Exhibits, Workshops & Lectures Event Dates
Tuesday October 14, 2014
(1) Exhibit opens at Surrey Central Library
*display shown until Sunday November 2, 2014
10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC V3T 4C3, (604) 598-7420
*display shown until Sunday November 2, 2014
10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC V3T 4C3, (604) 598-7420
Tuesday November 4, 2014
(2) Exhibit moves to Surrey Museum, Archives Building, Cloverdale
*display shown until Saturday November 15, 2014
*Archives Daily Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 10-5
17671 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C9, (604) 502-6459
*display shown until Saturday November 15, 2014
*Archives Daily Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 10-5
17671 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C9, (604) 502-6459
Friday November 7, 2014
Surrey School District 36 Remembrance Day Assembly Presentations with Lft. Col. Harjit Singh Sajjan Commander of British Columbia Regiment
(3) Guildford Park Secondary School
10707 146 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1T5, (604) 588-7601
(4) LA Matheson Secondary School
9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
(5) Princess Margaret Secondary School
12870 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M9, (604) 594-5458
(6) North Delta Secondary School
11447 82 Avenue, Delta, BC V4C 5J6, (604) 596-7471
(3) Guildford Park Secondary School
10707 146 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1T5, (604) 588-7601
(4) LA Matheson Secondary School
9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
(5) Princess Margaret Secondary School
12870 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M9, (604) 594-5458
(6) North Delta Secondary School
11447 82 Avenue, Delta, BC V4C 5J6, (604) 596-7471
Monday November 10, 2014
(7) Simon Fraser University Special Event:
The Exhibit will be showcased as part of Public and School District 36 lectures.
“The Indian Army and the Great War” School District 36 Lesson Plan Workshop with Major Corrigan & Christopher Trevelyn,
9:30am – 12:00pm, Room 5100 (Galleria 5),
Community Lecture: “The Indian Army and the Great War” Presented By Major Corrigan,
1:00pm, Room TBA
SFU Surrey, Suite 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, (778) 782-3111
The Exhibit will be showcased as part of Public and School District 36 lectures.
“The Indian Army and the Great War” School District 36 Lesson Plan Workshop with Major Corrigan & Christopher Trevelyn,
9:30am – 12:00pm, Room 5100 (Galleria 5),
Community Lecture: “The Indian Army and the Great War” Presented By Major Corrigan,
1:00pm, Room TBA
SFU Surrey, Suite 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, (778) 782-3111
Tuesday November 11, 2014
(8) Remembrance Day Commemoration
Wreath laying to honour fallen Canadian and Indian Soldiers
11:00am at the Surrey Cloverdale Cenotaph, the Surrey Museum Plaza.
17710 56A Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 5H8, (604) 592-6956
(9) Remembrance Day Community Lecture
6:00pm at Heritage Hall, Main Street, Vancouver.
“Role of the Colonials in WW1” Presented By Major Corrigan
3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7, (604) 879-4816
Wreath laying to honour fallen Canadian and Indian Soldiers
11:00am at the Surrey Cloverdale Cenotaph, the Surrey Museum Plaza.
17710 56A Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 5H8, (604) 592-6956
(9) Remembrance Day Community Lecture
6:00pm at Heritage Hall, Main Street, Vancouver.
“Role of the Colonials in WW1” Presented By Major Corrigan
3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7, (604) 879-4816
Sunday January 18, 2015
(10) Canadian Sikhs in WWI: The Forgotten Story
Sikh Heritage Museum in the National Historic Site of Canada, Abbotsford, BC
“Canadian Soldier Sikhs: A Little Story in a Big War” – Film viewing, followed by Q&A with Producer/Director David Gray.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
“IMFC Director and Collector’s Talk” with Steven Purewal – IMFC Director, Pardeep Nagra and Navneet Sidhu.
2:00pm – 2:30pm
“Program at the Darbar Hall” with Dr. Eric Davis – Vice President/Provost UFV (TBC), Lt.Col. Harjit Singh Sajjan – BC Regiment, Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun.
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Exhibit Runs from January 18 to December 2015.
Sikh Heritage Museum, 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A8, (604)851-6325
Sikh Heritage Museum in the National Historic Site of Canada, Abbotsford, BC
“Canadian Soldier Sikhs: A Little Story in a Big War” – Film viewing, followed by Q&A with Producer/Director David Gray.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
“IMFC Director and Collector’s Talk” with Steven Purewal – IMFC Director, Pardeep Nagra and Navneet Sidhu.
2:00pm – 2:30pm
“Program at the Darbar Hall” with Dr. Eric Davis – Vice President/Provost UFV (TBC), Lt.Col. Harjit Singh Sajjan – BC Regiment, Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun.
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Exhibit Runs from January 18 to December 2015.
Sikh Heritage Museum, 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A8, (604)851-6325
Tuesday January 27, 2015
(11) Exhibit opens at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at UFV
January 27 to June, 2015.
University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, (888)504-7441
January 27 to June, 2015.
University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, (888)504-7441
Friday April 10, 2015
(12) Bhai Kanhaiya Cadet Charter Signing Gala
Bombay Banquet Hall, Surrey, BC
“VIP Room Open”
5:30pm – 6:45pm
“Main Hall Open”
6:00pm – 7:00pm
“Flag and Charter Signing Ceremony”
7:30pm – 8:30pm
“Presentations and Dinner”
8:30pm – 10:00pm
Bombay Banquet Hall, 7475 135 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 5A8, (604) 594-2019
Bombay Banquet Hall, Surrey, BC
“VIP Room Open”
5:30pm – 6:45pm
“Main Hall Open”
6:00pm – 7:00pm
“Flag and Charter Signing Ceremony”
7:30pm – 8:30pm
“Presentations and Dinner”
8:30pm – 10:00pm
Bombay Banquet Hall, 7475 135 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 5A8, (604) 594-2019
Saturday April 18, 2015
(13) Vasaikhi 2015 Nagar Kirtan – Khalsa Day Parade, Surrey, BC
9:30am – 4:00pm.
Little India Plaza (North East Corner of 80 Ave. & 128 St.), 8020 128 Street, Surrey, BC, (604)307-0400
9:30am – 4:00pm.
Little India Plaza (North East Corner of 80 Ave. & 128 St.), 8020 128 Street, Surrey, BC, (604)307-0400
Monday April 27, 2015
(14) “Interdisciplinary Collaboration” ProD Day Conference at UFV, Abbotsford, BC
8:30am – 4:00pm.
University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, (888)504-7441
8:30am – 4:00pm.
University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, (888)504-7441
Friday May 8, 2015
(15) “Empowering Diversity in Learning” Conference at Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School
Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School, 3174 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4N6, (604)859-8700
Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School, 3174 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4N6, (604)859-8700
Monday May 11, 2015
(16) IMFC new display unveiling at the British Columbia Legislature
IMFC display on exhibit May 11 to May 15, 2015.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, (250) 387-3046
IMFC display on exhibit May 11 to May 15, 2015.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, (250) 387-3046
Wednesday July 1, 2015
(17) Celebrate Canada Day at Port Moody Station Museum & Remember the sacrifices of those that have given all for the democracies and freedoms we enjoy today in Canada.
We are excited to participate in festivities at Port Moody Station Museum which has recently added a life size World War 1 trench to it’s attractions. Musical, military and cultural performances by over 25 groups and entertainers will make this free event one of the most unique and enjoyable July 1st celebrations around!
For more details please check >Port Moody Museum
Port Moody Station Museum, 2734 Murray Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X2, (604) 939-1648
We are excited to participate in festivities at Port Moody Station Museum which has recently added a life size World War 1 trench to it’s attractions. Musical, military and cultural performances by over 25 groups and entertainers will make this free event one of the most unique and enjoyable July 1st celebrations around!
For more details please check >Port Moody Museum
Port Moody Station Museum, 2734 Murray Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X2, (604) 939-1648
Wednesday July 22, 2015
(18) Join IMFC at the Okanagan Military Tattoo 2015 show where we will have all three of our displays on exhibit. For more details about the Military Tattoo please visit >Okanagan Military Tattoo
IMFC display on exhibit July 22 to July 26, 2015.
Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 8P5, (250) 550-3257
IMFC display on exhibit July 22 to July 26, 2015.
Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 8P5, (250) 550-3257
August 2015
(19) Kelowna Museums -Okanagan Heritage Museum will be hosting our displays for the month of August 2015. For more details please visit >Kelowna Museums
Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7, (250) 763-2417
Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7, (250) 763-2417
Monday September 7, 2015
(20) Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Society of BC Annual Saragarhi Day Event, Surrey, BC
“The Indian Army a tradition of Valour” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
IMFC display on exhibit.
India Banquet Hall, 13030 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2V6, (778)578-1149
“The Indian Army a tradition of Valour” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
IMFC display on exhibit.
India Banquet Hall, 13030 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2V6, (778)578-1149
Wednesday October 28, 2015
(21) Victoria Legislature Ministry of Education & Premiers Announcement & IMFC 1874 Ensign Flag Presentation
“Punjabi Heritage and Inclusive Curriculum” with Steven Purewal.
