Engineer, H.M.
2022_15_06_057.pdf
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Creator: India Club, Vancouver
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Meeting Minutes of Board of Directors of India Club, Vancouver, held on February 21st, 1971. It covers the approval of voting rights for both spouses in family memberships, the setting of club dues for 1971-72, and the nomination of board members for the upcoming year. The board addressed a deficit from a recent dinner event and planned upcoming activities, including a talk on the "Religious Heritage of India", a seminar on "Understanding Esst Indian Cultures" at the Sikh Temple and Holi celebrations for members.
2022_15_06_019.pdf
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Creator: Engineer, H.M.
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Article titled, "Arrival of the East Indians (Sikhs) in Canada (B.C.)" presented by panelist Mr. H.M. Engineer, outlining key events and policies from the early 1900s to the 1960s related to Sikh immigration to British Columbia, Canada. It covers significant events such as the "Komagatu Maru" incident and the gradual relaxation of immigration restrictions post-World War II. Attached are two graphs providing statistical data on post-war immigration to Canada (1946-1969) and the population of South Asian Immigrants of Indian origin.