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You can find out and keep informed of future events or any other important matters by subscribing to our electronic newsletter which is an option on the newsletters page.  Below is a list of events by Canadian Iranian Foundation:

Upcoming Events in 2012:

  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation proudly present: Norouz Gala: Persian New Year Celebration



    Time: 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM
    Date: Saturday March 24, 2012
    Location: Marriott Pinnacle Hotel,
    1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
    To purchase tickets and/or become a member, please contact CIF's voice mail at
    (604) 696-1121
    Email: admin@cif-bc.com or info@cif-bc.com
    Deadline to purchase tickets is March 20, 2012
    Due to the nature of the program, tickets are non-refundable


  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation 5th Annual Spring and Norouz Festival





    Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
    Date: Sunday March 11th, 2012
    Location: Mickey McDougall Gymnasium,
    200 East 23rd Street, North Vancouver, B.C.
    For Booth Rental Contact Canadian Iranian Foundation:
    C.I.F Office: 604-982-8329
    C.I.F Voicemail: 604-696-1121
    C.I.F.Fax: 604-922-8584
    Email: info@cif-bc.com


  • Canadian Iranian Foundation presents: The Poet's Daughter - Malek O' Shoara Bahar and the Immortal Song of Freedom



    Parvaneh Bahar and Joan Aghevli present their new book on the life and works of Malek O' Shoara Bahar, the last great classical poet of Iran

    A timely first English-language account of Iran's internationally revered poet - a presentation in English & Persian

    This book is in English and will be available for purchase at the talk. Refreshments and entertainment will be available. This event is free.

    Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012
    Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm
    Place: Park royal South, Community Room, 2nd floor
    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    Email: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for the Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

Events held in 2011:

  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation OPEN HOUSE

    Dear friends

    We are delighted to announce that our new office at John Braithwaite Community Center will be soon available, offering a number of services dealing with settlement issues, and also offering counseling with appointment. To celebrate this achievement CIF has an open house on Sunday December 4th at John Braithwaite Community Center. This reception will provide information on CIF's services at the center to the interested participants. This function is free to attend. Refreshments will be served and there will be entertainment. If you wish to attend please call to reserve a place, since space is limited. For more information please contact us through our e mail or voice mail. Please R.S.V.P. by November 30th. 2011

    Date: Sunday Dec. 4
    Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    Place: John Braithwaite Community Center
    145 West 1st Avenue, North Vancouver

    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    Email: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for Photo Gallery Slide Show Shared by Ralph Sultan

    Click here for Photo Gallery

  • Centennial Theatre and the Canadian Iranian Foundation present: Flamenco Rosario



    Date: Friday, November 25, 2011
    Time: 7:30 pm
    Place: 2300 Lonsdale, North Vancouver
    Box Office: 604-984-4484
    Tickets online at www.centennialtheatre.com

    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    Email: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for the Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation invites you to their monthly seminar in Farsi: Six Pillars of Financial Planning in Canada



    Date: November 20th, 2011
    Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm (Doors close at 2:00pm)
    Place: Park Royal Community Room
    Park Royal South, West Vancouver, B.C.

    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    Email: info@cif-bc.com
    Due to limited space we encourage everyone to register before Nov. 18, 2011

    Click here for the English Poster

    Click here for the Persian Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

  • Flamenco Dance Workshop‏

    On Sunday October 16th , members from the dance group Flamenco Rosario will entertain us with an afternoon of dance and music and will introduce this popular Spanish dance, through a workshop with audience participation. Please join us at Park Royal Community Room from 2 – 4pm. This event is free and will be followed by a brief presentation on history of Dance in Iranian Festivals by Massoume Price.

    We also like to remind you that Araz Rismani a very valued member and volunteer of CIF is running for city council in Coquitlam. He has a fundraising concert with several performers following with refreshments on Friday October 7th at 8 pm, at Red Robinson Theater in Coquitlam. For tickets and information please contact: 604-728-0603

    تاریخچه رقص فلامینکو و ارتباط آن با رقص‌های مشرق زمین با همکاری گروه رقص Flamenco Rosario

    در این برنامه شاد رقصنده‌های این گروه، تاریخچه این رقص بسیار محبوب اسپانیولی رابه همراه موسیقی و رقص معرفی‌ خواهند کرد. در خاتمه برنامه، خانم معصومه پرایس در مورد نقش رقص در جشن‌های ایرانی‌ صحبت کوتاهی خواهند کرد. این برنامه برای حمایت از تئاتر سنتنییال و برنامه رقص فلامینکو در تاریخ ۲۶ نوامبر، ساعت 7.30 میباشد.برای اطلاعات بیشتر در مورد این برنامه و تهیه بلیط با تلفن فروش بلیط در تئاتر 604 984 4484 تماس حاصل فرمائید.

