Bains, Satwinder

Creator: Jain, Ajit

Newspaper clipping titled, "Abbotsford gurdwara reopens after two years," highlighting the event of reopening of the Abbotsford Sikh Gur Temple on 1st April, 2007 as well as the four-year project undertaken by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University College of the Fraser Valley to document the history of Sikhs in British Columbia and present it on the temple's centennial in 2011.

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.

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.

Brochure for the commemoration of "International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, scheduled for March 21st, 2007. The day marks the anniversary of the horrifying event in 1960, when police in Sharpville, South Africa, open fired on a peaceful demonstration protesting Apartheid "pass laws." The police killed 69 people. In 1966, the General Assembly proclaimed the day in efforts to eliminate racial discrimination worldwide. The event hosted by UCFV includes talks and discussions, as well as displays on Chinese, Indian (Sikh) and Mennonite archives.

Poster for the course Indo Canadian Studies 396 offered by the University College of the Fraser Valley in the winter semester, 2007. The poster includes a short summary of the course teachings, start date and timings, as well as contact information.The course will be focused on understanding of social issues in the Indo-Canadian community and impact of 21st century on India.

Poster for the course Geography 433, "Landscapes Of Punjab: Regional Perspectives" offered by the University College of the Fraser Valley in the 2007 winter semester. The poster includes a short summary of the course teachings, start date and timings, as well as contact information.

Poster titled, The Center for Indo Canadian Studies and International Education Celebrating Asia Month from May 8th to 31st. The poster includes further contact information for details on the celebration.

Poster titled, "Ehsaas, South Asian Film Festival", showcasing discussions on the films scheduled to be screened at the University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus during the festival, including, Swades, Monsoon Wedding, Mangal Pandey and Lagaan.

Newspaper clipping titled, "UCFV hosts South Asian film festival", author unidentified published in the Abbotsford News, highlighting the first film-festival hosted by the University of the Fraser Valley featuring movies including Drowned Out on March 14, Rand de Basanti on March 21, Continuous Journey on March 28 and Dor ("...the string of my freedom...") on April 4, with each showcased film focusing on a different area of human condition, such as racism, poverty, and societal solidarity.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Satwinder Bains director, Center for Indo-Canadian Studies" written by Ajit Jain in India Abroad, that discusses the event of Satwinder Bains being chosen as the Director for the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research at the University of the Fraser Valley and her opinion of the Centre being source for research to unite the Indo-Canadian community and spread awareness with the goal of reaching a truly multicultural society where all communities are contributing equally and supporting one another.