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“Col. Warden Recalls Hindu 'Invasion’,” Border Cities Star. February 16, 1933. Page 5.
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Addresses Lions; Plan To Make Jobs Is Advanced
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THE Koma Gato Maru incident in Vancouver in 1914 was related by Colonel John W. Warden, O.B.E., D S O., at last night's meeting of the Windsor Lions Club, held in the Norton-Palmer Hotel. The other features of the program were Edward Harding's plan for the relief of unemployment and the announcement that Dr. H. Irvine Wiley was chosen as the new district governor of Lions.
'"When war is in the offing," declared Colonel Warden, "nations who are anxious to go to war show it by their plans. Previous to the world war Germany planned against England. They sent 300 strikers out to the coal mines in British Columbia to bring on a strike a year before the war. This was done so that no coal would be available for the navy or commercial purposes.
"I was stationed there just one year then and it presented a delicate situation. We rounded up 100 men but we could not find the ringleaders. To find them we said that we were going out of town and we left town but waited just outside of the town. As soon as we had left 1,500 men gathered in one place and we were notified immediately. We came back to town and captured the ringleaders and had them brought up for trial. This was done in spite of considerable disturbance from the women folks.
Wishing to cause trouble within the British Empire Germany collected 350 Hindu deserters of the Indian Army, took them to Shanghai and sent them to Canada. British naval authorities were watching their movements and notified us in Vancouver. We were told to handle the situation with diplomacy and to avoid trouble.
'Canadian officials told us not to allow them to land by any means. When the boat, the Koma Gato Maru, pulled into the harbor took 20 sea-going launches and a tug out to meet it. The man in charge of immigration was not familiar with East Indians and lost their respect by going to them first. A man who was then a member of Parliament and is now a cabinet minister made the same mistake.
"They often promised to go back peaceably but their promises were only tricks to get supplies. '"Immigration officials sent 200 policemen out at midnight to surprise the Indians but they were waiting and drove the police away by throwing missiles of every kind down at them in the smaller boat. I was struck in the back with a large lump of coal and then they cut the grappling ropes.
'"Finally I went out to their ship and told them that if they did not leave by five o'clock we would bring a warship out and make them leave. The warship came alongside with men marching on deck and at two minutes to five they cast anchor and moved out the harbor under our escort. As we left them they took off their sandals and threw, them at us and spit at us.
"When they got back to India they started a riot and two-thirds of them were killed and the rest captured. Then the war started and I left but shortly afterwards our interpreter who had been threatened with myself was shot while in the courtroom.
"This is just an example." concluded Colonel Warden, "of how other nations seek to make trouble for Great Britain when they are planning a war."
A plan for the relief of unemployment was submitted by Mr. Harding and a committee was appointed to present it to the Border Chamber of Commerce. The plan has been tried and found sound in Rochester, New York, and now other cities are undertaking it. It calls for a canvass of all citizens and obtaining their pledges to spend whatever amount they can in the next three months on improving homes, factories, stores, buildings and grounds and for the purchase of new articles. In Rochester and Monroe County the residents pledged themselves to spend $6.026.351.95 during the next three months. The plan is designed to prevent hoarding of money and to create employment.
[AL: A remarkable display of the racist, classist, conspiracy theorizing of the Canadian military and political elite, especially the ‘small fry’ of this class - local administrators, politicians, police, prison, military and capitalists, the powerful on a municipal or rural level, who can only understand events in their time as the acts of agitators and foreign enemies. It’s clearly a post-facto argument, too, sort of like The Simpsons’ Moe claiming ‘even when I knew it was the bears, I knew it was them [the immigrants].’ People like Warden opposed to Sikh immigration or strikers didn’t hide behind ‘imperial Germany did it’ at the time - they just argued that White Canada had to keep out the wrong colour and punish the labour agitator. The implication here, too, is that the unrest of the Great Depression was being caused by the Soviet Union.]
#komagata maru incident#komagata maru#vancouver#windsor#racism in canada#xenophobia in canada#conspiracy theory#canada in the british empire#local elites#lions club#prison officer#essex county jail#british raj#anti-immigrant sentiment#indian immigration to canada#great depression in canada
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Dagshai Jail Museum | Explore The Past
1890: Dagshai Jail A British-era garrison jail built in 1849 was transformed into a museum in 2011. It’s the second prison of its sort in India, after the Andamans Cellular Jail.
This T-shaped, fortress-like edifice is positioned on a steep hill. Its 54 high-security cells, some for solitary confinement, feature over-engineered iron grill gates with the largest bolts and keyholes ever. An…
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#Andamans Cellular Jail#Dagshai Jail#Dagshai Jail Museum#Eamon de Valera#Irish Catholic troops#Komagata Maru#Nasiri Regiment#Nasiri Regiment (1st King George&039;s Own Gurkha Rifles#Nathuram Godse
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Instead of conceiving of oceans only as sites and surfaces of study, I view them as aqueous modes of thinking and as interconnected archives. Drawing inspiration from Indigenous, Black, and Caribbean artists, poets, and scholars and from the maritime expertise of subaltern seafarers, oceans as method reorients planetary views from land to sea, joining seemingly distant geographies, discrepant temporalities, and histories.
Renisa Mawani in The Funambulist. Oceans As Method: Law, Violence and Climate Catastrophe
Across Oceans of Law: The Komagata Maru and Jurisdiction in the Time of Empire
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Holidays 5.23
Holidays
Angelica Day (French Republic)
Aretha Franklin Appreciation Day (Michigan)
Aromanian National Day (Balkans; a.k.a. Aromanians, Vlachs, or Macedo-Romanians)
Asian Corpsetwt Day [Every 23rd]
Best Friend-in-Law Day
Bifocals Day
Bluebell Day
Caracal Day
Climb A Tree Day
Day of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Azerbaijan)
Day of Ukrainian Marines (Ukraine)
Divorce Day (UK)
Empire Air Day (UK)
Empire Day (Bermuda)
EMS Save-a-Life Day Day
Festival of Saint Sarah the Egyptian (Sara Kali the Black Queen; a.k.a. Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France) begins [until 25th]
Go For A Walk In Your Swim Fins Day
Go Nissan Day
Harvesting Healing Day
Heroes’ Day (Ukraine)
International Day of Women’s Football
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (UN)
International GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day
International Synthesizer Day
Isis Asteroid Day
Kids Ocean Day (California)
Kiss Day (Japan)
Komagata Maru Remembrance Day (Canada)
Labour Day (Jamaica)
Linnaeus Day (Sweden)
Lucky Penny Day
Mass Graves Day (Iraq)
Mayoring Day (Rye, Sussex, UK)
Melissa McBride Day
Mesmerism Day
Moog Day
National Apology Day
National Best Friend-in-Law Day
National Braid Day
National Canine Cancer Awareness Day
National Day (Morocco)
National Ethan Day
National Fill Your Thermos Brand Bottle Day
National Girls Learn Coding Day
National Goat Day
National Infantry Day (Ukraine)
National Medical Coder Day
National MILF Day
National Reed Day
National Stop the Bleed Day
National Tea Cosy Day
143 Day (Mr. Rogers)
PitDark Pitch Day
Stormy Daniels Day
Students’ Day (Mexico)
World Crohn's and Colitis Day
World Day Against Melanoma
World Turtle Day
World Wrestling Day
Youth Day (Tajikistan)
Food & Drink Celebrations
Dunkin Iced Coffee Day
National Asparagus Day
National Drinking with Chickens Day
National Pork Roll Day
National Taffy Day
Independence & Related Days
Ausveria (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]
Bonumland (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]
Constitution Day (Germany)
Plan for Palestine Independence by 1949 (Approved by UK Parliament; 1939)
Reberia (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]
South Carolina Statehood Day (#8; 1788)
4th Thursday in May
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day [Thursday of Memorial Day Weekend]
Red Nose Day (US) [Last Thursday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
World Chardonnay Day [Thursday before Memorial Day]
Weekly Holidays beginning May 23 (3rd Full Week)
National Safe Sun Week (thru 5.29)
Festivals Beginning May 23, 2024
Asian Festival of Children’s Content (Singapore) [thru 5.26]
Book World Prague (Prague, Czech Republic) [thru 5.26]
Hay Festival of Literature and Arts (Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom) [thru 6.2]
Hot Luck (Auto, Texas) [thru 5.26]
Kerrville Folk Festival (Kerrville, Texas) [thru 6.9]
Kodiak Crab Festival (Kodiak, Alaska) [thru 5.27]
Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival (Port Clinton, Ohio) [thru 5.27]
