CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009

* EVENT PRESENTED BY THE SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

   May 5
(4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m) 		  Asian Heritage Month
In partnership with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, the Soy\uth Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, and the South Asian bar Association.

For more information about upcoming events and locations, contact Ruby Ticzon, Community and Policy Advisor at 416 947-3314.
To RSVP for events, call (416) 947-3413.
 
   May 13
(6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m) 		  ART FOR ART'S SAKE: EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY SOUTH ASIAN ART
Join us as we take a fascinating look at contemporary South Asian art. Despite the recent economic decline, contemporary South Asian art has still been garnering record prices on the art market. Bold, beautiful, and often provocative in joining modern and traditional elements, South Asian art of the last few decades has attracted considerable international attention. Join us for an evening in conversation with ROM Curator Dr. Deepali Dewan, Art expert Haema Sivanesan (executive Director of South Asian Visual Arts Collective), and Gallery owner Ali Adil Khan (South Asian Art Gallery), who will give you an insight on contemporary South Asian art, as it is today and its bright future around the globe.

Free for FSA Members. non – members: $25
Generously supported by the Ancient echoes · Modern Voices: South Asia Programs Fund

Location: Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre

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   May 31
(10.30 AM) 		  World Partnership Walk
The World Partnership Walk is Canada's largest annual event dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight global poverty. Organized by volunteers in nine cities across the country, the Walk attracts tens of thousands of Canadians united in a common effort to alleviate global poverty.

All funds raised (100%) go directly to international development initiatives. Not one cent is spent on administration.
The Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, a non-denominational, registered Canadian charity with more than 25 years of experience in finding and sharing effective and lasting solutions to the challenges of global poverty.
Funds raised by the Walk help AKFC to leverage additional support from major donors like the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
It's easy to get involved:
  • Become an Ambassador - Build awareness about the cause of global poverty and raise much needed funds to support poverty-fighting programs in Africa and Asia.

    • - OR -
  • Donate to a Walk Ambassador - Show your commitment to vulnerable communities by making a secure online credit card donation to a registered walker You can also donate cash or by cheque. Any amount is welcome!

Any donation of $ 20 or more will get a receipt for tax purposes.

Location: Metro Hall 55 John St. Toronto

For more information contact Lufty Hamley via phone 416-367-7454 or EMAIL.
Click HERE to access the website.
 
  Dec 13, 08 - May 31, 09   Ideology of Hope: Global Structures, Bridging Divides, Transcending Barriers

Exhibition of paintings by Jimmy Engineer
Location: 1277 Fairmeadow Trail, Oakville
Opening reception: Saturday December 13, 2008 from 6-8 pm (RSVP)
Gallery Hours: Sat-Sun 2-5 pm and Mon-Fri by appointment only

South Asian Gallery of Art (SAGA) is pleased to exhibit select works by Jimmy Engineer from his recently completed architectural series. These paintings explore new ways of looking at buildings and structures of religious and political significance from India, Pakistan, Middle East, Central Asia and other parts of the World that promote universal peace and harmony.
Jimmy Engineer’s bold and brilliant compositions embody diversity and tolerance, and meticulous detailing that effortlessly integrates architectural elements to exemplify unity of structure. The artist makes the viewer believe that if there can be unity in structure, there can be unity amongst people. Each painting is a messenger of peace.
Born in 1954 into a Parsi family, Jimmy Engineer has learned to break all barriers of caste, creed and religion, and defines multi-ethnicity through his art and altruism. Jimmy Engineer is widely acknowledged as an indefatigable crusader for the oppressed, disabled and impoverished. He is a graduate of the prestigious National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan and has held solo shows all over the World. His works are in private and public collections in England, Italy, France, Switzerland, Russia, India, China, Pakistan and the United States.

The exhibition is curated by Maheen Rashdi and Ali Adil Khan.

For information please call: (905) 825-9793 evenings or (416) 702-9355
 


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