{"id":38266,"date":"2026-10-05T09:11:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T16:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/announce\/?p=38266"},"modified":"2026-10-05T09:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T16:11:56","slug":"sasi-fall-lecture-series-begins-oct-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/announce\/2026\/10\/05\/sasi-fall-lecture-series-begins-oct-8\/","title":{"rendered":"SASI Fall Lecture Series begins Oct 8"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"The first event in the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) Fall lecture Series<\/a> takes place on Thu, Oct 8 from 5-7 pm in Building J (room J182) on the Abbotsford campus.<\/div>\n
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As SASI kicks off year-long 20th anniversary celebrations, Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains, Professor Emeritus and inaugural Director of SASI, will reflect on two decades of SASI\u2019s work at UFV and in the community, including research, public engagement, heritage preservation, archival work, and community partnerships. The evening will also include the official launch of the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA) Collections Catalogue, featuring more than 75 archival collections.<\/div>\n
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The event is free and open to all, with refreshments provided.<\/div>\n
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Two more events will follow, and you can RSVP for any of them at this link<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Event 2: <\/b>Role of Caste in the 120-Year History of South Asian Canadian Migration<\/b>
\nDate:<\/b> Tue, Oct 20, 2026
\nTime:<\/b> 5-7 p.m.
\nLocation:<\/b> UFV Abbotsford, Building K, Room K180
\nSpeakers:<\/b>\u00a0Chetna Association of Canada Executive Director, Jai Birdi along with UBC professors Dr. Anne Murphy, and Dr. Seema Mahi
\nDescription: <\/b>Join the South Asian Studies Institute for a lecture exploring the role of caste across more than a century of South Asian migration to Canada and how caste has shaped community experiences, identities, and social relationships over time. The evening will bring together perspectives from research, community work, and lived experience.<\/div>\n
The event is free and open to all, with refreshments provided.<\/div>\n
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Event 3: <\/b>Canadian Politics and the Impact of Diversity<\/b>
\nDate:<\/b> Thu, Oct 29
\nTime:<\/b> 5-7 p.m.
\nLocation:<\/b> UFV Abbotsford, Building J, Room J182
\nSpeakers:<\/b>\u00a0The Honourable Senator Baltej S. Dhillon, moderated by Dr. Hamish Telford
\nDescription: <\/b>Join a conversation about diversity, representation, and participation in Canadian politics. The discussion will consider how Canada\u2019s changing social landscape intersects with political institutions, leadership, and public life.<\/div>\n
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For more information on SASI’s 20th anniversary celebrations, please visit this link.<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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