About this Event
Dalit History Month is an annual observance to remember the significance of the history of the Dalits (formerly known as untouchables), caste oppressed descents in South Asia, and the historical figures who have played a role in shaping this reform. It is an event celebrated in April throughout the world by Dalits and caste oppressed individuals. The people celebrate it with organized and widespread discussions, storytelling, history projects, special media publications, and art works. The month is significant for dalit and caste oppressed community as two prominent leaders Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jyothira Phule were born in this month.
Topic: The Caste Equity & Social Justice Movements in North America
Place: Meadowdale Secondary School, 6700 Edenwood Dr, Mississauga ON L5N 3B2
Time: 11: 30 to 3 pm (followed by lunch)
Speakers:
Dr. Chinnaiah Janagam, Associate Professor, Carleton University & Cofounder, SADAN Canada
Yalini Rajakulasingam, TDSB Trustee
Parvati Mehmi, Dalit Transgender Activist
Dr. Vasanthi Venkatesh, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor
Jatin, Phd Scholar, Department of History, University of Toronto & Cofounder, FACT
Cultural Performance by:
Nepali Artists
Hosts: Pragathi A, Vaishali Dupare and John Ramachandra
Organized by:
South Asian Dalit Adivasi Network, Canada(SADAN)
Sponsored by:
University of Toronto- Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities
Canadian Council of Indian Muslims (CCIM)
Queens University- Department of Gender Studies
Tamilnadu Multicultural Association of Canada (TMAC)
Carleton University, Ottawa
Note: Entry with registration only. Families are welcomed & Lunch will be provided
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Meadowvale Secondary School, 6700 Edenwood Drive, Mississauga, Canada
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