We had a very successful event yesterday at our scholarship award and volunteer appreciation. The event was attended by West Vancouver acting Mayor, Councilor Michael Lewis, Jane Thornthwaite , MLA North Vancouver-Seymour, Judy Savage, director, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation,Professor Ross King, Head of the Asian Studies Department at UBC, Emily Williams, Development Office, Arts Department, along with representatives from the Ambleside Youth Center and North Shore Restorative Youth Society. After the scholarship award ceremony where 10 students each received $1000.oo, volunteers were mentioned, certificates of appreciation were handed over and several glass plaques were awarded to long serving volunteers. The attendees were treated with Iranian music, presented by Firouzeh Peyvandi, Araz Rismani, Keyvan Haghigat, Mohammad Arjomand and Taher Kookehi. Towards the end, four checks were donated to various institutions in Vancouver. Lions Gate Hospital and UBC, each received $10,000. dollars. The $10,000. for UBC was donated for the Persian Language and Iranian Studies Project. Ambelside Youth Centre and North Shore Restorative Youth Society each received $5000.00 for their youth project. The event closed with a sumptious reception.
We also like to let you know that we have moved to our new office in North Vancouver and currently we are looking for some one who can work part-time for two days per week at our office. The applicants should be fluent in English and Persian,have good communication and writing skills and must be computer literate. The salary will be $12.00 per hour.If you know of any one who can help please let us know. For more information contact us through our website or call us.
Canadian Iranian Foundation
CIF Voice Mail: 604-696-1121
E mail: info@ cif-bc.com
P.O. Box 91231, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N6
اطلاعیه بنیاد کانادا و ایران
به اطلاع دوستان و اعضا میرسانیم که در روز یکشنبه ۱۷ جولای، دانش آموزان انتخابی توسط کمیته آموزشی بنیاد کانادا و ایران، در مراسمی بورسهای تحصیلی خود را دریافت خواهند کرد. به هر دانشجو مبلغ هزار دلار پرداخت خواهد شد. در همین مراسم، داوطلبان شرکت کننده در برنامههای بنیاد نیز تقدیر نامه بابت همکاری داوطلبانه با بنیاد را دریافت خواهند کرد. این برنامه با حضور مقامات محلی خواهد بود
در ضمن، بنیاد به اطلاع میرساند که در انتخابات مجمع عمومی در ۱۹ جون، خانومها زهره باران ریز، مهشید سیفی، معصومه پرایس، فرح قانعی، گلی نقیبی و نسرین فیلسوف و آقای عباس حاجیاسماعیلی به عنوان اعضا هیئت مدیره انتخاب شدند. برای اطلاعات بیشر با ما از طریق تلفن و یا تارنما تماس بگیرید
۱۱۲۱ - ۶۹۶ - ۶۰۴
June 2011
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
Saturday June 4th is Community Day in West Vancouver and CIF will be participating as usual. Please do join us in Ambleside Park at 9 am; the parade will start at 10 am. The parade ends at the Community Center in West Vancouver.
Arrival time: All parade participants must be on-site in the marshalling area no later than 9:00 a.m. Access is via 14th Street to the 1300 Block Bellevue Avenue.
Assembly Area: Our parade number is 30. Only parade vehicles will be admitted to the marshalling areas. All Vehicle access to the parade marshalling areas is via 14th Street and Bellevue Street. 13th Street will be closed.
Parking Area: There is limited parking around Ambleside Park. The Park will be closed for parking from 12 midnight to 11:00am, June 4th. Park exit will be available via Argyle Avenue.