IMFC display on exhibit.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, (250) 387-3046
“Punjabi Heritage and Inclusive Curriculum” with Steven Purewal.
IMFC display on exhibit.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, (250) 387-3046
Tuesday November 3, 2015
(22) Simon Fraser University (SFU) Diwali Gala, Surrey, BC
IMFC display on exhibit.
Aria Banquet Hall, 12350 Pattullo Place, Surrey, BC V3V 8C3, (604) 496-1616
IMFC display on exhibit.
Aria Banquet Hall, 12350 Pattullo Place, Surrey, BC V3V 8C3, (604) 496-1616
Tuesday November 10, 2015
(23) LA Matheson Secondary School Remembrance Assembly
“Remembering Our Heroes” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
IMFC display on exhibit.
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
“Remembering Our Heroes” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
IMFC display on exhibit.
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Sunday November 15, 2015
(24) Remembrance Event, Surrey, BC
*3300 British Columbia Royal Army Cadets Veterans Parade
*Presentation to Veterans of Framed Artwork from the Duty Honour & Izzat Exhibition
“Remembering Our Heroes” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
Sikh Academy Elementary School, 12895 85 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 0K8, (604) 599-3828
*3300 British Columbia Royal Army Cadets Veterans Parade
*Presentation to Veterans of Framed Artwork from the Duty Honour & Izzat Exhibition
“Remembering Our Heroes” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
Sikh Academy Elementary School, 12895 85 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 0K8, (604) 599-3828
Thursday March 3, 2016
(25) Tamanawis Secondary School Heritage Presentation
“Duty, Honour & Izzat Lecture”: Grades 11 & 12 Socials Studies and History students.
All Displays and artifacts on Exhibit
Tamanawis Secondary School, 12600 66 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2A8, (604) 597-5234
“Duty, Honour & Izzat Lecture”: Grades 11 & 12 Socials Studies and History students.
All Displays and artifacts on Exhibit
Tamanawis Secondary School, 12600 66 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2A8, (604) 597-5234
Saturday March 5, 2016
(26) “Defenders of the Crown” Unveiling by the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of BC
“Defenders of the Crown” will be a permanent display at Government House, Victoria, BC.
New IMFC Duty, Honour & Izzat video unveiled.
Special Guest Speakers: Steven Purewal, IMFC Curator, the Honourable Judith Guichon, the Honourable Minister Peter Fassbender, Avtar Gidda, Secretary of Squamish Sikh Gurdwara, Patricia Heintzman, Mayor of Squamish, and Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.
All IMFC Displays on exhibit March 4 to March 18, 2016
Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC, (604) 898-3604
“Defenders of the Crown” will be a permanent display at Government House, Victoria, BC.
New IMFC Duty, Honour & Izzat video unveiled.
Special Guest Speakers: Steven Purewal, IMFC Curator, the Honourable Judith Guichon, the Honourable Minister Peter Fassbender, Avtar Gidda, Secretary of Squamish Sikh Gurdwara, Patricia Heintzman, Mayor of Squamish, and Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.
All IMFC Displays on exhibit March 4 to March 18, 2016
Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC, (604) 898-3604
Thursday March 10, 2016
(27) LA Matheson Secondary School Heritage Presentation
“Duty, Honour & Izzat” Lecture: Grades 11 & 12 Socials Studies, History, Language & Social Justice students.
Large selection of Artifacts on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
“Duty, Honour & Izzat” Lecture: Grades 11 & 12 Socials Studies, History, Language & Social Justice students.
Large selection of Artifacts on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Saturday April 23, 2016
(28) Vasaikhi 2016 Nagar Kirtan – Khalsa Day Parade, Surrey, BC
9:30am – 4:00pm.
Unveiling of IMFC’s “Leading the Charge – Brothers-in-Arms in the Killing Fields of the Somme 1916” Vaisakhi 2016 Posters
Flanders Display on exhibit.
Little India Plaza (North East Corner of 80 Ave. & 128 St.), 8020 128 Street, Surrey, BC, (604)307-0400
9:30am – 4:00pm.
Unveiling of IMFC’s “Leading the Charge – Brothers-in-Arms in the Killing Fields of the Somme 1916” Vaisakhi 2016 Posters
Flanders Display on exhibit.
