Roots, Rhythm and Resistance – Anti-Racism Symposium
All panels and performances will be presented both live and in-person at 3 locations, AND live streamed.
Community Happenings
Britannia Mine Museum’s Summer Exhibit Takes A Nostalgic Trip In History To Reflect On How Recreation Builds Resiliency
We gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that the Britannia Mine Museum operates on the ancestral unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
BC-India Business Network (BCIBN) Founder And President Emeritus Vivek Savkur Received The Global Award For Community Leadership From Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP), At The BC-IBN Edu Summit 2022.
The Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP) honoured Vivek Savkur, Founder of BC-India Business Network (BCIBN) with GELP’s first annual Global Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Education Summit 2022 by Canadian Senator Mobina Jaffer, Omar Karim, Founder and President of GELP, Joel Hampson, Srividhya Mouli, Candidate from GELP’s Leadership Team and Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan, BC-India Business Network (BCIBN) new President. This award was presented to Vivek Savkur in honour of his outstanding leadership to community development, cross-cultural relationships, and dedication in years of service towards inspiring young leaders around the world.
Reach Society Announces 10th Annual Reach For The Stars Gala IN-PERSON!
Reach Child and Development Society’s fundraising gala Wings of Change is aptly named as it moves to an in-person format after two years because of the pandemic. The ability to socialize and connect at a star-studded event to support kids with diverse abilities is a welcome change.
Jim Pattison Commits $5 Million Matching Gift Towards Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment
Burnaby Hospital Foundation announces a $5 million matching gift from celebrated philanthropist and business icon, Jim Pattison, towards the Proud History, Bright Future redevelopment campaign to transform Burnaby Hospital into a modern healthcare campus.
BC-IBN’s Education Summit 20
BC-India Business Network’s Education Summit – Education in Uncertain Times will take place on May 6th, from 12.30-5.30 pm, at the Riverside Banquet Hall, in Surrey, BC.
Annual McHappy Day Takes Supporting Youth To A New Level
On May 11, proceeds from every item sold on the McDonald’s menus in every Langley McDonald’s restaurant will be donated to charity.
Celebrating the Occasion of 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
A spectacular display of fireworks adorning the sky around Golden Temple in Amritsar on the occasion of 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
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.
Mayor Doug McCallum And City Councillors Visited The Newly Expanded Manufacturing Facility Of Sunrise Kitchens
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum & City Councillors Doug Elford, Laurie Guerra & Mandeep Nagra visited the newly expanded 80,000 sq ft Sunrise Kitchens complex on April 7.
Canadian Lse Alumnus Alex Sangha’s Debut Feature Film Will Have Its London And England Premiere At The Prestigious Uk Asian Film Festival 2022
Canadian LSE alumnus, Alex Sangha’s debut feature documentary, Emergence: Out of the Shadows, is having its London and England Premiere at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival, and is one of 3 festival films selected to participate in the Emerging Curators Award
Better Understand Your Community By Learning More About Surreycares Community Foundation.
SurreyCares Community Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Established in 1994, SurreyCares has served the City of Surrey and its people for over 26 years. It is one of 197 community foundations across Canada under the Community Foundations of Canada. Better known as a “charity for charities,” we serve the people of Surrey, working with community-minded individuals, families, businesses, and charitable agencies to create permanent endowment funds and then use the income to support hundreds of charities. SurreyCares is committed to inspiring donors, growing charitable endowments, and investing in people.
Richmond Hospital Foundation Presents #GratefulforYou Campaign on World Health Day to Celebrate Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers have been under a lot of pressure due to pandemic-related challenges. This World Health Day, Richmond Hospital Foundation is spreading heartfelt gratitude to the healthcare workers in Richmond for their endurance, selflessness, and dedication towards the health of the community. The #GratefulForYou campaign celebrates healthcare workers at Richmond Hospital and throughout the Richmond community of care.
BC-India Business Network (BC-IBN) Appoints A New President
While retirement is not in the cards, after nearly a decade, BC-IBN’s Founder and President Mr. Vivek Savkur has announced that on April 1, he will be passing on the BC-IBN torch to Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan, Associate Vice President of External Relations at Simon Fraser University (SFU).