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The Indo-Canadia Cultural Association of Durham inc. (ICCAD) strives in its every effort to promote tolerance, understanding and inclusiveness among the residents of Durham Region.
May 01,2012
South Asian Heritage Festival 2012
The Indo-Canadian Cultural Assoc. of Durham Presents “South Asian Heritage Festival 2012” partnered with the Town of Ajax, the Afghan Community Council, the Durham Tamil Association, the Tamil Cultural and Academic Society of Durham, Friends Indeed Canada, d-Maatrik and the Nepalese-Canadian Community Services.
Month of May 2012 is proclaimed as “South Asian Heritage Month” by town of Ajax on April 23, 2012.
Cultural events throughout the month will culminate in a celebration of Arts and Culture to be held at the St. Francis Cultural Centre in Ajax on Saturday May 26th at 4pm.
The celebration will include an art show, heritage displays and music and dance performances presented by the south Asian cultural groups.
As well we are fortunate to be screening the compelling Afghan film ‘An Act Of Dishonour’ directed by Nelofer Pazira critically acclaimed internationally as the star of “Kandahar” and co-director the widely praised documentary ‘Return to Kandahar’.
Mr. Chris Alexander M.P. Canada’s former Ambassador to Afghanistan and Shashi Bhatia will MC the event. For more info please click Here
March 12,2012
MRI to Rouge Valley
"The Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham Inc., is proud to donate $1000.00 to
(Image is everything campaign) Rouge Valley, Ajax / Pickering Hospital on March 12, 2012.
ICCAD believes that bringing an MRI to Rouge Valley Ajax / Pickering Hospital
will help ensure that there is the best health care available close to home.
ICCAD thanks its members who helped making this possible."
Feb. 25, 2012
“Heritage Day” Celebration
The Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham a proud partner with the city of Pickering, participated in a “Heritage Day” Celebration on Feb. 25, 2012 at the Pickering Town Center. Together with our display table exhibiting artifacts of Indian art and heritage the ICCAD show-cased it culture by dance and music. Our efforts were applauded by city officials, leaders of the community and a large audience of all back-ground.
October 08,2011
Great success to our Raas-Garba event
Thank you everyone for coming to our Ras-Garba event and made it very successful.
August 7, 2011
Partners in Unity, Harmony and Continued Progress towards a Bright and Healthy Future
The Indo Canadian Cultural Association of Durham (ICCAD) Health and Wellness Symposium took place on July 16 at Pickering Recreation Complex from 10am-4pm.
This Symposium raised the level of awareness and education on chronic disease, and allowed all communities particularly South Asian community to become proactive, self-aware and to co-management their disease with health professionals, while maintaining cultural and ethnic sensitivity. Keynote speakers were respected community health professionals with chronic disease perspectives that are relevant to all Canadians.
15 vendors including City of Pickering-Health and Fitness, Canadian Blood Services, Courtyard Chiropractic Health Center, Lotus Esprit, Eat Right, CER Cancer program, Ayurvedic lifestyles inc. USANA Health Services, Nutrition Therapy, Central East CCAC, St. John Ambulance just to mention few, showcased their products, services and tools that were cost effective and easy to use for all.
The ICCAD appreciated Chris Alexander MP, Joe Dickson MPP, Durham Chair Roger Anderson, Mayor Dave Ryan, Dr. Romas Stas, Dr. Khan, Dr. Bhargava, Officer Corey Walsh, Chief Mike Ewles DPRS and EcoHealth Canada for their commitment to health and wellness as they were our partners in Unity and Harmony towards a bright and healthy future.
Our heartfelt thanks to Minister Leona Aglukkaq minister of Health Canada and Minister Margarett, Best, minister of Health Ontario who recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing chronic diseases and applauded our commitment to health and wellness.
This event would not have possible without our partners City of Pickering and EcoHealth Canada Inc. Our heartfelt thank to the members of the organizing team, volunteers and many friends who made this day a huge success.
South Asian Heritage Festival 2012
May 26, 2012 at 4:00p.m.
The St. Francis Cultural Centre in Ajax
Senior Citizens Activity Programme.
Starting- April 13, 2012. (Wednesday 1:00pm to 5:00pm)
Every Wednesay till June 27, 2012.
Pickering Recreation Complex.
1865 Valley Farm Road. Pickering.
Picnic and Kite Flying
June 17, 2012 (Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm)
Lookout Point Park, Pickering
(Whites Road south of Bayly St)
Canada Day
July 01, 2012 (Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm)
Kinsman Park, Sandy Beach Rd. Pickering
Park Clean Up
July 29, 2012 (Sunday 1:00pm to 3:00pm)
Lookout Point Park, Pickering
(Whites Rd south od Bayly St)
Festival of India's Heritage
August 26, 2012 (Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm)
Pickering Civic Centre & Pickering Recreation Complex
1865 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering.
Raas Garba (Navratri)
October 20, 2012 (Saturday 7:00pm to 12:00am)
Ajax, Community Centre.
Diwali Celiberation
November 03, 2012 (Saturday 7:00pm to 12:00am)
Ajax, Community Centre.