    Date: October 16th, 2011
    Time: 2 - 4 PM
    Place: Park Royal South Community Room

    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    E mail: info@cif-bc.com

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  • Canadian Iranian Foundation presents RESP: Registered Education Savings Plan - In association with Vajihe Mofidi from USC (University Scholarship of Canada)

    آشنائی با پس انداز تحصیلی و مزایای آن

    چگونه با پس اندازتحصیلی می توانیم از مزایا وکمک بلاعوض دولت برای تحصیلات فرزندمان برخوردارشویم



    Date: September 18th, 2011
    Time: 2 - 4 PM
    Place: Park Royal South Community Room
    Park Royal Mall West Vancouver, B.C.

    Refreshments will be provided

    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    E mail: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for the Poster

  • You are cordially invited to attend the Canadian Iranian Foundation Volunteer Appreciation and 2011 Scholarship Presentation



    Date: July 17th, 2011
    Time: 2:00 PM
    Place: Park Royal Community Room
    Park Royal Mall West Vancouver, B.C.

    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    Please RSVP by July 09, 2011

    Click here for the Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

    Click here for the event coverage by Goonagoon magazine

    Click here for the Letter of Acknowledgement from UBC and Lions Gate Hospital

    Click here for the Letter of Acknowledgement from West Vancouver Youth Outreach, Ambleside Youth Centre, and North Shore Restorative Justice




  • CIF’s Annual General Meeting

    CIF’s Annual General Meeting is taking place on Sunday June 19th from 2 – 4 pm at the Community Room, South Park Royal. Members wishing to be considered as directors should contact our office to receive application form and director’s rules and responsibilities.

    مجمع عمومی‌سالانه

    بنیاد بدینوسیله به آگاهی‌اعضای محترم میرساند که مجمع عمومی‌سالانه این سازمان در روز یکشنبه ۱۹ ماه جون ۲۰۱۱ از ساعت ۲ - ۴ بعد از ظهر در آدرس زیر برگزار خواهد شد

    Park Royal South, Community Room, 2nd floor

    از اعضا محترم که مایل هستند خود را کاندید برای عضو شدن در هیئت مدیره بکنند، خواهشمندیم فرم الحاقی را پر کرده و اطلاعات مربوط به شرایط لازم را مطالعه فرمایید

    برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر با بنیاد از طریق زیر تماس بگیرید

    • Canadian Iranian Foundation
    • CIF Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    • E mail: info@cif-bc.com
    • P.O. Box 91231, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N6
  • West Vancouver Community Day Parade



    Time: 9:00 AM
    Date: Saturday June 4th, 2011
    Location: Ambelside Park
    West Vancouver

    Click here for the Poster

  • CIF-Interview with Dr.Ross king



  • CIF-Interview with Nassreen Filsoof



  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation proudly present: SIMA BINA & LIAN ENSEMBLE



    Date: Sunday May 22, 2011
    Location: Centennial Theatre,
    2300 Lonsdale Avenue
    North Vancouver, B.C.
    Tickets can be purchased on line from http://www.centennialtheatre.com/ as well as box office: 604-984-4484
    CIF's voice mail: 604-696-1121

  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation invites you to their monthly seminar: Pharmacare and Medical Coverage By Government



    Date: April 17, 2011
    Time: 2-4 pm
    Location: Community Room Park Royal South, West Vancouver
    Admission: Members free, Non-members $4.00
    Doors close at 2:00 pm.
    Due to limited space we encourage every one to register before April 15th, 2011
    Info: voice mail 604-696-1121 email:info@cif-bc.com

  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation proudly present: Norouz Gala: Persian New Year Celebration



    Time: 6:00PM - 12:00 Midnight
    Date: Sunday March 20, 2011
    Location: Marriott Pinnacle Hotel,
    1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
    To purchase tickets and/or become a member, please contact CIF's voice mail at (604) 696-1121
    Email: info@cif-bc.com
    Deadline to purchase tickets is March 16, 2011
    Due to the nature of the program, tickets are non-refundable



  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation & North Vancouver Recreation Commission proudly present: THE 4th ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL



    Time: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
    Date: March 13th, 2011
    Location: Mickey McDougall Gymnasium,
    200 East 23rd Street, North Vancouver, B.C.
    For Booth Rental Contact: info@cif-bc.com, or call 604-696-1121
    CIF Office: 604-990-1117

Events held in 2010:



  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation presents: The Festive Iran, a Pictorial Journey



    Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
    Date: December 19th, 2010
    Location: Park Royal Community Room,
    Park Royal South, West Vancouver, B.C.
    Admission: Member Free, Non-members $4.00
    Refreshments will be provided
    Due to limited space we ask everyone to register by December 18th, 2010
    Info: 604-696-1121
    e-mail: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for the Poster

  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation proudly presents: Adaptation, Orientation and Integration Project



    This program is for adults and newly arrived immigrants with limited English language skills.
    Every Monday 2:00PM - 4:00PM at Park Royal Community Room, Park Royal South, West Vancouver
    Every Tuesday 4:00PM - 7:00PM at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East 2nd
    First trimester starts from December 6th, 2010 to March 7th, 2011
    For more information please contact:
    Mahin Khodabandeh (Program Coordinator): 604-922-3088
    CIF Voice MailInfo: 604-696-1121
    CIF Office: 604-990-1117
    e-mail: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for the Poster
  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation in collaboration with the World Financial Group present the monthly integration seminar on: Retirement plans, investment financial products, insurance and building a financial foundation.



    Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
    Date: November 21, 2010
    Location: Park Royal Community Room,
    Park Royal South, West Vancouver, B.C.
    (Due to limited spaces please register by November 20th, 2010)
    Info: 604-696-1121 or 604-990-1117
    e-mail: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for the Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

  • Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation, by the renowned lawyer: Manijeh Moini



    Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
    Date: Sunday October 17th, 2010
    Location: Park Royal Community Room,
    Park Royal South Shopping Centre, West Vancouver, B.C.
    Please RSVP By October 15th-Space is limited 604-696-1121
    (This event will be in Persian. Light refreshments will be served)

    Click here for the Poster

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  • Family Law in Canada, by the renowned lawyer: Zahra Jenab



    Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
    Date: Sunday September 19th, 2010
    Location: Park Royal Community Room,
    Park Royal South Shopping Centre, West Vancouver
    Admission: Free

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  • Tales of Persia, Stories from Shahnameh (Book of the Kings)



    Time: 8:00PM - 10:00PM
    Date: Saturday September 18, 2010
    Location: Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue,
    North Vancouver

    Click here for the Poster

  • August 7, 2010

    اعلامیه بنیاد کانادا و ایران

    نگاهی‌کوتاه به فرهنگ ایران

  • در روز شنبه ۷ آگوست ۲۰۱۰، موزه وست ونکوور چندین برنامه گوناگون برای آشنایی با فرهنگ ایران را با همکاری فستیوال هنری هارمونی و بنیاد کانادا و ایران تهیه کرده است.این برنامه‌ها از ساعت ۱۱.۳۰ صبح در موزه وست ونکوور شروع می‌‌شوند و تا ساعت ۴.۳۰ بعد از ظهر ادامه دارند. روال برنامه‌ها به صورت زیر می‌‌باشند:

    ۱.۳۰ - ۱۱.۳۰: آشنایی با هنر خطّاطی نستعلیق، توسط استاد سعید زرگری.

    ۱۲ - ۱۱.۳۰: رقص آذری، گروه چیکاکلر با همکاری هنرمندان؛ شلاله ریسمانی، نسیم و بهار سربار.

    ۲ - ۱۲ : موسیقی ایرانی‌، گروه کرشمه با همکاری هنرمندان؛ رامین بهرامی، تنبک و دهل؛ البرز رحمانی، تار؛ علی‌سجادی؛ بربط؛ سینا اتحاد، کمانچه؛ سهراب صائب نیا، سنتور.

    ۲.۵۰ - ۲.۱۰ : پوشاک در ایران: سخن رانی کوتاه به همراه عکس از لباس در ایران باستان و قرون وسطی توسط معصومه پرایس مردم شناش اجتماعی.

    تمام روز: توکل؛ نمایشگاه طراحی لباس توسط فریبا میرزایی هنرمند طراح لباس و پارچه که آثارش بار‌ها در ونکوور به نمایش گذشته شده اند و لباس‌های طراحی شده ایشان آثار هنری ارزشمند و منحصر به فرد می‌‌باشند.

    مکان: موزه وست ونکوور، ۶۸۰ - خیابان ۱۷، وست ونکوور،

    Phone: 604-925-7295

    تماس از طریق بنیاد کانادا و ایران:604-696-1121

    E mail: info@cif-bc.com

    Click here for the Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

  • You are cordially invited to attend the Canadian Iranian Foundation Volunteer Appreciation and 2010 Scholarship Presentation



    Date: July 18th, 2010
    Time: 2:00 PM
    Place: Park Royal Community Room
    Park Royal Mall West Vancouver, B.C.

    Voice mail: 604-696-1121
    Please RSVP by July 10, 2010

    Click here for the Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

  • West Vancouver Community Day Parade



    Time: 9:00 AM
    Date: Saturday June 5th, 2010
    Location: Ambelside Park
    West Vancouver

    Click here for the Poster

  • The Canadian Iranian Foundation invites you to an evening of laughter with the famous Iranian stand up comedian:

    Maz Jobrani

    Time: 8:00 PM
    Date: Friday June 4th, 2010
    Location: Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Avenue
    North Vancouver, B.C.

    Info: voicemail: 604-696-1121
    email: info@cif-bc.com


    Click here for the Persian/English Poster

    Click here for the English Poster

    Click here for Photo Gallery

  • Annual General Meeting Announcement
  • Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM
    Date: May 16th, 2010
    Location: Community Room
    Park Royal Shopping Centre,
    2002 Park Royal South
    West Vancouver, B.C.

      Info: voicemail: 604-696-1121
      email: info@cif-bc.com

      Agenda:

      -Report of 2009 Activities
      -Review of financial report and presentation of the 2010 budget
      -Election of the 2010 Board of Directors
      -Other business

    Events held in 2009:

    Events held in 2008:

    Events held in 2007: