Vancouver

Creator: Aboud El-Magd, Nadia

Newspaper clipping titled, "Facing an issue: Is the veil a sign of extremism?" about a fierce debate broken out in Egypt and other Muslim countries over whether the niqab, a cloth covering a woman's face with only a slit for the eyes, is required for modesty or a dangerous sign of political extremism that should be banned. The article, written by Nadia Abou El-Magd, also includes details on the use of head scarves and veils in some Muslim countries.

Creator: Burnham, Clint

Newspaper clipping titled, "South Asian gangstas hit the mark," highlighting the novel "Londonstani" written by Gautam Malkani about South Asian youths growing up and living in London. The article was published in The Vancouver Sun on October 18th, 2006 and written by Clint Burnham.

Creator: O'Neil, Peter

Newspaper clipping titled, Chinese Influx Slowing, India Becoming Top Immigrant Source, discussing various factors such as the one-child law and the increasing opportunities in China resulting in a steadily lowering influx of international students. As a result, a higher chance arises of India eventually becoming the top source of international students in Canada. The article was published in the Vancouver Sun and written by Peter O'Neil.

Creator: Chan, Cheryl

Newspaper clipping titled, "Would-be immigrants' rejection remembered" that discusses the various incidents of racism that members from the South Asian community have faced in Canada, including the Komagata Maru incident that occured on May 23, 1914. It talks about the prevalence of racism experienced by the community in the present as compared to the time of the Komagata Maru incident and the importance of raising awareness about it. The article was published on July 23, 2007 in The Province and written by Cheryl Chan.

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.

Poster titled, Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration, to be held on January 20-21, 2006. The poster also provides schedule of events for both days.

Newspaper clipping titled, "BC is behind in trade with India", published in Sach Di Awaz regarding the need for increasing trade between India and British Columbia, especially in the education sector. The article is written in Punjabi.

Yellow outer protective sleeve for savings account booklet from The Canadian Bank of Commerce in Vancouver, B.C.

Yellow savings account booklet from the Fairview Branch of The Canadian Bank of Commerce in Vancouver, B.C. Account "M590" and "Duplicate" are handwritten on it. Includes record of deposits and withdrawals from 1941 to 1944.

Letter from [?] to W. W. B. McInnis regarding the case of Ganda Singh.