South Asian Studies Institute
Welcome to our new SASI Coordinator, Hamad Nazar. All of us the South Asian Studies Institute welcome Hamad Abdullah Nazar as the new Coordinator. Hamad started work with us on May 14th and we look forward to working with him and for you all to meet him. Born and raised in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Hamad completed … Read more
On April 18th the Honourable David Eby visited the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple to proclaim Sikh Heritage Month in BC. The Premier was greeted by the President Maninder Singh and committee members of the Khalsa Diwan Society, Abbotsford as well as UFV Provost and VP Academic Dr. James Mandigo and the Mayor of … Read more
On Thursday, March 28th the Research Office at UFV hosted Student Research Day and showcased projects by Research Students from a variety of disciplines. Kiara Dabreo, Research and Cataloguing Assistant at the South Asian Studies Institute was among the student researchers who shared her research and findings. She presented her ongoing research project with the … Read more
On March 26th, after an appropriate ceremony, the Lighting of the Lamps by UFV president Joanne MacLean, the offices, hallways, and common spaces filled up with the friendly faces of SASI’s old and new friends, community members, students, volunteers and colleagues. The South Asian Digital Archive had arranged interesting puzzles of the archives that friends … Read more
On Saturday, March 16th, Poetic Justice Foundation in collaboration with the South Asian Studies Institute among many other partners hosted the unveiling of Overcaste: an exhibit that exposes the harsh realities of caste discrimination within Punjabi communities across BC. The local South Asian community gathered at the Burnaby Village Museum to take part in listening, … Read more
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