Patriotic Festival (Norfolk, Virginia) [thru 5.26]
Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival (Ware Shoals, South Carolina) [thru 5.25]
Feast Days
Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Amaldus Nielsen (Artology)
Anathansius (Positivist; Saint)
Appreciate Reptiles Day (Pastafarian)
Bertholet Flemalle (Artology)
Bluebell Day (Shamanism)
Bufi the Toad (Muppetism)
Carl Bloch (Artology)
Carista (Day of Peace in the Family; Pagan)
Declaration of the Bab (Baba'i)
Desiderius, Bishop of Langres (Christian; Saint)
Desiderius of Vienne (Christian; Saint)
Euphrosyne of Polotsk (Christian; Saint)
Franz Kline (Artology)
Giovanni Battista de' Rossi (Christian; Saint)
Guibert of Gemblours (Christian; Saint)
Harold Hitchcock (Artology)
Ivo of Chartres (Christian; Saint)
John Baptist Rossi (Christian; Saint)
József Rippl-Rónai (Artology)
Julia of Corsica (Christian; Saint)
Leontius of Rostov (Christian; Marty)
Margaret Fuller (Writerism)
Mitch Albom (Writerism)
Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler (Episcopal Church (USA))
Peter Matthiessen (Writerism)
Quintian, Lucius and Julian (Christian; Saints)
Rosalia (Ancient Rome)
Simon the Zealot (Abkhazia)
Slim Pickens Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Tubilustrium (Ceremony to Purify the Ceremonial Trumpets; Ancient Rome) [also 3.23]
Turtle Day (Pastafarian)
Vulcan's Day (Ancient Rome)
William of Perth (Christian; Saint)
William of Rochester (Christian; Saint)
Lunar Calendar Holidays
Full Moon [5th of the Year] (a.k.a. ...
Bright Moon (Celtic)
Buddha Day (Buddhism)
Budding Moon (Traditional)
Corn Planting Moon (Alternate)
Dragon Moon (China)
Egg Laying Moon (Traditional)
Fell Moon (South Africa)
Flower Moon (Amer. Indian, North America, Traditional)
Grass Moon (Neo-Pagan)
Hare Moon (England, Wicca)
Leaf Budding Moon (Traditional)
Milk Moon (Colonial)
Panther Moon (Choctaw)
Planting (Cherokee, Traditional)
Southern Hemisphere: Beaver, Frost, Hunter’s
Buddha Day [Around 5th Full Moon of the Year] (a.k.a. ...
Buddha Jayanti (Nepal)
Buddha Purnima (Parts of India)
Buddha Purnuma (Bangladesh)
Hari Raya Waisaki (Indonesia)
Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana (Bhutan)
Saga Dawa (Sikkim, India)
Shyadar Pidar (Parts of India)
Vesak Day (Singapore, Sri Lanka)
Visakha Bucha Day (Thailand)
Visakh Bochea (Cambodia)
Wesak (Malaysia)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
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Bruce Almighty (Film; 2003)
Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins (Novel; 2012)
Cat Nipped (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)
The China Plate (Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1931)
David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell (Book; 2014)
Doctor Faustus, by Thomas Mann (Novel; 1947)
Dragonquest, by Anne McCaffrey (Novel; 1971) [Dragonriders of Pern #2]
The Dwarf, by Pär Lagerkvist (Novel; 1944)
The Fabulous Riverboat, by Philip José Farmer (Novel; 1971) [Riverworld #2]
Fidelio (Final Version), by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Opera; 1814)
Fish Tales (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)
Follow That Dream (Film; 1964)
Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns (Music Documentary Film; 2003)
The Gong Show Movie (Film; 1980)
I’ll Be There For You, by The Rembrandt’s (Song/Friends Theme Song; 1995)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Film; 1984)
Injun Trouble (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1951)
Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell (Novel; 1960)
The Kids Are Alright (Documentary Film; 1979)
Law and Audrey (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1952)
Lights Fantastic (WB MM Cartoon; 1942)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Film; 1997)
The Marshall Mathers LP, by Eminem (Album; 2000)
Much Ado About Nutting (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)
A Mutt in a Rut (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)
Nutty News (WB LT Cartoon; 1942)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (Film; 1973)
Patience, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Operetta; 1881)
Persepolis (Animated Film; 2007)
The Shining (Film; 1980)