Little India Plaza (North East Corner of 80 Ave. & 128 St.), 8020 128 Street, Surrey, BC, (604)307-0400
Thursday April 28, 2016
(29) Abbotsford Regional Heritage Fair Presentation
“Remembering Forgotten Heroes” Lecture: Grades 4 – 6 Regional Heritage Fair participants
Large selection of Artifacts on exhibit
Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, (888)504-7441
“Remembering Forgotten Heroes” Lecture: Grades 4 – 6 Regional Heritage Fair participants
Large selection of Artifacts on exhibit
Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, (888)504-7441
Tuesday May 3, 2016
(30) Senator Reid Elementary School Heritage Presentation
“Remembering Forgotten Heroes” Lecture: Grade 6 & 7 students
Remembrance and Flanders Displays on exhibit along with a large selection of Artifacts
Senator Reid Elementary School, 9341 126 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5C4, (604) 584-7441
“Remembering Forgotten Heroes” Lecture: Grade 6 & 7 students
Remembrance and Flanders Displays on exhibit along with a large selection of Artifacts
Senator Reid Elementary School, 9341 126 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5C4, (604) 584-7441
Tuesday May 17, 2016
(31) Unveiling of a permanent Display to Honour South Asian Contributions to BC’s Shared History
Ceremonies lead by the Honourable Linda Reid, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Guest Speakers: The Honourable Minister Amrik Virk, Steven Purewal, IMFC Curator, and Assistant Deputy Speaker Raj Chouhan.
The display houses six WW1 medals from the Indian and Canadian Army’s, an 1847 Canadian Red Ensign, plus other artifacts contributed from IMFC’s collection. It also houses Minister Virk’s Grandfather’s Cavalry Sword from the First World War.
The display is installed in the BC Legislative Rotunda.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, (250) 387-3046
Ceremonies lead by the Honourable Linda Reid, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Guest Speakers: The Honourable Minister Amrik Virk, Steven Purewal, IMFC Curator, and Assistant Deputy Speaker Raj Chouhan.
The display houses six WW1 medals from the Indian and Canadian Army’s, an 1847 Canadian Red Ensign, plus other artifacts contributed from IMFC’s collection. It also houses Minister Virk’s Grandfather’s Cavalry Sword from the First World War.
The display is installed in the BC Legislative Rotunda.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, (250) 387-3046
Wednesday May 18, 2016
(32) Komagata Maru Apology Reception with the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Navdeep Singh Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, MP for Waterloo, and the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, MP for Edmonton Mill Woods.
IMFC invited to exhibit our Duty, Honour & Izzat, Remembrance, and Flanders displays.
IMFC unveiling of “A Tale of Two Cities” Display.
Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada invited to exhibit their Lions of the Sea Komagata Maru displays.
Sir John A. MacDonald Building, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5T3
IMFC invited to exhibit our Duty, Honour & Izzat, Remembrance, and Flanders displays.
IMFC unveiling of “A Tale of Two Cities” Display.
Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada invited to exhibit their Lions of the Sea Komagata Maru displays.
Sir John A. MacDonald Building, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5T3
Wednesday May 25, 2016
(33) Senator Reid Elementary School ‘Next 100 Years’ Parent – Student Night
Duty, Honour & Izzat Display Guided Tour: Grade 6 students.
“Duty, Honour & Izzat” Lecture: Evening presentation to parents, students, teachers and members of the RCMP.
Duty, Honour & Izzat and “A Tale of Two Cities” Displays on exhibit plus Artifacts.
Senator Reid Elementary School, 9341 126 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5C4, (604) 584-7441
Duty, Honour & Izzat Display Guided Tour: Grade 6 students.
“Duty, Honour & Izzat” Lecture: Evening presentation to parents, students, teachers and members of the RCMP.
Duty, Honour & Izzat and “A Tale of Two Cities” Displays on exhibit plus Artifacts.
Senator Reid Elementary School, 9341 126 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5C4, (604) 584-7441
Wednesday June 22, 2016
(34) LA Matheson Secondary School TedX Event 4:00pm – 8:00pm.
Selection of Artifacts and Displays on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Selection of Artifacts and Displays on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Friday July 1, 2016
Canada Day July 1st, 2016 marks the centennial of the Battle of The Somme. Join IMFC between 10:00am – 4:00pm at multiple South Vancouver venues to learn about this Indian and Canadian shared heritage.
(35) Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver Museum Hall
8000 Ross Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C5
(36) Sunset Community Centre
6810 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1, (604) 718-6505
(35) Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver Museum Hall
8000 Ross Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C5
(36) Sunset Community Centre
6810 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1, (604) 718-6505
Saturday July 23, 2016
(37) Join IMFC at the Okanagan Military Tattoo 2016 show where we will have all of our displays on exhibit. For more details about the Military Tattoo please visit >Okanagan Military Tattoo
IMFC displays on exhibit July 23 to July 24, 2016.
Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 8P5, (250) 550-3257
IMFC displays on exhibit July 23 to July 24, 2016.
Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 8P5, (250) 550-3257
Sunday August 7, 2016
(38) Vancouver Punjabi Mela, Walter Moberly Park, 12:00pm – 8:00pm.
Join IMFC to celebrate Indo-Canadian pioneers and Punjabi culture with live music, kids rides, food and community – a fun gathering for the entire family! An event organized by the Vancouver Punjabi Mela Society.
Selection of IMFC displays on exhibit
Walter Moberly Park, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver, BC
Join IMFC to celebrate Indo-Canadian pioneers and Punjabi culture with live music, kids rides, food and community – a fun gathering for the entire family! An event organized by the Vancouver Punjabi Mela Society.
Selection of IMFC displays on exhibit
Walter Moberly Park, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver, BC
Monday September 12, 2016
(39) Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Society of BC Annual Saragarhi Day Event with special guest, the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, Surrey, BC
“Doors opened to IMFC’s Duty, Honour & Izzat military heritage displays”
6:30pm
“Welcome by President of Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Society”
7:00pm
“Presentation on the Battle of Saragarhi and Sikh military heritage by Steven Purewal”
7:30pm
“President of Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Society invites dignatories for remarks. Dignatories include Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister Amrik Virk, Minister Peter Fassbender, John Aldeg (MP), Sukh Dhaliwal (MP)”
8:00pm
IMFC displays on exhibit.
Grand Taj Banquet Hall, 8388 128th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 4G2, (604)599-4342
“Doors opened to IMFC’s Duty, Honour & Izzat military heritage displays”
6:30pm
“Welcome by President of Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Society”
7:00pm
“Presentation on the Battle of Saragarhi and Sikh military heritage by Steven Purewal”
7:30pm
“President of Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Society invites dignatories for remarks. Dignatories include Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister Amrik Virk, Minister Peter Fassbender, John Aldeg (MP), Sukh Dhaliwal (MP)”
8:00pm
IMFC displays on exhibit.
Grand Taj Banquet Hall, 8388 128th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 4G2, (604)599-4342
Friday October 21, 2016
(40) BC Social Studies Teacher’s Association (BCSSTA) Development Conference, Vancouver, BC
“Duty, Honour and Izzat: The call to Flanders Fields. Multiple Dimensions of Izzat.” with Steven Purewal, Christopher Trevelyan, Annie Ohana and Manjinder Sidhu.
For more details please check >2016 BCSSTA Conference
IMFC display on exhibit.
“Duty, Honour and Izzat: The call to Flanders Fields. Multiple Dimensions of Izzat.” with Steven Purewal, Christopher Trevelyan, Annie Ohana and Manjinder Sidhu.
For more details please check >2016 BCSSTA Conference
IMFC display on exhibit.
Vancouver Technical Secondary School, 2600 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Y5, (604)713-8215
Wednesday November 9, 2016
(41) LA Matheson Secondary School Remembrance Assembly.
IMFC displays, panels and artifacts on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
IMFC displays, panels and artifacts on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Friday November 11, 2016
(42) Centenary of the Battle of the Somme: Commemorating the Indian Army’s Cavalry Charge, Surrey Museum, Archives Building, Cloverdale
*display shown until Friday November 18, 2016 (The centennial of the last day of the Battle of the Somme)
*Archives Daily Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 10-5
17671 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C9, (604) 502-6459
*display shown until Friday November 18, 2016 (The centennial of the last day of the Battle of the Somme)
*Archives Daily Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 10-5
17671 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C9, (604) 502-6459
Monday November 28, 2016
(43) Heritage Education Day at Simon Fraser University (SFU) Surrey Campus with special guests, the Honourable Amrik Virk, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services, the Honourable Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Steve Dooley, SFU Surrey Campus Executive Director, Surrey, BC.
IMFC displays on exhibit
SFU Surrey, Suite 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, (778) 782-3111
IMFC displays on exhibit
SFU Surrey, Suite 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, (778) 782-3111
Monday January 9, 2017
(44) Lower Mainland Museum Educators Conference 2017: Building Community Relationships, Science World, Vancouver, BC.
Lecture: Missing South Asian Contributions to WW1
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Why are certain histories covered, discussed, and inquired about, while others remain hidden? How can educators, teach in a culturally responsive pedagogy that doesn’t recreate old patterns of Euro-centrism, assimilation, and discrimination? Duty, Honour, and Izzat is an integrated exhibit display and set of classroom resources that attempts to answer these questions by revealing the untold stories of the amazing contributions of more than a million Indian soldiers to the WWI war effort and their relationship with Canada.
