South Asian Studies Institute
The UFV President will appoint members to the South Asian Community Advisory Committee (SACAC). The role of the SACAC is to provide general advice to the University on the ongoing activities of the South Asian Studies Institute, the Canada-India studies program, and the work of the BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development.
Please see the SASI Advisory Committee SACAC TOR 2018 for additional information.
Associate Vice-President
Research and Graduate Studies
Abbotsford campus, G290J
Phone: (604) 557-4074
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Profession: Financial Advisor
Educational Background: Bachelors in Business Administration
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Interested in community affairs and development of youth. Involved with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association, Dasmesh Punjabi School, BC Cancer Foundation
Profession: Dentist
Educational Background: B.D.S (India), DMD (University of Manitoba)
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Helping students in achieving their educational goals, educational promotion, student scholarship programs, school presentations on oral health, practicum supervision.
Profession: Teacher
Educational Background: Bachelor of Education (UBC); a Masters in Leadership Studies (UVic)
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Past President of the Fraser Valley Indo Canadian Business Association, volunteered with the Clearbrook Kiwanis, enhancing opportunities for youth, a committee member of the Indo Canadian Retirement and Health Care Committee.
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Anita Lal
Profession: Community Relations Specialist at Windmill Microlending
Community Interests and Voluntary Work: Anita Lal is a social justice advocate that has been working in the non-profit and charity sector since 2013 and is passionate about creating safe spaces for dialogue, critical self reflection, community programming and outreach. Anita is the Community Relations Specialist at Windmill Microlending, where she works with skilled immigrants and refugees and the Business Development Manager at Royal Academy of Bhangra. She has recently been involved in the Dalits and #Jatt’s community dialogue and Positive Parenting South Asian Workshops in Surrey. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the South Asian Studies Institute at The University of the Fraser Valley and Seva Thrift Society.
Dr. Amarjit Bajwa
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Profession: Faculty Representative
Educational Background: Ph. D. (India), MA
Faculty/Department: English
Email: Rajnish.dhawan@ufv.ca
Executive Director, Advancement & Alumni Relations
University Advancement
Abbotsford campus, B230c
Phone: 604-851-6300
Position: Student Rep
Year: January 2019
Shan is a BBA student majoring in marketing at UFV. He worked on marketing and helping design the Sikh Heritage Museum’s “We Are Hockey” exhibit. He also worked on digital content creation for all social media platforms and the Sikh Heritage website
Kanta Naik
Profession: Education Consultant Settlement Worker in Schools Liasion
Education: Masters In Education - Leadership and English Language Learning
Community Interest: Making the community a more truly inclusive place by valuing diversity and the strength it brings. Working with community partners to build knowledge around newcomers and how research and involvement can reduce barriers and improve access.
Rajdeep Dhaliwal, Student Rep
Porfession: Life Insurance Advisor and Librarian
Educational Background: LLQP, Masters of Arts ( PUnjabi Litreature), Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Library Infromation and Science Diploma, Associate Certificate in Leadership and Conflict Resolution, Foundations of Effective Management and Leadership.
Community Intrests and Areas of Involvement: Education, Homelessness, Immigrants, Library, Literacy, Panjabi language and Culture
Profession: Publisher/Owner of the Punjabi Patrika
Profession: Manager, Commercial Banking, CIBC
Educational Background: MBA (Guelph), Continuing Studies (UBC)
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Community Affairs
Research Interests: Asian Studies
Profession: Admisitrative coordinator
Educational Background: BBA, University of the Fraser Valley
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Community Affairs
Research Interests: South Asian diaspora in canada, History and culture.
Profession: Student
Educational Background: BBA, University of the Fraser Valley
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Community Affairs
Research Interests: South Asian diaspora in canada, History and culture.
Profession: Lawyer, Managing Partner at Dhami Narang & Company LLP
Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts (1996); Bachelors of Law (1999)
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Previous Director and Vice President of Fraser Valley Indo Canadian Business Association; Past President, Abbotsford Bar Association; past Member of various committees of the Law Society of British Columbia
Research Interests: Politics and Political Systems
Profession: Businessman
Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Passion to be involved in projects and organizations building stronger societies
Research Interests: Agriculture and Economic Development
Profession: Businessman
Educational Background: BSc (UBC)
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Social Work, Fundraising, Cultural Philanthropy
Research Interests: Agriculture, Economy, Canada-India Business
Profession: Probation Officer, Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Educational Background: BA and MA in Criminal Justice (UFV)
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: UFV Alumni Board, Friends of UCFV Society, South Asian Community Consultative Group
Research Interests: Youth, Women, Immigration
Profession: Semi-retired businessman, Financial Planner
Educational Background: Faculty of Science (India), Insurance and Securities Certification
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Rotary, Masonic Order, Fundraising, District Recreation, Boy Scouts of Canada
Research Interests: Finance and Sports
Profession: Businessman
Educational Background: Accounting
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Fraser Valley Crematorium Society
Profession: Banker- Branch Manager
Educational Background: MBA, Criminal Justice Certificate
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Abbotsford Community Foundation, BC Cancer Foundation, BC Children's Hospital Foundation-Miracle Maker, Run for Water- Abbotsford Guru Nanak Free Kitchen
Research Interests: Diversity, Human Rights, Youth, Canadian Economy and Human Potential
Profession: Notary Public
Educational Background: Urban Land Economics (UBC)
Community Interests and Areas of Involvement: Real Estate Institute of BC, Society of Notaries
Research Interests: Immigration, Real Estate and Legal
Profession: Student, President of UFV India Student Club
Profession: Student
Major: Business Administration
Community Interests: SAPNA (South Asian Peer Network Association), Pioneering History of BC
Profession: Retired Education Officer
Educational Background: BA, Teaching Certificate, MA (Pol. Science, Punjabi), PhD
Community Interests: Indo-Canadian Issues, Education