Silly Scandals (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)
Taking the Long Way, by the Dixie Chicks (Album; 2006)
The Thin Man (Film; 1934)
Tommy, by The Who (Album; 1969)
X-Men: Days of Future Past (Film; 2014)
Today’s Name Days
Alma, Desiree, Renate (Austria)
Deziderije, Nada, Vilim, Želimir, Željko (Croatia)
Vladimír (Czech Republic)
Desiderus (Denmark)
Lii, Liidi, Liidia, Ly, Lydia (Estonia)
Lyydia, Lyyli (Finland)
Didier (France)
Alma, Désirée, Renate (Germany)
Dezső (Hungary)
Desiderio (Italy)
Leontīne, Ligija, Lonija (Latvia)
Gertautas, Ivona, Tautvydė (Lithuania)
Oddlaug, Oddleif (Norway)
Budziwoj, Dezyderiusz, Dezydery, Emilia, Iwona, Jan, Leontyna, Michał, Symeon (Poland)
Mihail (România)
Želmíra (Slovakia)
Desiderio (Spain)
Desideria, Desirée (Sweden)
Allard, Desirae, Desire, Desiree (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 144 of 2024; 222 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of week 21 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 12 of 28]
Chinese: Month 4 (Ji-Si), Day 15 (Ding-Hai)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 15 Iyar 5784
Islamic: 15 Dhu al-Qada 1445
J Cal: 24 Magenta; Threesday [24 of 30]
Julian: 10 May 2024
Moon: 100%: Full Moon
Positivist: 3 St. Paul (6th Month) [Anathansius]
Runic Half Month: Ing (Expansive Energy) [Day 14 of 15]
Season: Spring (Day 66 of 92)
Week: 3rd Full Week of May
Zodiac: Gemini (Day 3 of 31)
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Holidays 5.23
Holidays
Angelica Day (French Republic)
Aretha Franklin Appreciation Day (Michigan)
Aromanian National Day (Balkans; a.k.a. Aromanians, Vlachs, or Macedo-Romanians)
Asian Corpsetwt Day [Every 23rd]
Best Friend-in-Law Day
Bifocals Day
Bluebell Day
Caracal Day
Climb A Tree Day
Day of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Azerbaijan)
Day of Ukrainian Marines (Ukraine)
Divorce Day (UK)
Empire Air Day (UK)
Empire Day (Bermuda)
EMS Save-a-Life Day Day
Festival of Saint Sarah the Egyptian (Sara Kali the Black Queen; a.k.a. Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France) begins [until 25th]
Go For A Walk In Your Swim Fins Day
Go Nissan Day
Harvesting Healing Day
Heroes’ Day (Ukraine)
International Day of Women’s Football
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (UN)
International GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day
International Synthesizer Day
Isis Asteroid Day
Kids Ocean Day (California)
Kiss Day (Japan)
Komagata Maru Remembrance Day (Canada)
Labour Day (Jamaica)
Linnaeus Day (Sweden)
Lucky Penny Day
Mass Graves Day (Iraq)
Mayoring Day (Rye, Sussex, UK)
Melissa McBride Day
Mesmerism Day
Moog Day
National Apology Day
National Best Friend-in-Law Day
National Braid Day
National Canine Cancer Awareness Day
National Day (Morocco)
National Ethan Day
National Fill Your Thermos Brand Bottle Day
National Girls Learn Coding Day
National Goat Day
National Infantry Day (Ukraine)
National Medical Coder Day
National MILF Day
National Reed Day
National Stop the Bleed Day
National Tea Cosy Day
143 Day (Mr. Rogers)
PitDark Pitch Day
Stormy Daniels Day
Students’ Day (Mexico)
World Crohn's and Colitis Day
World Day Against Melanoma
World Turtle Day
World Wrestling Day
Youth Day (Tajikistan)
Food & Drink Celebrations
Dunkin Iced Coffee Day
National Asparagus Day
National Drinking with Chickens Day
National Pork Roll Day
National Taffy Day
Independence & Related Days
Ausveria (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]
Bonumland (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]
Constitution Day (Germany)
Plan for Palestine Independence by 1949 (Approved by UK Parliament; 1939)
Reberia (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]
South Carolina Statehood Day (#8; 1788)
4th Thursday in May
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day [Thursday of Memorial Day Weekend]
Red Nose Day (US) [Last Thursday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
World Chardonnay Day [Thursday before Memorial Day]
Weekly Holidays beginning May 23 (3rd Full Week)
National Safe Sun Week (thru 5.29)
Festivals Beginning May 23, 2024
Asian Festival of Children’s Content (Singapore) [thru 5.26]
Book World Prague (Prague, Czech Republic) [thru 5.26]
Hay Festival of Literature and Arts (Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom) [thru 6.2]
