ICCC Communique # 37 – 18th December 2023
Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas Celebration (9th January 2024)
Dear Friends,
Greetings from the Indo-Canadian Community Centre (ICCC) – a “Values-based Institution”. You are kindly encouraged to register for the annual “Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (PBD) Celebration – 9 January 2024” to strengthen ICCC’s:
Vision: “A United Indo-Canadian Community thriving in the Canadian Mainstream,” and
Mission: “To Connect, Communicate & Collaborate with the Indo-Canadian & Inter-cultural Communities in Ottawa.”
The Indo-Canadian Organizations, presently a coalition of over 20 organizations, is organizing this annual Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (PBD) i.e., an Indian Diaspora Day. Briefly, the event is a commemoration of the (i) return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on 9th January 1915, and (ii) significant contributions to Canadian multicultural mosaic and the economy by Indo-Canadians.
Event Details:
Date/Time: Tuesday, 9th January 2024 (6:00-9:30 p.m.)
Venue: Mosaic Convention Centre (formerly Tudor Hall)
3750 N Bowesville Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 1B8
Parking: Free Parking is available at the premises and on nearby streets.
Program: Cultural Performances and cuisine of India (snacks and dinner), and brief remarks from dignitaries. (Additional details will be provided in early January 2024)
Attendance: 400+ expected (from over 20+ organizations)
Cost: $25 per person (subsidized price)
Please note that ICCC has reserved 4 tables (10 guests/table) for the event. ICCC Life members and those who actively participate in ICCC’s numerous ongoing programs will be offered event tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.
To ensure your participation, please e-transfer or pay cash for your tickets by 31st December 2023 by contacting any of the following ICCC Directors who will acknowledge receipt and confirm your seats:
- Mr. Anil Sukhija, Chair ICCC Seniors Program (613-791-7593)
E-transfer: anilsukhija@gmail.com
- Mrs. Rekha Dogra, Vice-president (613-890-0032)
E-transfer: rekhadogra@hotmail.com
- Kanwal (Ken) Talwar, President (613-866-5623)
E-transfer: talwarken@gmail.com
Please provide the full names, street address and email address
for each participant when using e-transfers for your tickets.
Please share the above information with your colleagues, friends, family, and other networks to raise ICCC’s community profile and accomplish its Vision and Mission. Please encourage them to join ICCC by filling out the Community Directory Form and note that an easy to follow instructional video to aid in completing the form is available on the website.
Stay Safe & Healthy.
Kind Regards,
On behalf of the Board, Program Chairs and Volunteers,
Kanwal (Ken) Talwar
President, ICCC
613-866-5623
E-mail: president@icccottawa.org
Website: https://icccottawa.org
