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 To provide assistance and necessities of life to victims of disasters in Canada and other countries through fundraising.
To provide, administer and maintain a multi-use facility for the Indian and other communities in and around Calgary.
To provide education and other information for support services for immigrants, including language instruction, employment training, job search programs, translation services and information programs on Canadian culture and life.
To advance education by providing scholarships, business, academic excellence awards, distinctive achievement awards, and other forms of financial assistance to eligible high school students intending to attend University or Post Secondary Institutions. |
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The formative years: 1969-73
During the early years of the society, establishing itself among the diverse Indian Community and participating in public function on its behalf were the priorities. One organization catering to the social needs of people of many languages and religions coming from different parts of the Indian sub-continent nd other parts of the world with many local traditions was an unenviable task... |
Year of Growth:
1974-78
The rapid growth of people of Indian origin in Canada during these years was primarily the consequence of more liberalized immigration laws. The Trudeau Government first published a Green paper and invited responses from interested parties. The India- Canada Society submitted a written response. The oil shock of 1973 and increased oil prices brought new.... |
Years of
Achievement:
1989-94
This period marks the Silver Jubilee celebrations of this Association and some of our member associations, but more importantly, our finally establishing an Indo-Canadian Centre in Calgary. The National Indo-Canadian Council held its annual convention last year in Calgary. I am particularly pleased about the emergence of new leadership among the next generation who should carry the torch forward. |
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