Category Archives: Forum

The SANSAD Forum is a space for the discussion of issues of urgent concern to members and friends of SANSAD. Its goal is to develop understanding, solidarity, and direction for change. People are welcome to propose issues that concern them, explaining their urgency if necessary, and focusing them into questions as much as possible. Both questions and responses will be published on the site at the discretion of the moderator. People who raise questions are advised to request particular individuals whose response they consider valuable by email. Comments can be posted directly on the site.

Published opinions are solely the responsibility of the authors and may not be attributed to SANSAD.

From Burma to Bangladesh: Experiences of the Rohingyas and the Host Communities

Bulletin Board, Creative Corner, Forum, SANSAD Events, South Asia Bulletin

SANSAD invites you to join us on Saturday 29 April at 11 am Vancouver time for an online screening of Mrittika Kamal’s short film, From Burma to Bangladesh: Experiences of the Rohingyas and the Host Communities; followed by a talk and discussion with Mrittika Kamal.

Please remember to register for the event by clicking on this zoom registration link  https://tinyurl.com/2pjf2zpj

Clarification: Upon SANSAD’s request, its name removed from list of signatories of a statement on Punjab issued by Poetic Justice Foundation

Forum, Solidarity Links, Statements/News Releases

Follow up to our statement posted on SANSAD website on 30 March 2023 (listed immediately below this statement)

Thank you Poetic Justice Foundation for removing SANSAD’s name from the list of signatories of your statement on Punjab issued on 28 March 2023, including on twitter; and for letting us know that a SANSAD board member had endorsed the statement. The said member took it upon themselves to endorse your statement without sharing, consulting, or discussing with the rest of the Board. SANSAD does not endorse this statement.

We appreciate your help. Thank you.

Who May live and Who Must Die?

Bulletin Board, Forum, SANSAD Events

Nepali Migrant Workers Returning From India Encounter the State Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Join us via zoom on Saturday 25 March at 11 am (Pacific Time) for a talk by Dr. Karun Karki exploring Nepali Migrant Workers returning home during the pandemic. Please click on the following link to register for this free event: https://tinyurl.com/2p8t96zy

Film Screening: Hate Can Kill directed by Imtiaz Popat

Join us on 26 March at 3:30 pm for the screening of Hate Can Kill, a documentary film made by Imtiaz Popat. Location: Strawberry Hill Library, Surrey, BC