Hot Luck (Auto, Texas) [thru 5.26]
Kerrville Folk Festival (Kerrville, Texas) [thru 6.9]
Kodiak Crab Festival (Kodiak, Alaska) [thru 5.27]
Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival (Port Clinton, Ohio) [thru 5.27]
Patriotic Festival (Norfolk, Virginia) [thru 5.26]
Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival (Ware Shoals, South Carolina) [thru 5.25]
Feast Days
Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Amaldus Nielsen (Artology)
Anathansius (Positivist; Saint)
Appreciate Reptiles Day (Pastafarian)
Bertholet Flemalle (Artology)
Bluebell Day (Shamanism)
Bufi the Toad (Muppetism)
Carl Bloch (Artology)
Carista (Day of Peace in the Family; Pagan)
Declaration of the Bab (Baba'i)
Desiderius, Bishop of Langres (Christian; Saint)
Desiderius of Vienne (Christian; Saint)
Euphrosyne of Polotsk (Christian; Saint)
Franz Kline (Artology)
Giovanni Battista de' Rossi (Christian; Saint)
Guibert of Gemblours (Christian; Saint)
Harold Hitchcock (Artology)
Ivo of Chartres (Christian; Saint)
John Baptist Rossi (Christian; Saint)
József Rippl-Rónai (Artology)
Julia of Corsica (Christian; Saint)
Leontius of Rostov (Christian; Marty)
Margaret Fuller (Writerism)
Mitch Albom (Writerism)
Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler (Episcopal Church (USA))
Peter Matthiessen (Writerism)
Quintian, Lucius and Julian (Christian; Saints)
Rosalia (Ancient Rome)
Simon the Zealot (Abkhazia)
Slim Pickens Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Tubilustrium (Ceremony to Purify the Ceremonial Trumpets; Ancient Rome) [also 3.23]
Turtle Day (Pastafarian)
Vulcan's Day (Ancient Rome)
William of Perth (Christian; Saint)
William of Rochester (Christian; Saint)
Lunar Calendar Holidays
Full Moon [5th of the Year] (a.k.a. ...
Bright Moon (Celtic)
Buddha Day (Buddhism)
Budding Moon (Traditional)
Corn Planting Moon (Alternate)
Dragon Moon (China)
Egg Laying Moon (Traditional)
Fell Moon (South Africa)
Flower Moon (Amer. Indian, North America, Traditional)
Grass Moon (Neo-Pagan)
Hare Moon (England, Wicca)
Leaf Budding Moon (Traditional)
Milk Moon (Colonial)
Panther Moon (Choctaw)
Planting (Cherokee, Traditional)
Southern Hemisphere: Beaver, Frost, Hunter’s
Buddha Day [Around 5th Full Moon of the Year] (a.k.a. ...
Buddha Jayanti (Nepal)
Buddha Purnima (Parts of India)
Buddha Purnuma (Bangladesh)
Hari Raya Waisaki (Indonesia)
Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana (Bhutan)
Saga Dawa (Sikkim, India)
Shyadar Pidar (Parts of India)
Vesak Day (Singapore, Sri Lanka)
Visakha Bucha Day (Thailand)
Visakh Bochea (Cambodia)
Wesak (Malaysia)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
Addicted to Love (Film; 1997)
The Asphalt Jungle (Film; 1950)
Blended (Film; 2014)
Born This Way, by Lady Gaga (Album; 2011)
Brassed Off (Film; 1996)
Bruce Almighty (Film; 2003)
Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins (Novel; 2012)
Cat Nipped (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)
The China Plate (Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1931)
David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell (Book; 2014)
Doctor Faustus, by Thomas Mann (Novel; 1947)
Dragonquest, by Anne McCaffrey (Novel; 1971) [Dragonriders of Pern #2]
The Dwarf, by Pär Lagerkvist (Novel; 1944)
The Fabulous Riverboat, by Philip José Farmer (Novel; 1971) [Riverworld #2]
Fidelio (Final Version), by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Opera; 1814)
Fish Tales (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)
Follow That Dream (Film; 1964)
Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns (Music Documentary Film; 2003)
The Gong Show Movie (Film; 1980)
I’ll Be There For You, by The Rembrandt’s (Song/Friends Theme Song; 1995)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Film; 1984)
Injun Trouble (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1951)
Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell (Novel; 1960)
The Kids Are Alright (Documentary Film; 1979)
Law and Audrey (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1952)
Lights Fantastic (WB MM Cartoon; 1942)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Film; 1997)
The Marshall Mathers LP, by Eminem (Album; 2000)
