SANSAD (South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy) is a good group. Any
Goans in
Vancouver? Please consider attending and supporting SANSAD.
George
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Dear members, supporters, and friends of SANSAD:
One more year has gone by. Once again, it has been an eventful year, with
meaningful engagement
with a vast range of issues that concern the South Asian Diaspora.
The challenges these issues pose for us are big. There have been moments of
frustration, of
anguish. But such moments are inevitable when struggling for social justice,
economic wellbeing,
peace, and for human and national dignity, because the forces against us are
powerful and
entrenched.
But we, as a Collective, as an Organization, have persevered, and our
commitment has not wavered.
We are pleased to be engaging in matters of vital significance for our
community. Our strength and
our inspiration come from the enormous support we have received, and continue
to receive, from
diverse sections of our community, and from friends in the larger society.
The Executive Committee and Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors are
grateful for the
confidence bestowed upon them. It is now time for us to report back to the
members and friends.
We invite you to the Annual General Meeting of SANSAD
Sunday, June 19, 2005
3.00 pm-6.00 pm
Collingwood Neighborhood House
5288 Joyce Stree, Vancouver
(Close to Joyce Street Sky Train Station)
Agenda
* President's Report
* Secretary's Report
* Treasurer's Report
* Brief Updates & Reports (on some of the matters of current concerns and
engagements):
- India-Pakistan Peace process
- Civil War in Nepal
- Islamists in Bangladesh
- Hindutava in India
- 1984 Massacre of Sikhs, Nanavati Commission Report
- Caste based oppressions
- Human Rights in Kashmir and elsewhere in the Region
- Tsunami Relief Efforts
- Peace Process in Sri Lanka
- Continental Linkages against Genocide in India
- South Asian Youth Alliance
- Religious Arbitration and Family Law, Ottawa Conference
- Campaign to Regularize Undocumented immigrants
- Campaign Against Starbuck's discriminatory policies
- Anti-war, anti-imperialist engagements
* Elections for the new Executive Committee, and Members-at-Large
* Any other Business
* Vote of thanks
Coffee and snacks will be served.
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SANSAD
South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy
Suite 435, 205 - 329 North Road, Coquitlam, BC, Canada. V3K 6Z8
phone : (604) 420-2972; FAX: (604) 420-2970
Electronic mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Incorporated in British Columbia under the Society Act as a Non-Profit
Society, # S-31797]
