Upcoming events

January 26
12 -1 pm University House
BOOK READING
Anosh Irani author of acclaimed novels The Cripple and HIs Talismans and The Song of Kahunsha will read from his latest novel Dahanu Road at U House.

February 22
1-2 pm F125
GUEST LECTURE
Dr. Uttam Kumar Panda
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, India
TOPIC: Role Conflict, Stress and their Coping Strategies: An Indian Perspective

CHAI TIME
This month's chai time discussion will be lead by UFV's writer in residence Anosh Irani about 'Spirituality in Modern Age'. Come and join us for a cup of tea and engage in this interesting topic where we will talk about how young people can use spirituality as part of their day to day lives and not view it as separate from the material world or is it something that should be pursued only as one reaches a certain age. Everyone is welcome to participate.

March 8
International Women's Day Celebrations
5-9 PM F-125 & U-HOUSE
Come join us as we celebrate International Women's Day at 5:00 pm at the Centre for Indo- Canadian Studies and then from 6 to 9 pm at the University House.Please click here to see the poster.

March 14
Ehsaas South Asian Readers & Writers Festival
6:30-8:30 pm F125
Our annual Ehsaas Readers & Writers Festival invites acclaimed local writers to come and share their work with the audience.
Please Click here for the poster

April 4
Abbotsford Heat collaborates with CICS for a Hockey Game in celebration of Vaisakhi

June 10
New exhibit entitled 'Punjab-the people, the land, the legacy' at the Sikh Heritage Temple, Abbotsford.
This exhibit will highlight paintings of the Indo-Canadian pioneers by acclaimed local artist Manjit Sandhu and will also include Punjabi artifacts and photographs.
Please join us at 2 pm for the opening and tea

September 16
Book reading by author Kathy Marsden
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm  National Historic Site Gur-Sikh Temple Abbotsford

Kathy Marsden will be reading from her new book "Paldi:Two Cultures One Heart". This book has been inspired by the village Paldi, situated near Lake Cowichan, BC- a place where Kathy grew up in. This is only village in Canada that has been named after a village in India.  PALDI is a work of historical fiction, in that information and events regarding Paldi, Canada, and the Mayo family are factual.
Tea and snacks will be served and everyone is welcome to attend.

For any information on upcoming events and announcements, please contact:
Navneet at 604-851-6325 or email navneet.sidhu@ufv.ca