Digital Document

Typewritten list of names of panel speakers for each of the four meetings for the series, "Understanding East Indian Culture" along with a table of names of resource people.

Instruction letter for group discussions stating procedure for how the groups are formed, moderated through a discussion chairman and distribution of materials. These groups are likely for discussions during a session in the series "Understanding East Indian Culture" [?].

Handwritten Letter Addressed to Parents of South Asian Indian Children from non-English speaking backgrounds proposing a summer program aimed at helping children aged 4 to 9 in learning the English language and providing opportunities for them to meet other children in the community. The letter is a draft message to inquire about the parents' interest in participating in such an initiative.

Letter from Marjorie V. Smith, Director of Programs in Human Relations at University of British Columbia's Centre for Continuing Education, to coordinators and resource persons of the series, "Understanding East Indian Cultures" dated, 10th February, 1972. The letter provides instructions for the first session of the series on 15th February along with an attached sample of questions sent in by the registrants on the topic.

Meeting Minutes on the topic, "Education of East Indian Children", for the series, "Understanding East Indian Cultures", held on January 19th, 1971, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., in the Sikh Temple. Along with highlighting the names of the attendees, it mentions the suggestions discussed to help South Asian Indian children struggling with the English language in school. Key recommendations included creating an inclusive learning experience at the center, the need for consistent follow-up, and greater parental involvement. It concludes with suggested next steps, including the formation of two committees and their respective members, concluding with plans for a joint meeting on February 23, 1971.

Article titled, " Understanding East Indian Cultures: The Extended Family and Cultures" by Mrs. Meena Dhar explores the interaction between the extended family and the various festivals celebrated in India, emphasizing their importance in shaping the role of individuals within Indian society. The article concludes with recommendations on how these cultural traditions can be introduced within the Indian community in Canada to help them better cope in their settlement. This article was presented as one of the topics in the series, "Understanding East Indian Cultures".

Article titled, "The Residential Environment and the East Indian Community" by Satish Dhar highlighting the social and physical structure of Indian neighbourhoods and compares them with Canadian neighbourhoods to identify areas where the Indian community's needs are not fully met in the Canadian context. This article attempts to explain the causes of some problems the Indian community faces in integrating with Canadian society. The article was presented as topic 4 in a session of the series, "Understanding East Indian Cultures" [?].

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.

Article titled, "East Indian Family Structure and Relationships" written by Gyan Nath in March, 1971, presenting an overview of South Asian Indian family structure and relationships, including their cultural beliefs, values, heritage, religious concepts, marriage and way of living.

Article titled, "East Indian Family Structure and Relationships" written by Gyan Nath in March, 1971, presenting an overview of South Asian Indian family structure and relationships, including their cultural beliefs, values, heritage, religious concepts, marriage and way of living.