This conference, with support from the Telus World of Science, aims to bring together staff and volunteers from museums, art galleries, science centers, and related organizations to examine lessons learned, discuss best practices, explore strategies to common problems, and network. This conference is aimed at all staff, volunteers (and those of us in-between) who work in or are interested in informal education.
Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, (604) 443-7440
Lecture: Missing South Asian Contributions to WW1
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Why are certain histories covered, discussed, and inquired about, while others remain hidden? How can educators, teach in a culturally responsive pedagogy that doesn’t recreate old patterns of Euro-centrism, assimilation, and discrimination? Duty, Honour, and Izzat is an integrated exhibit display and set of classroom resources that attempts to answer these questions by revealing the untold stories of the amazing contributions of more than a million Indian soldiers to the WWI war effort and their relationship with Canada.
This conference, with support from the Telus World of Science, aims to bring together staff and volunteers from museums, art galleries, science centers, and related organizations to examine lessons learned, discuss best practices, explore strategies to common problems, and network. This conference is aimed at all staff, volunteers (and those of us in-between) who work in or are interested in informal education.
Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, (604) 443-7440
Thursday February 2, 2017
(45) Whose War? Indigenous and Colonial troops during the First World War: A fascinating look at Indigenous and colonial troops during the First World War.
“The First World War was a truly global conflict, involving not only the era’s superpowers, but their extended empires. Although often overlooked in military histories, Indigenous troops from Canada, Australia and New Zealand made important contributions in every theatre of war. Soldiers, sailors and airmen also came from European colonies in Africa, South Asia and the Far East — including more than 100,000 soldiers from West Africa, and a million soldiers from India.
This thought-provoking evening features leading scholars Timothy Wingard, Santanu Das and Steven Purewal, in a fascinating discussion on the experiences of the First World War’s unsung military personnel.
Presented in conjunction with the World at War – International Speaker Series, an annual series of academic events, presented by the Canadian War Museum, to mark the centenary of the First World War. The events, presented in a variety of formats, provide an opportunity for the public to learn from leading Canadian and international experts about the war’s national and global reach, its cost and its legacies.”
For more details please check >Canadian War Museum – Event Tickets
Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8, (819) 776-7000
“The First World War was a truly global conflict, involving not only the era’s superpowers, but their extended empires. Although often overlooked in military histories, Indigenous troops from Canada, Australia and New Zealand made important contributions in every theatre of war. Soldiers, sailors and airmen also came from European colonies in Africa, South Asia and the Far East — including more than 100,000 soldiers from West Africa, and a million soldiers from India.
This thought-provoking evening features leading scholars Timothy Wingard, Santanu Das and Steven Purewal, in a fascinating discussion on the experiences of the First World War’s unsung military personnel.
Presented in conjunction with the World at War – International Speaker Series, an annual series of academic events, presented by the Canadian War Museum, to mark the centenary of the First World War. The events, presented in a variety of formats, provide an opportunity for the public to learn from leading Canadian and international experts about the war’s national and global reach, its cost and its legacies.”
For more details please check >Canadian War Museum – Event Tickets
Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8, (819) 776-7000
Thursday April 6, 2017
(46) School District 36 commemoration of the Centennial of The Battle of Vimy Ridge with the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of BC, the Honourable Linda Reid, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Amrik Virk, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services, the Honourable Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Steven Purewal, Curator & Director at IMFC, Rex Hayes, Principal of LA Matheson, Steve Dooley, SFU Surrey Campus Executive Director at LA Matheson Secondary School, Surrey, BC.
10:30am-12:00pm
IMFC displays & artifacts on exhibit
Workshop for 350 students from four different Surrey high schools
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
10:30am-12:00pm
IMFC displays & artifacts on exhibit
Workshop for 350 students from four different Surrey high schools
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Friday April 7, 2017
(47) The Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of BC announces the Province of BC’s Proclamation of Sikh Heritage Month and Addition of 15 South Asian Historic Places in BC’s Register of Historic Places.
1:00pm-4:30pm
IMFC displays & artifacts on exhibit
Workshop for students from different Surrey Sikh schools
Event organized by Sikh Heritage Society of BC
Aria Banquet Hall, 12350 Pattullo Place, Surrey, BC V3V 8C3, (604) 496-1616
1:00pm-4:30pm
IMFC displays & artifacts on exhibit
Workshop for students from different Surrey Sikh schools
Event organized by Sikh Heritage Society of BC
Aria Banquet Hall, 12350 Pattullo Place, Surrey, BC V3V 8C3, (604) 496-1616
Friday April 21, 2017
(48) Come join Indus Media Foundation for Vaisakhi Celebrations at Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar. Our displays will be on exhibit and we will be unveiling our Vaisakhi 2017 posters.
