Museum, Abbotsford, and her opinions and hopes for the Sikh community in Canada. She talks about the importance of preserving the Sikh Hertiage in Canada and rasing awareness of the community and its contributions towards the society's development.

Poster titled, "Centenary of the National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford" highlighting the 100 years anniversary of the establishment of the Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford. The Gur Sikh Temple which was built by Sikh pioneers, many of who worked with in the lumber industry. The site became an important place for the Sikh community and is now is recognized as a site of heritage.

Newspaper clipping titled, "A heart felt thank you from UFV" as the University of the Fraser Valley extended its gratitude to over 450 donors who, through donations of cash, property and gifts-in-kind, provided support to the students and building its community from 2008 to 2012.

Creator: Jain, Ajit

Newspaper clipping titled, "Diwali for Cause," detailing the event of a gathering of doctors, business leaders and members of the South Asian community on February 28, 2011 for the launch of the United Health Network's first Diwali fundraising Gala at Toronto General Hospital. The writer of the article, Ajit Jain, wrote that the event was "[t]he beginning of a wonderful celebration for our community," for it marked the United Health Network's starting link with the South Asian community.

Brochure for The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford's exhibition opening reception and scheduled dates of shows. The third show titled, "Our Communities Our Stories: Sikh Pioneers" celebrates the cenetary of the Abbotsford Gur Sikh Temple.

Poster for Celebration of Diwali at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies on October 20, 2011, with bhangra and giddha, discussions on the history of Diwali, food and sweets, and henna, organized by the South Asian Peer Network Association.

Poster titled, "Race and September 11th 2011: Ten Years Later." The poster provides details for a dialouge and discussion event with topics focusing on issues of race, racism, gender and communities as well as the changes in the view of Muslims and other racialized minority groups in North America. The event was held by the Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN) at University of the Fraser Valley. The guest speakers of the event were Sidrah Ahmad, Itrath Syed and Alison Wainwright, and was held on September 12, 2011.