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2022_01_01_06_015.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Hosts Udaari Exhibit written by Daan Van Der Kroon, published in the Arts & Life section of the Cascade News on 30th October, 2008. The article talks about the Udaari Photo Exhibit which told the stories of the lives of Indo-Canadian families over three generations.
2022_01_01_06_012.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, Photo exhibition focuses on immigrant history written by Wendy Simpson published in Abbotsford Neighbourhood Bugel on October 24, 2008. The article notes that the exhibit is presented as part of the BC 150 celebrations, to tell the history of early South Asian Canadians and encourage more South Asian Canadian families to share their stories.
2022_01_01_06_008.pdf
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On May 23rd, 2008 the Province of British Columbia introduced and endorsed a motion to formally apologize for the events of May 23rd, 1914, when 376 passengers of the Komagata Maru were denied entry to Canada. This newspaper clipping shows the Motion of Apology undersigned by the MLA of Abbotsford-Mount Lehman, Michael G. de Jong, published in the Punjabi Patrika on the June 6th, 2008 to June 19th, 2008 issue.
2022_01_01_06_007.pdf
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Dr. Sobti (Vice Chancellor of Punjab University, Chandigarh) visited UFV on May 30th, 2008. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the relationship between UFV and Punjab University by developing degree programs with the same curriculum. The article, including two pictures of the visit, was published in the Punjabi Patrika on the June 6th, 2008 to June 19th, 2008 issue.
2022_01_01_06_001.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, 'An Era of Influence: 100 Indo-Canadians who are making a difference in British Columbia," edited by Stephen Snelgrove and published in the Vancouver Sun on March 29, 2008. The article highlights 100 South Asian Candians from British Columbia and their accomplishments in various fields such as arts, media, politics, education as well as their contributions towards the community.
2022_01_01_05_004.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, A reflection of mothertongue, history and culture: Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, Abbotsford, published in Pardesi Punjab in February, 2014.
2022_01_01_05_003.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, "Exploring a dark moment in B.C. history: Sikh Heritage museum hosts exhibit on Komagata Maru tragedy," written by Larissa Cahute published in The Province on January 26, 2014. The article writes about Abbotsford's Sikh Heritage Museum launching a yearlong exhibit that explores the Komagata Maru incident, a dark moment of injustice in the history towards the South Asian community in Canada.
2022_01_01_05_002.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, "Centre For lndo Canadian Studies, University College of the Fraser Valley," written by Dr. Satwinder Bains, Director of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, published in March, 2011. The article talks about the origin of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University College of the Fraser Vally, in British Columbia. The article discusses the history behind the establishment of the BC Regional Innovation Chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development and the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. It further explains the various ways in which the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies contributes towards the Indo-Canadian Community.
2022_01_01_05_001.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, Lieutenant Colonel Pritam Singh Jauhal's book titled "A Soldier Remembers" splendid releasing ceremony published by Indo-Canadian Times International Inc. on 18th December, 2013. The ceremony took place at the Newton library, Surrey where numerous important figures gathered to celebrate the book's release. The book talks about Pritam Singh's struggle with the The Royal Canadian Legion in 1993 when he was denied entry due to his turban and discusses the many struggles and accomplishments of a Sikh immigrant.
2022_01_01_04_024.pdf
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Newspaper clipping titled, "Immigrants will make India a key market for Canada, expert says," written by Peter O'Neil, and published in the Vancouver Sun. The article details how in the near future, Canada would be accepting more immigrants from India than any other country. The article highlights how this could affect trade and markets as this immigration trend could lead to greater trade ties, allowing Canada to benefit from India's growing economic boom.