Newspaper

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

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, 100 years spent fighting for rights. The article highlights the significance of the Khalsa Diwan Society in the Indo-Canadian 's religious, social and political activities since 1906 and its lead role in the struggle for human rights for the Indo-Canadian community in Canada, such as the Komagata Maru incident. The article was written by Kim Bolan and published in the Vancouver Sun.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, Descendants of passengers on ill-fated ship call on Ottawa, Komagata Maru kin wants amends, written by Kim Bolan published in Vancouver Sun. The article describes how sembers of the Sikh community are calling for compensation for decendants of Komagata Maru passengers denied entry to Vancouver in 1914 .

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.

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.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Bassford leaves UFV legacy" published in The Abbotsford News highlighting the event of University College of the Fraser Valley president, Dr. Skip Bassford leaving his position after working 11 years to Dr. Mark Evered. Article is about his journey as the president of the institution as it gained its status from a college to a university under him.