9:30am-8:00pm
IMFC displays on exhibit
Event sponsored by Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, #115 – 12885 85 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 0K8, (604) 594-2574
9:30am-8:00pm
IMFC displays on exhibit
Event sponsored by Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, #115 – 12885 85 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 0K8, (604) 594-2574
Saturday April 29, 2017
(49) Bollywood Bang – a fundraiser for local Okanagan charities, bringing people of various heritage together to celebrate diversity for a great cause.
Keynote Steven Purewal: “Canada 150 – A shared history”
IMFC display on exhibit
Vernon, BC
Keynote Steven Purewal: “Canada 150 – A shared history”
IMFC display on exhibit
Vernon, BC
Tuesday May 2, 2017
(50) Senator Reid Elementary School Heritage Presentation. Presentation will be held on both Tuesday May 2, 2017 and Thursday May 4, 2017.
“Sacrifice” Lecture & Workshop
Lecturer: Manjinder Sidhu
IMFC displays and artifacts on exhibit
Workshop for Grade 6 & 7 Students
Senator Reid Elementary School, 9341 126 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5C4, (604) 584-7441
“Sacrifice” Lecture & Workshop
Lecturer: Manjinder Sidhu
IMFC displays and artifacts on exhibit
Workshop for Grade 6 & 7 Students
Senator Reid Elementary School, 9341 126 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5C4, (604) 584-7441
Thursday May 4, 2017
(51) SFU C2U Expo – Community Collaboration to Strengthen Connections. The Conference runs from May 1-5, 2017 at both SFU’s Surrey and Vancouver campuses plus other Vancouver venues. For more details about the C2U Expo please visit >C2U Expo 2017
“Town, Gown & Gunpowder: SFU & the Flanders Field Project”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Abstract: #214
Track: Poster Breakfast
Location: Hotel Vancouver Pacific Ballroom
Time: May 4, 2017 at 7:30am – 8:30am
IMFC display on exhibit
Hotel Vancouver, 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6, (604) 684-3131
“Town, Gown & Gunpowder: SFU & the Flanders Field Project”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Abstract: #214
Track: Poster Breakfast
Location: Hotel Vancouver Pacific Ballroom
Time: May 4, 2017 at 7:30am – 8:30am
IMFC display on exhibit
Hotel Vancouver, 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6, (604) 684-3131
Friday May 12, 2017
(52) IMFC presents lecture on “Toil and Sacrifice” along with the University of the Fraser Valley’s Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies exhibit “(Dis)Enfranchisment 1907-1947: The Forty-Year Struggle for the Vote” at the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada. For more details about the exhibit please visit >(Dis)Enfranchisment
“Toil and Sacrifice”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Field Day for an inner-city Surrey school, LA Matheson, sponsored by IMFC.
IMFC panels on display
Sikh Heritage Museum, 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A8, (604)851-6325
“Toil and Sacrifice”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Field Day for an inner-city Surrey school, LA Matheson, sponsored by IMFC.
IMFC panels on display
Sikh Heritage Museum, 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A8, (604)851-6325
Tuesday May 23, 2017
(53) IMFC Remarks on the arrival of the Komagata Maru to Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, BC where it was anchored on May 23, 1914, one hundred and three years ago.
“Commentary on the Arrival of the Komagat Maru”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Punjab Bhawan, 15453 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P6, (604) 580-1000
“Commentary on the Arrival of the Komagat Maru”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Punjab Bhawan, 15453 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P6, (604) 580-1000
Thursday May 25, 2017
(54) IMFC’s Steven Purewal, Ken Hardie, MP for Fleetwood-Port Kells, and City of Surrey Councillor Mike Starchuck participate in the planting of an oak tree sapling which will be a living monument to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This oak sapling is a direct descendent of a tree that was destroyed in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April, 1917. For more information about this sapling please visit >Vimy Oak Sapling
“Brothers-in-arms: The Canadian and Indian Army at Vimy Ridge”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Francis Park, 15951 83 Avenue, Surrey BC
“Brothers-in-arms: The Canadian and Indian Army at Vimy Ridge”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Francis Park, 15951 83 Avenue, Surrey BC
Wednesday June 21, 2017
(55) TedX Mustang talks “What Makes Us Human” 5:30pm – 8:00pm.