Much Ado About Nutting (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)
A Mutt in a Rut (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)
Nutty News (WB LT Cartoon; 1942)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (Film; 1973)
Patience, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Operetta; 1881)
Persepolis (Animated Film; 2007)
The Shining (Film; 1980)
Silly Scandals (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)
Taking the Long Way, by the Dixie Chicks (Album; 2006)
The Thin Man (Film; 1934)
Tommy, by The Who (Album; 1969)
X-Men: Days of Future Past (Film; 2014)
Today’s Name Days
Alma, Desiree, Renate (Austria)
Deziderije, Nada, Vilim, Želimir, Željko (Croatia)
Vladimír (Czech Republic)
Desiderus (Denmark)
Lii, Liidi, Liidia, Ly, Lydia (Estonia)
Lyydia, Lyyli (Finland)
Didier (France)
Alma, Désirée, Renate (Germany)
Dezső (Hungary)
Desiderio (Italy)
Leontīne, Ligija, Lonija (Latvia)
Gertautas, Ivona, Tautvydė (Lithuania)
Oddlaug, Oddleif (Norway)
Budziwoj, Dezyderiusz, Dezydery, Emilia, Iwona, Jan, Leontyna, Michał, Symeon (Poland)
Mihail (România)
Želmíra (Slovakia)
Desiderio (Spain)
Desideria, Desirée (Sweden)
Allard, Desirae, Desire, Desiree (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 144 of 2024; 222 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of week 21 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 12 of 28]
Chinese: Month 4 (Ji-Si), Day 15 (Ding-Hai)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 15 Iyar 5784
Islamic: 15 Dhu al-Qada 1445
J Cal: 24 Magenta; Threesday [24 of 30]
Julian: 10 May 2024
Moon: 100%: Full Moon
Positivist: 3 St. Paul (6th Month) [Anathansius]
Runic Half Month: Ing (Expansive Energy) [Day 14 of 15]
Season: Spring (Day 66 of 92)
Week: 3rd Full Week of May
Zodiac: Gemini (Day 3 of 31)
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Accepting the blame: The play Komagata Maru
Every post-colonial writing envisions a reality that perceives truth that sides with the subjugated, allowing a discourse that deals with the issues faced by the ‘colonized’. This rewriting of historical fact from an alternative point of view requires an engaging outlet that makes sure that the context of the argument against colonial enterprise is well formed and widely received.
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Baba Gurdit Singh.
Baba Gurdit Singh (25 August 1860 – 24 July 1954) was the central figure in the Komagata Maru incident of 1914,[1] one of several incidents in the history of early 20th century involving exclusion laws in both Canada and the United States designed to keep out immigrants of only Asian origin.
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The Journey of Indian Immigration in Canada: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective
Indian immigration in Canada has a rich and diverse history, spanning over a century. This journey reflects not only the economic and political dynamics of both countries but also the enduring spirit of the Indian diaspora seeking new opportunities on foreign shores. This article delves into the historical and contemporary aspects of Indian immigration in Canada, shedding light on the challenges, contributions, and evolution of this vibrant community.
Historical Waves of Immigration
The roots of Indian immigration in Canada can be traced back to the late 19th century when a small number of Punjabi Sikh men arrived seeking economic prospects, often finding work in industries like lumber and agriculture. This marked the beginning of a relationship that would eventually lead to a significant Indian presence in the country. The early 20th century saw an influx of Indian immigrants, many of whom faced harsh working conditions and discriminatory laws.
Challenges and Discrimination
The history of Indian immigration in Canada is also marked by challenges and discrimination. The infamous "Continuous Journey Regulation" of 1908, enacted to restrict Indian immigration, required individuals to arrive in Canada by a continuous journey from their country of origin, a condition not applicable to European immigrants. This discriminatory policy led to the infamous Komagata Maru incident in 1914, where a ship carrying Indian passengers was denied entry, highlighting the racial bias of the time.
