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㌀ 倀愀最攀⸀ ㈀㐀 The Indian Diaspora Journal | March 2018 | Issue 03 | PAGE 2 Indian Diaspora Council International (IDC) IDC JOURNAL Editorial Team Established 1997, New York, USA Chief Editor & Art Director: (Vacant) Post Office Box 650523, Queens, New York 11365, USA Global Contributing Editors Tel: +1(347) 494.1502 USA - Oscar Ramjeet www.indiandiasporacouncil.org France - Ragini Arasen eMail: info@indiandiasporacouncil United Kingdom - Nayesh Radia INTERNATIONAL TEAM Netherlands – Prof. Mohan Gautam President, International: Ashook Ramsaran Canada - Cliff Rajkumar; Janet Naidu Secretary: Jhairam Persaud India - Prof. Ghan Shyam; Treasurer (Actg.): Ronald Lochan Prof. Chandershekhar Bhat Director, Community Affairs: Dr. Sharla Madho-Khargi Australia - Dr Satish Rai Director, United Nations Liaison: Harbachan Singh, Esq. Mauritius - Kriti Lata Ram Director, Legal Affairs: Oscar Ramjet South Africa - Rita Abraham, Farook Khan Director, Cultural Outreach: Santram Dukhbhanjan Reunion Island - Jean Regis Ramsamy Director, Academic & Cultural Outreach: Prof. Ghan Shyam Trinidad & Tobago – Mahadaye Ramlagan Director, Events Logistics: Peter Persaud Deo Gosine Chair, Resolutions Committee: Dr. Piyush Agrawal Guyana – Prakash Singh Director, Girmitya Arts & Media: Dr. Satish Rai St Vincent - Dr. Arnold Thomas Director, Global Philanthropy: Dennis Ramdahin Guadeloupe - Jean S. Sahai Director, Disaster Preparedness: Seopaul Singh Belize - Sylvia Gilharry Perez Director, Health & Wellness Forum: Rini Johar Grenada - Shadel Nyack Compton Chair, Diaspora Entrepreneurship: Boysie Siew Malaysia - Dr. Denison Jayasooria Chair, Indian Diaspora World Business Forum: Deo Gosine International Contributors - Chair, Women’s Forum: Rita Abraham Dennis Ramdahin; Harbachan Singh; Vidur Dindyal; Prof. Maurits Hassankhan Ambassador, West Bengal: Mridul Pathak Ambassador, Uttar Pradesh Diaspora: Madhukar Jetley Additional team members welcome IDC Global Affiliates: Indian Diaspora Countries The Indian Diaspora Journal | March 2018 | Issue 03 | PAGE 3 Events Calendar 18 March 2018 – New York, USA IDC International in collaboration with USA, Canada, UK, SA & Caribbean organizations o Forum on Women's Empowerment & Advocacy: Social, Economic & Political o A centennial tribute to the late Dr. Cheddi B. Jagan, commemorating his life, legacy and influence on the people of Guyana, the Caribbean and globally. o Celebrating the diversity, strength, achievements and contributions of the Indian Diaspora and recognition of high achievers. http://www.indiandiasporacouncil.org/media.php 24 March, 26 March, 27 March 2018- Trinidad & Tobago 24 March: Supporting Multiple Abilities through Differentiation (Bishop Anstey High School POS) 26 March: The What, How and Why of Impactful Teaching – (UTT Campus) 27 March: Educational Workshop for Adolescents, Parents and Professionals, on Depression and Suicide – Holy Faith Convent Couva. Facilitators: Dr. Karine Clay Ph.D; Dr. Sharla Khargi Ph.D. 29 March 2018 – BOOK LAUNCH - New York, USA by Caribbean Network Enterprise (CNE) Aurora Spring: Prof. Roopnarain Persaud Anatomy of Race Politics: Seopaul Singh Why I Looked for the Divine: Harry McD Persaud April – May 2018: Indian Arrival Days Commemoration 13 Apr 2018 Reunion Island 5 May 2018 Guyana 6 May 2018 St. Lucia 1 6 May 2018 Martinique 7 May 2018 Jamaica 15 May 2018 Fiji 31 May 2018 Trinidad & Tobago http://www.indiandiasporacouncil.org/pdf/GIRMITIYA-MIGRATION-ARRIVAL-HISTORY- Summary-Chart.pdf 22 April – International Mother Earth Day Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network This year's campaign is to “End Plastic Pollution”. https://www.earthday.org/ The Indian Diaspora Journal | March 2018 | Issue 03 | PAGE 4 19-23 June 2018 – Paramaribo, Suriname Conference on Slavery, Indentured Labour, Migration, Diaspora and Identity Formation Organized by Anton de Kom University of Suriname, supported by National Archives Suriname (NAS), the Directorate of Culture and others Venue: University of Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname Contact: Prof. Maurits S. Hassankhan at E-mail: [email protected] 21 June 2018 – International Yoga Day Official United Nations promotion of global health, harmony and peace. International promotion of Yoga, meditation, cultural performances, health and fitness 14 July 2018 – The Carter Center, Atlanta, USA Mandela at 100 – Life & Legacy and the Influence of Gandhian Non-Violence Practices (b. 18 Jul 1981 d. 5 Dec 2018). IDC International in collaboration with global organizations, groups and institutions. Contact: [email protected] 1-2 November 2018 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Forum on Indian Indentureship