South Asian Studies Institute
On Friday, February 23rd, the Honorable U.S Consul General in Vancouver, Mr. Jim DeHart visited the Gur Sikh Temple for a tour of the Gurdwara hosted by the South Asian Studies Institute. SASI members Annet Holierhoek, Alisa Sohi, Thamilini Jothilingam and Henna Mann welcomed Mr. DeHart to learn about the history of the National Historic … Read more
On Thursday, February 22nd, Rails, Jails and Trolleys had its official Vancouver Premiere at the KDocsFF: Journeys in Solidarity, Metro Vancouver’s Premier Social Justice Film Festival. Janice Morris, the Festival Director welcomed the audience to KDocsFF’s 10th annual film festival that recognizes, celebrates, and showcases documentaries from all around the world, advocating for social justice … Read more
On February 9th, the Surrey Art Gallery hosted their Winter Opening of un/tangling, un/covering, un/doing, an exhibition curated by Associate curator, Suvi Bains that “shares stories embedded in the rituals attached to hair, such as acts of resistance and sacred reverence”. SASI participated in the exhibit and contributed their support for an important topic. Hair … Read more
The South Asian Studies Institute partnered with the Vancouver Maritime Museum in their Open House on March 9th. The free event welcomed families from across the city to engage in activities including solving puzzles, creating crafts, coloring captivating scenes, listening to enchanting storytelling sessions, and exploring fascinating archival displays. Digital Archivist, Thamilini Jothilingam and Assistant … Read more
The South Asian Studies Institute hosted an open house on February 20th, at the Sikh Heritage Museum at the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple in honour of BC Heritage Week | The annual celebration of Heritage in BC with the theme Unfolding the Layers of Migration. The Open House included an exhibit viewing of … Read more
On Tuesday, March 26th, The South Asian Studies Institute will be hosting an Open House at their new home in UFV, Building K. Please visit our new home in K building, stay awhile for a tour, chai, refreshments and interactive activities.
On Friday, March 15th, the South Asian Studies Institute hosted an online lecture by Dr. Fazeeha Azmi, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. Dr. Azmi is a Research Associate at the South Asian Studies Institute and was warmly welcomed by Dr. Satwinder Bains and Dr. Garry Fehr to share … Read more
On Saturday, January 27th, The South Asian Studies Institute joined The Fraser Valley Regional Library at their Family Literacy Day celebration. The SASI and many literacy partners from the Abbotsford community including the Abbotsford Community School, Literacy Matters Abbotsford, Mamele’awt Indigenous Education and more hosted educational and interactive activities for families with their own literacy … Read more
The Sikh Heritage Museum is a touchstone of history, heritage, and culture for the Sikh community in the Fraser Valley and beyond to all parts of BC. Since it is housed in the oldest standing Sikh gurdwara – the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple in the Americas, Heritage Week is a moment in BC … Read more
Rails, Jails and Trolleys (August 2022) produced by the South Asian Studies Institute and directed by Henna Mann, documents history’s largest farmers’ protest and the Canadian diaspora’s response to it. This groundbreaking documentary captures the electric ethos of a protest that received international attention and the resounding response by Canadians to the movement. A full … Read more