Bains, Satwinder

Creator: Wall, Nik

Newspaper clipping titled, "Indo-Canadian Cultural Centre" written by Nik Wall published in the Cascade News on the grand opening of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Cultural Centre on October 28th, 2006 along with a fundraiser dinner. The article discusses the positive impact and the various opportunities that the Centre will provide for the Indo-Canadian community.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Satwinder Bains: Director of Indo-Canadian Studies Centre" from the News Roundup, highlighting the event of Dr. Satwinder Bains being chosen as the Director of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at University College of the Fraser Valley, due to her involvement with the university and the Indo-Canadian community as well as the planning and establishment of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies.

Poster for the Fall 2006 course INCS 392: Immigration & Social integration: The Indo-Canadian Experience, taught by Dr. Satwinder Bains at University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus. The course would be focusing on exploring the context of cultural transfer for immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, and is noted to be relevant to students interested in having a better understanding of the diversity in the Fraser Valley.

Creator: Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research

Poster detailing a film screening of the Hindi movie 1947 Earth held by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies and Research. The event was scheduled for 27th March, 2006, at University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus, as a part of the Centre's Canada-India Series. The show would be followed by a discussion panel presenting Satwinder Bains, Susan Fisher, and David Milobar.

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.

Photo of Satwinder Bains with Amarjit Singh Heer and another unidentified Sikh man having a conversation. The unidentified Sikh man has his hand up and appears to be explaining something. The photo is taken inside the Paldi Sikh Temple, Duncan, B.C.

Creator: Bains, Satwinder

Creator: Chand, Nirakshik

Interview with Mrs. Satwinder Bains. Mrs. Satwinder Bains came to Canada on 16th November 1975. Migrating to Canada was a decision taken by her parents. When they travelled to Canada, Satwinder and her family did not bring anything except clothes and quilts. She was 19 when she moved to Canada. She cried while leaving India as her friends and family were there but, she was also excited to explore new places and experience new adventures. While traveling on a plane with the other Indians, she and her father were the only ones who spoke English and helped to guide everyone through the whole flight. Satwinder Bains recalls how in Canada, she was discriminated against for her race, was frequently asked if she could speak English, and had her academic credentials not recognized. It took some time before she was comfortable in Canada. She wanted her children to know where their parents came from so she and her husband took them to India for a year, but the kids could not settle there. This is a full length interview which was conducted on 7th August 1996 by Nirakshik Chand.