Encyclopaedia In Conjunction with Indian Diaspora World Convention 2018 (3-4 Nov, 2018) Contact: Indian Diaspora Council at email ID: [email protected] 3-4 November 2018 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Indian Diaspora World Convention 2018 IDC International in collaboration with IDC affiliates and chapters worldwide: In Conjunction with Forum on Indian Indentureship Encyclopaedia (1-2 Nov, 2018) Contact: Indian Diaspora Council at email ID: [email protected] 21-23 January 2019 - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Event: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD 2019) PBD Convention is celebrated to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India. January 9 was day in 1915 that M. Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from S. Africa. Theme: “Role of Indian Diaspora in Building a New India” Chief Guest: Hon. Prime Minister of Mauritius, HE Pravind Kumar Jugnauth The Indian Diaspora Journal | March 2018 | Issue 03 | PAGE 5 IDC On The GO Recent Press Releases http://www.indiandiasporacouncil.org/media.php IDC Mourns the Passing of Winnie –Madikizela-Mandela South African Anti-Apartheid Crusader Remembering Martin Luther King Jr on 50th Anniversary of his Assassination IDC in Solidarity with global MARCH FOR OUR LIVES IDC On-Line Petition for Guyana Postage Stamp – A Centennial Tribute to the late Dr. Cheddi B. Jagan IDC Petition for Guyana Postage Stamp - A Centennial Tribute To the late Dr. Cheddi B. Jagan USA Tribute to Late Dr. Cheddi B. Jagan – Life & Legacy March 18, 2018 Celebrating the diversity, strength, achievements and contributions of the Indian Diaspora Women's Empowerment & Celebrating Diversity on March 18, 2018 Observance of International Women's Day 2018 Observance of Black History Month 2018 Indian Diaspora Council (IDC)’s Greetings on 68th Republic Day of India IDC Establishes Committee on the Plight of Retrenched Sugar Workers in Guyana Honouring the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. IDC Presents Memorandum on Matters of Interest to PIOs from Francophone Territories IDC Proposal to co-name 169th Street in Queens, New York In honor of late Ramesh D. Kalicharran Upcoming IDC Events 14 July 2018 – The Carter Center, Atlanta, USA Mandela at 100 – Life & Legacy and the Influence of Gandhian Non-Violence Practices (b. 18 Jul 1981 d. 5 Dec 2018). IDC International in collaboration with global organizations, groups and institutions. Contact: [email protected] 1-2 November 2018 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Forum on Indian Indentureship Encyclopaedia In Conjunction with Indian Diaspora World Convention 2018 (3-4 Nov, 2018) Contact: Indian Diaspora Council at email ID: [email protected] 3-4 November 2018 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Indian Diaspora World Convention 2018 IDC International in collaboration with IDC affiliates and chapters worldwide: In Conjunction with Forum on Indian Indentureship Encyclopaedia (1-2 Nov, 2018) Contact: Indian Diaspora Council at email ID: [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Nicholas N. Loaknauth, Esq. Attorney-at-Law This page sponsored by http://www.loaknauthlaw.com 1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 Tel: +1.212.641.0745 The Indian Diaspora Journal | March 2018 | Issue 03 | PAGE 6 Welcome to RECENT IDC MEMBERS Name: Anthony (Tony) Subraj Country of Birth: USA Residence: USA Position: Real Estate Management Supporter: Philanthropist, Advocacy Focus: Economic Empowerment Name: Dr. Reena Johar Country of Birth: India Residences: USA India Position: Medicine and Law in USA and India Focus: Health & Wellness Name: Ronald Lochan Country of Birth: Guyana Residence: USA Position: NYC Dept of Environmental Protection Interests: Community Advocacy Name: Veronica Hossein Country of Birth: Guyana Residence: USA Position: Vice President, Financial Manager -, Bank of America Interests: Women’s Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Violence In welcoming recent members, IDC International president Ashook Ramsaran stated that, “We place high value in your positions as pioneers, entrepreneurs, advocates and philanthropists in your respective countries and globally as well. We are appreciative of your interest and commitment to IDC and we welcome your membership in IDC. We look forward to your participation and support of IDC’s events and activities, locally, regionally and at the international levels as IDC continues its efforts to expand in its outreach to connect persons of Indian origin globally”. The Indian Diaspora Journal | March 2018 | Issue 03 | PAGE 7 Happening …. Indian Origin Singer Superb at American Idol, USA Alyssa Raghunandan, 15-year-old from Florida, USA,