Presentation and displays by students of the LA Matheson Social Justice Program
Duty, Honour & Izzat display on exhibit
Brothers-in-Arms & Friends in Need – The Virtues of the Indian Soldier in WW1′
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Presentation and displays by students of the LA Matheson Social Justice Program
Duty, Honour & Izzat display on exhibit
Brothers-in-Arms & Friends in Need – The Virtues of the Indian Soldier in WW1′
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Saturday July 1, 2017
Canada Day July 1st, 2017 at multiple South Vancouver venues between 10:00am – 4:00pm. Join IMFC on Canada 150 as we celebrate our nations sesquicentennial and pay tribute to the forgotten heroes who sacrificed their lives to provide us with the freedoms we enjoy today. Many of these Punjabi heroes and their ancestors would become pioneers in various communities in BC and Canada. Come learn about this Indian and Canadian shared heritage.
(56) Sunset Community Centre
Flanders Fields display on exhibit
6810 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1, (604) 718-6505
(57) Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver Museum Hall
Duty, Honour & Izzat and A Tale of Two Cities displays on exhibit
8000 Ross Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C5
(58)Canada Day July 1st, 2017 – Canada 150.
Global Village Charitable Foundation
6:00pm – 9:00pm
“Under One Crown- Punjab’s Shared Heritage with Canada”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Riverside Signature Banquet Hall, 13030-76th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2V6, (604) 244-7755
(56) Sunset Community Centre
Flanders Fields display on exhibit
6810 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1, (604) 718-6505
(57) Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver Museum Hall
Duty, Honour & Izzat and A Tale of Two Cities displays on exhibit
8000 Ross Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C5
(58)Canada Day July 1st, 2017 – Canada 150.
Global Village Charitable Foundation
6:00pm – 9:00pm
“Under One Crown- Punjab’s Shared Heritage with Canada”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Riverside Signature Banquet Hall, 13030-76th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2V6, (604) 244-7755
Sunday July 23, 2017
(59) IMFC Remarks on the eviction of the Komagata Maru from Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, BC where it was shadowed by the Canadian warship H.M.S. Rainbow out to open sea on July 23, 1914, one hundred and three years ago.
“Commentary on the Eviction of the Komagat Maru”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Punjab Bhawan, 15453 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P6, (604) 580-1000
“Commentary on the Eviction of the Komagat Maru”
Speaker: Steven Purewal
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Punjab Bhawan, 15453 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P6, (604) 580-1000
Tuesday September 12, 2017
(60) Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Society of BC Annual Saragarhi Day Event, Surrey, BC
“The Indian Army a tradition of Valour: 36th Sikhs at Saragarhi” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
IMFC displays on exhibit.
Riverside Signature Banquet Hall, 13030 – 76th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2V6, (604)501-6099
“The Indian Army a tradition of Valour: 36th Sikhs at Saragarhi” with guest speaker Steven Purewal.
IMFC displays on exhibit.
Riverside Signature Banquet Hall, 13030 – 76th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2V6, (604)501-6099
Thursday September 21, 2017
(61) IMFC lecture on Indo-Canadian pioneers and their contributions to the Crown at Coquitlam’s City Centre library.
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
For tickets and more information please visit >Coquitlam Heritage
Coquitlam Library – City Centre Branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1, (604)554-7332
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
For tickets and more information please visit >Coquitlam Heritage
Coquitlam Library – City Centre Branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1, (604)554-7332
Friday October 20, 2017
(62) BC Social Studies Teacher’s Association (BCSSTA) Development Conference, Vancouver, BC
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown.
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
For more details please check >2017 BCSSTA Conference
IMFC display on exhibit.
Vancouver Technical Secondary School, 2600 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Y5, (604)713-8215
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown.
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
For more details please check >2017 BCSSTA Conference
IMFC display on exhibit.
Vancouver Technical Secondary School, 2600 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Y5, (604)713-8215
Thursday November 9, 2017
(63) LA Matheson Secondary School Remembrance Assembly.
IMFC displays and panels on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
IMFC displays and panels on exhibit
LA Matheson Secondary School, 9484 122 Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4M1, (604) 588-3418
Saturday February 17, 2018
(64) IMFC lecture on Indo-Canadian pioneers and their contributions to the Crown as part of North Delta’s Heritage Week Celebrations at Sunbury Hall.
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Lecture Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Harris Barn (Kirkland House), 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC V4K 1A7
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Lecture Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Harris Barn (Kirkland House), 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC V4K 1A7
Saturday February 24, 2018
(65) IMFC lecture on Indo-Canadian pioneers and their contributions to the Crown as part of North Delta’s Heritage Week Celebrations at Sunbury Hall.
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Lecture Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Sunbury Hall, 10409 Dunlop Road, Delta, BC V4C 2L1
“History of South Asian Imperial Citizens as Indo-Canadian Pioneers, and their Contributions as Defenders of the Crown”
Lecturer: Steven Purewal
Lecture Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Sunbury Hall, 10409 Dunlop Road, Delta, BC V4C 2L1
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