Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: : Abbotsford Campus, K155
South Asian Studies – FALL SERIES
The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) selected four lectures and screenings for the South Asian Studies FALL SERIES
A mix of lectures and film screenings from B.C. and beyond!
October 8, 2024
Lecture by Dr. Hassan Javid – Challenging Authoritarianism: The 2024 Elections in South Asia
A lecture on the complexities of the 2024 elections in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, and how authoritarian regimes have sought to consolidate power through electoral manipulation. Learn about the remarkable resistance from democratic movements and the vital roles of civil society and independent institutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights into the dynamics of democratization and the limits of authoritarian control. Dr. Hassan Javid is an Associate Professor, School of Culture, Media and Arts at UFV.
The lecture is followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Javid.
Location: Room K155, Building K (next to the Abbotsford Centre), University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
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October 15, 2024
Film Screening – I’m Not The River Jhelum – A film by Director Prabhash Chandra
Dive deep into the heart of Kashmir with I’m Not The River Jhelum, a powerful film that tells the poignant story of Afeefa, a young girl grappling with the trauma and uncertainty of her homeland. This visually stunning and emotionally charged film, produced by Sukriti Khurana, reveals the stark realities of Kashmir through a personal lens. Don’t miss this chance to witness a landmark debut feature that sheds light on the complexities of a region often misunderstood. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic experience!
There will be an online Q&A session with Mr. Chandra after the screening.
Location: Room K167, Building K (Behind the Abbotsford Centre), University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Campus
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
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October 22, 2024
Online Lecture by Ms. Karimah Rahman on Decolonial Resistance of a Muslim Indo-Caribbean Woman.
Ms. Rahman’s states that she embodies multiplicity, nuance, range in her lived experiences at the intersection of being a woman, Muslim, Indo-Caribbean, or Muslim Indo-Caribbean, a descendant of ancestors who were indentured labourers as well as simultaneously a part of the Caribbean, Indian, South Asian and Muslim diasporas. These are all intersectional positionalities themselves and all of these identities are valid simultaneously (the whole intersectional spectrum, multiplicity, nuance, range of lived experiences etc.).
There will be a Q&A session after Ms. Rahman’s lecture.
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
RSVP here. A registration link will be sent to you a week before the event.
October 29, 2024
Film Screening: – Unarchived, The Incomplete History of Marginalized Communities in British Columbia –
In this National Film Board documentary, Hayley Gray and Elad Tzadok survey the inspiring work of a handful of community archives across British Columbia. They talk to curators and archivists from groups traditionally marginalized or excluded communities: Indigenous, Queer, Trans, the Chinese Canadian Museum, the Tahltan Nation, the South Asian Legacy Project, and others. Along the way, we learn the secret, neglected, and untold histories we only think we know.
Location: Room K155, Building K (Behind the Abbotsford Centre), University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Campus
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Event Location : Abbotsford Campus, K155
South Asian Studies – FALL SERIES
Date(s): Tuesday, October 8Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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