Contributions and Cultural Enrichment
Despite the hardships, the Indian immigrant community in Canada persevered and made significant contributions to various sectors. One notable area is agriculture, where Punjabi immigrants played a crucial role in transforming the agricultural landscape of British Columbia. Over time, Indian Canadians also excelled in academia, business, politics, and the arts, enriching the multicultural fabric of the nation.
Contemporary Landscape
In recent decades, Indian immigration in Canada has taken on a new complexion. While the historical ties between the two countries remain strong, the focus has shifted towards skilled migration. Canada's welcoming immigration policies and the growing demand for skilled professionals have attracted a diverse range of Indian talent, including IT professionals, healthcare workers, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
Economic Impact
The Indian diaspora has played a pivotal role in Canada's economy. Many Indian immigrants are highly educated and bring with them a wealth of skills and knowledge. This has contributed to Canada's competitiveness on the global stage. Additionally, the entrepreneurial spirit within the Indian community has led to the establishment of numerous businesses, creating jobs and driving innovation.
Cultural Integration
Cultural integration is another noteworthy aspect of Indian immigration in Canada. Over the years, Indian festivals, cuisine, and traditions have become an integral part of Canada's multicultural mosaic. Diwali, Holi, and Eid are celebrated with enthusiasm across the country. Indian restaurants and grocery stores are commonplace, offering a taste of home to the community and introducing Canadian residents to the rich diversity of Indian culture.
Challenges Today
Despite the progress, challenges persist. Some members of the Indian diaspora still face instances of racism and discrimination. Issues related to the recognition of foreign credentials and the struggle to maintain cultural identity within a rapidly changing environment also persist. Community organisations and advocacy groups continue to work towards addressing these challenges and fostering greater inclusivity.
The Bottom Line
The journey of Indian immigration in Canada is a testament to the resilience, perseverance, and contributions of a vibrant community. From the early struggles against discriminatory policies to the contemporary successes in various fields, Indian Canadians have left an indelible mark on the nation. As Canada continues to embrace diversity and multiculturalism, the Indian diaspora remains an integral part of the country's social, economic, and cultural fabric. The historical roots and modern aspirations of this community continue to shape the narrative of Indian immigration in Canada, creating a story of strength and triumph in the face of adversity.
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Komagata Maru’s History in Compton’s “The Outer Harbour”
Komagata Maru’s History in Compton’s “The Outer Harbour”
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The Outer Harbour by Compton is an interesting story that illustrates the sufferings of humankind a century ago. The book is a collection of numerous loosely related short stories. The author keenly uses fiction narratives to explore the complex relationships between urban life, history, identity, and various socio-political patterns. The characters in the story are engaged in…
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A memorial in Vancouver meant to acknowledge a racist chapter in Canada's history has been defaced with white paint.
"What a disgrace," said Raj Singh Toor after learning about the white paint spread on a section of the memorial listing the names of people who had been aboard the ship in 1914 when they were denied entry to Canada due to racist laws at the time.
Toor's grandfather was aboard the Komagata Maru. He speaks for the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society.
The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Police Department did not immediately respond to calls about the vandalism.
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#Komagata Maru#Vancouver#British Columbia#Racism#Xenophobia#cdnpoli#canada#canadian politics#canadian news#canadian
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Americans: "wow, Canada is so much better than America when it comes to racial equality and immigration!
Me, a Canadian, knowing full well about the Komagata Maru:
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#this is really specific#i know#just.....yikes#im canadian if you didn't already know#Komagata Maru#a.txt#100+#1000#4000
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Komagata Maru: The voyage that exposed the British Empire for what it was — a glorified profit-seeking operation
Komagata Maru: The voyage that exposed the British Empire for what it was — a glorified profit-seeking operation
In the last couple of decades, a number of forgotten historical stories have resurfaced, filmed and thus, a whole new generation of people have come face-to-face with these stories. One such story is of the Battle of Saragarhiwhich took place in 1897. In this stirring tale, a group of 21 Sikh soldiers dug in to make a last stand defending the…
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#Battle of Saragarhi#British Empire#British Indian Army#British rule in India#Canada immigration#Ghadar movement#Gurdit Singh#Komagata Maru#Komagata Maru incident#MK Gandhi#Queen Victoria#Sikh population in Canada#The British In India#The British Raj
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Springdale Public Library - Brampton, Canada - RDHA
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