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South Asian Canadian Heritage
May 19, 2021
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SASI acquires a rare print of Emily Eden’s "Port

SASI acquires a rare print of Emily Eden’s "Portraits of Princes and People of India" (1844)
Most of Emily Eden’s sketches are portraits of prominent Sikh rulers, while others portray remarkable figures of fakeers (religious devotees), jemadars (headmen), Akalis (Sikh religious devotees/ soldiers), horseman, dwarfs, Shitr Sawar (camel riders carrying dispatches), Tartar traders from Tibet, wrestlers, and Zamindars (landowners) of that era..
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From April 25th-28th, The Crossing Fonds Digital A

From April 25th-28th, The Crossing Fonds Digital Archives Symposium was held in Metro Vancouver at Simon Fraser University.
Research Assistants, Kiara Dabreo and Raaynaa Madaan presented archival projects they've been working on at the South Asian Studies Institute for the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA).
We are very proud of Kiara and Raaynaa for their excellent presentation and continued contributions to SACDA.
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Happy Asian Heritage Month! The month of May offer

Happy Asian Heritage Month! The month of May offers an opportunity for Canadians to celebrate the diverse culture, history and heritage of Asian communities in Canada. Together, let's reflect on and learn about the many achievements and contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made and continue to make across Canada!

Calling all South Asian Folk Singers! Please cont

Calling all South Asian Folk Singers!
Please contact us via DM or email if you are interested in being featured in our upcoming collection.

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