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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.

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.

Creator: Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies

Poster for Anita Rau Badami's book, "Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?" public reading, discussion, book signing, and reception at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University House scheduled for March 31, 2008 at 7:00 pm. The book highlights a story of three women during the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947 and the demand for an independent Sikh state, Khalistan came into violent existence in the 1980s.

Poster with the slogan, "Violence Hurts Us All, Save Our Daughters, Stop Violence Against Women Today." The title is written in both English and Punjabi. Along with the slogan, it contains the contact details of the Surrey Women's Centre, South Fraser Women's Services, as well as DIVERSE city Community Resources Society.

Creator: Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

Poster sent out by the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute containing information regarding programmes that Canadian students can apply to related to India.The institute offers Canadian students s summer internship in India, $2000 to students engaged in Indian fields as well as a cash prize of $500 for a written paper with relevance to India. The Shastri lndo-Canadian Institute is a bi-national organization that promotes understanding between India and Canada by facilitating academic activities and exchanges.

Creator: University of the Fraser Valley

Poster published in 2008 by the University of the Fraser Valley and SGI Canada that details the schedule of events of an exhibit to be held at the Great Hall in the Abbotsford campus of the university from May 12, 2008 to May16, 2008.

Creator: University College of the Fraser Valley

Poster published in 2007 by the University College of the Fraser Valley with details of an information meeting regarding an Indian tour for February, 2008, to be held at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies on March 21, 2007. Along with information on course offerings, it also includes Dr. Satwinder Bains' contact information.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Creator: Todd, Douglas

Creator: Griffin, Kevin

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.

Creator: Badhesha, Gagandeep Singh

Newspaper clipping titled, A reflection of mothertongue, history and culture: Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, Abbotsford, published in Pardesi Punjab in February, 2014.

Creator: Cahute, Larissa

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.