Sher Films announced today that director Vinay Giridhar’s feature documentary debut Emergence: Out of the Shadows, a film that started its international festival run this September in the US, will be heading home to BC for its Canadian premiere at KDocsFF and to the Reelworld Film Festival for it’s Ontario debut.
With special performances at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square and the Elder in Residence Program
One Hupacasath and Tseshaht territory – On behalf of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council we would like to recognize Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is quickly approaching. We would like to honour and uplift the many survivors of the Indian residential school system, those who never made it home, and all those who are directly and indirectly impacted.
On Monday, September 27 at the Open Meeting of Council, with representatives of the South Asian Community in attendance, Mayor Jonathan X. Cote read the City of New Westminster’s official apology to the community, families and descendants of those who were impacted negatively by actions and words of the council of New Westminster during the Komagata Maru incident.
India is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75 years of independence of India on 15 August, 2022. To commemorate the occasion, Honourable Prime Minister of India has decided to organize an online Quiz “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)” between Jan 1st to 31st January 2022 for overseas Indian / Foreign youths between the age group of 16 to 35 years under the following three categories, i.e., PIOs, NRIs, OCIs & Foreign Nationals.
After receiving a number of complaints from the public about a North Delta residence, the Delta Police Patrol Support Team executed a search warrant at a home on 83A Ave on September 23
Surrey, BC, September 24, 2021 | Every immigrant has an emotional story about their journey, and Bita Jamalpour has started up a new small business to capture them in a creative way. Her new business, Logue, is in the business of writing, illustrating and publishing immigrants’ stories through books, videos and even merchandise at thelogue.ca.
Cue the dance music ….our Community Police offices are re-opening with the North Delta and Tsawwassen offices opening September 27, and the Ladner office on September 28. And along with our offices, many volunteer-led programs are starting back up.
From left to right: Candace Hernandez, Vice President, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Angela Fok, President & Founder, Elite Wealth Management; James Mok, Succession & Estate Planning Specialist, Elite Wealth Management.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society celebrated its 34th anniversary by honouring the Late Mr. Charanpal Singh Gill, the “Founder and Founding CEO” of PICS Society (1987 – 2017), by unveiling a picture/plaque in his honour within the PICS Head Office.
Seva Thrift Store celebrated the 5th anniversary on Sept 12, 2021. They invited the community to celebrate this milestone, and presented a donation of $15,000 to Options Community Services.
Tobin Copley, Injury Prevention Lead, Fraser Health
“Truck drivers have always been the backbone of our economy, but it has never been more apparent than over the past year and a half. During this National Trucking Week, I would like to thank all workers who have stepped up during the pandemic, delivering the essential goods we all rely on.
Seva Thrift Store is celebrating our 5th anniversary on Sept 12, 2021. We invite the community to join us as we celebrate this milestone, and present a donation of $15,000 to Options Community Services.
The Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is the recipient of B.C.’s 2021 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for its leadership and focus on creating inclusive literacy programs for refugee and immigrant women and children.