South Asian Studies Institute
After more than two years of no in-person exhibit launches, the SASI was pleased to host the latest exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford. The exhibit, titled ‘An Ocean of Peace’ was originally displayed at the Anvil Centre by the New Westminster Museum and Archives in 2019. … Read more
Prabhpreet Singh Gill is a 16 year old student-athlete from Rick Hansen Secondary School. His passion for Sikh history and Punjabi culture led him to volunteer with the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV as an intern. When he isn’t working in building F, you can find him hiking, swimming or binge watching Netflix. He … Read more
(From UFVs Press Release) … UFV launches new initiatives to showcase South Asian Canadian contributions to British Columbia Six new resources aimed at reducing racism through education are now available across British Columbia. Launched today by the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, the South Asian Canadian Legacy Project aims … Read more
The SASI is proud to be a community partner with the Surrey Art Gallery as it showcases its latest exhibit titled ‘Rajesh Vohra: Everyday Monuments.’ According to the Surrey of Art Gallery’s website, “Mumbai-based photographer Rajesh Vora documents domestic sculptures mounted on rooftops in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab that tell a story of … Read more
The South Asian Studies Institute partnered with UFV International and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), to offer its first in-person workshop to UFV International Students on Financial Education in Canada with the specific topic on fraud and cyber fraud. The workshop was offered by Ms. Nicky Kang – Community Manager along with her colleagues Harman … Read more
The SASI is pleased to present its four-part story titled ‘Where Are The Women: Love, Solace, and Courage.’ This research project re-imagines archival images and their connected stories through an inclusion of women’s voices and lived experiences, providing the foundation for HERSTORY, while the narrative in the portraits continues timelessly into the next generations. The … Read more
SASI Director Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains joined fellow panelists for a meaningful conversations on culture and heritage in the South Asian Canadian Diaspora. The panel was part of a lecture series organized by the University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Panjab University, and the Shastri Indo Canadian Institute and the South Asian Studies … Read more
The SASI was the lead researching institute and coordinator for a newly published book titled Dying with Dignity which is a detailed history of the first crematorium built in the Fraser Valley (Abbotsford) under the auspices of the Fraser River Community Crematorium Society (FRCCS). Founding board members and local community members, Mr. Manjit Sohi and … Read more
The SASI is pleased to feature Mr. Landon Kaetler, a former student research assistant who has recently been accepted into TRU’s law program. Landon proudly credits his experiences learned during his time at the SASI, and through its Director, Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains, for his success. Read below about Landon, his research at the SASI, … Read more
Please note – this story was originally featured as part of the Museum of Surrey’s “Being Punjabi” exhibit. My relationship with caste is complex. Anita Lal Pride. I come from a pioneer family. Our Baapuji, Maiya Ram Mahmi (Maternal Great-Grandfather) was one of the first Chamaar’s (“untouchable”) to come to Canada in 1906. My family’s … Read more