Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies

Creator: Jain, Ajit

Newspaper clipping titled, Satwinder Bains director, Center for Indo-Canadian Studies, written by Ajit Jain in India Abroad published on 24th November, 2006 highlighting the inauguration of Satwinder Bains as the Director of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley.

Newspaper article describing the grand opening of the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, B.C. as a historic Canadian site. The article further explains the project undertaken by the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University College of the Fraser Valley, to record, document, and preserve the history of early South Asian settlers in the province of British Columbia, and how the story of the Gur Sikh Temple is part of this endeavour.

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: Toth, Christina

Newspaper clipping written by Christina Toth, about the reopening of the Heritage Gursikh Gurdwara, Abbotsford. The article provides details about funding that was provided by the provice of British Columbia, and how that money would help to restore the temple.

Newspaper clippings of the reopening of the Heritage Gursikh Gurdwara, Abbotsford on 1st April, 2007. The clipping includes a picture of the ribbon cutting ceremony and features Gurdarshan Singh, Sheila Copps, Gordon Campbell, Sukh Dhaliwal, and George Ferguson.

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 titled, "Ehsaas, South Asian Film Festival." The poster details the movies being shown for the film festival including Swades, Monsoon Wedding, Mangal Pandey and Lagaan on March 13,19,26 and April 2 respectively at the University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus.

Creator: Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies

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, "Skip Bassford, President of UCFV, Recognizing the supporters of Indo-Canadian Studies Center at his residence on September 9th, 2007, showcasing a picture of the event.

Newspaper clipping titled, "DJ Sandhu to be BC Regional Innovation Chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development" published in University College of the Fraser Valley's Community Report 2007, highlighting the announcement of DJ Sandhu, a longtime University College of the Fraser Valley business professor, to serve as the BC Regional Innovation Chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development, after serving for the past three years as a special advisor to the university president Skip Bassford. Additionally, Dr. Rita Dhamoon and Dr. Garry Fehr have joined the university's Philosophy and Politics department, and the Geography department, respectively.