KPU Community Honoured With King Charles III Coronation Medal
Clockwise from top left: Kwuntiltunaat Kim Baird, Trina Prince, Dr. Arvinder Bubber and Hong Yan Melody Pan
Community Happenings
Bet on Change: The Seva Foundation’s Inaugural Fundraising Gala – Casino Royale
The Seva Foundation invites you to an unforgettable evening filled with glitz, glamour, and generosity at their Inaugural Fundraising Gala – Casino Royale on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This spectacular event will take place at the Empress Palace Ballroom from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Canada’s Concord Pacific Racing Set To Make History At Inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup
Canada is on the brink of making history as Concord Pacific Racing prepares to compete in the first-ever Puig Women’s America’s Cup, marking a new chapter in the 173-year history of the world’s oldest international sporting competition.
Crossroads At isaff 2024: A Convergence Of Excellence
The International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) has successfully wrapped up its 2024 edition, which ran from September 25th to 29th in Surrey, British Columbia.
Misinformation Campaign Regarding SOGI Resources In Schools
NEVR strongly objects to the misrepresentation of the SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) policy by those who would use some of our most vulnerable students to further their political aims. Hateful rhetoric translates directly to violence, and children and youth in our schools face increased chances of harm.
Brand-new Pataka Esports Festival Celebrating Diwali and Video Games Coming to Surrey, BC this October
Vancouver-based esports event management organization Galint Gaming is launching a first-of-its-kind fusion of South Asian culture and video gaming with the Pataka Esports Festival, taking place this October 19th-20th in Surrey, BC.
re:Naissance celebrates 5th annual IndieFest with a bold program of experiential, genre-defying works
re:Naissance proudly presents IndieFest from Nov. 15–23, 2024. Now in its fifth year, IndieFest has celebrated local creatives, amplified the voices of IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists, and pushed for innovation in live performance with genre-defying projects.
PICS Society Appoints New Directors to Strengthen Community Leadership
The Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to its leadership team as the organization continues to expand its services and outreach within the community.
Heartfulness Institute Marks International Day of Peace with Multifaith Celebration
On September 28th, Heartfulness Institute, a charitable organization dedicated to teaching meditation and promoting wellness, hosted a successful International Day of Peace celebration at the Jewish Community Centre.
SFU Diwali Gala October 22, 2024
The festival of Diwali is celebrated throughout the world and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance | 2024 Fall Edition
Sahabhāva is a Sanskrit word for coexistence, community, and coming together. Originally a virtual festival which was one of the first Indian classical music and dance events to occur globally during COVID-19, ICMSV continues the concept live with the same intention – to support artists in our community and experience a breadth of artistic disciplines.
Historic Ground-Breaking Ceremony Marks A Milestone For The Pics Guru Nanak Diversity Village Project
In a momentous occasion for the South-Asian community, seniors, and the city of Surrey, the PICS Society proudly participated in the historic ground-breaking ceremony for the Guru Nanak Diversity Village.
iSAFF Canada Expands 2024 Festival with ‘Crossroads’ Theme, Showcasing Groundbreaking South Asian Cinema
The International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2024 edition running from September 25th to 29th. Promising to captivate film enthusiasts with the theme “Crossroads”, this year will be a celebration of innovative and intersectional South Asian cinema and artists.
Journeys Through Storytelling, Ugandan Asian Refugees In Canada
Background image by Taslim Samji, Kampala to Canada, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022; Top Left Image by Taslim Samji, Mothers, Mix Media on Paper, 2021; Top Right image by Dr. Sultan Baloo, Dadima, Photography, 1967; Bottom Left image by Mehb Rahemtulla, My Sweet Homeland, what has become of you, Linocut Print on Dessin Paper, 1989