This Fall learn about the history of the South Asian Community in Burnaby. Registrants are invited to join the tours and ask questions of their guides during these interactive, in person experiences.
The presentations are free, but registration is required as space is limited. For more information and to reserve your spot, call 604-297-4565 or email [email protected].
Schedule
Kate Petrusa, Assistant Curator
The Ismaili Centre, Vancouver (Burnaby) is one of only six buildings around the world, the other five being in London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, and Toronto. Each building’s architecture and functionality reflect the places in which they are located. Join this tour to hear about the uniqueness of Ismaili Centres and what makes the site-specific architecture of Burnaby’s Center, special. The Centres are places for spiritual search, broadening intellectual horizons, and fostering an appreciation of pluralism.
Location: 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby
Check in time: 11:15 am
Jane Lemke, Curator
Come explore the rich history and culture of Burnaby’s South Asian Canadian communities in this Curators’ Tour of the Burnaby Village Museum’s newest exhibit, Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby. Co-Curators Jane Lemke and Dr. Anushay Malik discuss the difficult task of uncovering these often untold stories throughout history and highlight the stories of resilience and hope of today’s South Asian Canadian communities. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Check in time: 6:15 pm
Kate Petrusa, Assistant Curator
Learn about Islamic tradition, architecture, and culture in this educational tour of the mosque, Masjid al Salaam, a Muslim place of worship and prayer. Located kitty-corner from the Burnaby Village Museum.
Location: 5060 Canada Way, Burnaby
Check in time: 2:45 pm
Christina Froschauer, Community Engagement Coordinator
Learn about this sacred and spiritual place of worship on this educational tour of the Hindu Temple Burnaby. Lunch (prasada) is offered at 12:30pm followed by an educational discussion at 1:00pm with Dr Swami Satya Prakash.
Location: 5420 Marine Drive, Burnaby
Check in time: 12:15 pm