بنیاد کانادا و ایران
به آگاهی میرساند که روز شنبه ۴ ماه جون، ۲۰۱۱، بنیاد در راه پیمایی سالیانه و دوستانه ناحیه وست ونکوور شرکت خواهد کرد. این راه پیمایی به منظور آشنایی مردم با مقامات مسئول در ادارت، شهرداری، سازمانهای غیر انتفأعی، کتابخانه، مدارس و غیره میباشد. به همین منظور و از آنجائیکه تعداد زیادی از ایرانیان در این منطقه زندگی میکنند، از ا عضا و دوستان بنیاد کانادا و ایران دعوت میکنیم با ما در این راه پیمایی شرکت کرده و در شناساندن جامعه ایرانی قدم موثری برداریم
محل گرد همایی: پارک امبل ساید
زمان: ۹ صبح در پارک جمع شده و ساعت ۱۰ راه پیمایی آغاز میشود
Our next lecture will be about "Family Law in Canada" with Zahra Jenab, Barrister and Solicitor with her own practice on the North Shore. The lecture will be on Sunday September 19th from 2 - 4 pm at the Park Royal South Community Center. WE encourage you to participate in this informative session.
Canadian Iranian Foundation
CIF Voice Mail: 604-696-1121
E mail: info@ cif-bc.com
P.O. Box 91231, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N6
August 2010
Dear members and friends
We invite you and your friends to join us for this wonderful event on Saturday August 7th at the West Vancouver Museum from 11.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Saturday August 7, 2010
West Vancouver Museum, Harmony Arts Festival & CIF Present:
A Glimpse at Iranian Culture: 11.30 – 4.30pm
680 17th Street, West Vancouver, 604.925.7295
Discover the rich traditions of Iranian culture through traditional dance, music, contemporary fashion and art. This special Harmony Arts Festival event at the West Vancouver Museum will include live performances by the Chichaklar dance group and the Kereshmeh Ensemble, a demonstration of Iranian calligraphy by Saeed Zargari, traditional Iranian tea and delicacies provided by Canadian Iranian Foundation and a presentation on fashion and jewellery by a social anthropologist Massoume Price, and a contemporary fashion display by Fariba Mirzaie, Vancouver based fashion designer and textile artist.
11:30am to 4:30pm: Surrender /Tavakol, a contemporary fashion display by Fariba Mirzaie
Born in Iran, Fariba is a fiber artist who turns to nature for both material and inspiration. The pieces of clothing she creates are truly wearable art. She has produced several solo and group fashion shows and her textile art has been included in several exhibitions in Vancouver.
11:30am-1:30p: Iranian calligraphy demonstration
Master calligrapher, Saeed Zargari will demonstrate 'nastaligh', an Iranian style calligraphy, which was invented more than six hundred years ago.
11:30am-12pm: Chichaklar dance performance
Shahaleh Rismani, Nasime Sarbar & Bahar Sarbar will introduce Iranian Azari folk dancing to the audience.
12-2pm: Kereshmeh Ensemble, Sohrab Saeb & friends
Kereshmeh Ensemble is a leading Persian music ensemble that builds a bridge between the east and west. Kereshmeh Ensemble is based in Vancouver performing in Canada and the United States and in folk music festivals around the world.
Ramin Bahrami: tonbak, dohol
Alborz Rahmani: tar
Ali Sajadi: barbat
Sina Etehad: kamancheh
Sohrab Saebnia: santoor
2:10-2:50pm: Wearing Traditions: Iran
Guest Speaker: Massoume Price, director CIF
Massoume Price, a social anthropologist educated in Iran and England, will deliver a presentation on Iranian clothing and jewellery through looking at museum objects from the ancient and medieval period.
Admission to these programs is free.
Everyone is welcome!
July 18, 2010
اطلاعیه بنیاد کانادا و ایران
در روز ۱۸ جولای، اعضائ هیئت مدیره بنیاد، از دانش آموزان منتخب دریافت کمک هزینه تحصیلیسال ۲۰۱۰ و خانواده شان، اعضا و داوطلبان خود دعوت مینماید که در جلسه سپاسگزاری از داوطلبان و اهدا کمک هزینه تحصیلیبه دانش آموزان شرکت نمایند. در ضمن بنیاد به اطلاع میرساند که در انتخابات اعضائ هیئت مدیره در ماه می، خانم نسرین فیلسوف به سمت رئیس و خانم ها، زهره باران ریز، مهشید سیفی، معصومه پرایس و آقای عباس حاج اسماعیلی به عنوان اعضائ هیئت مدیره انتخاب شدند
Date: Sunday July 18
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Place: Park Royal South, Community Room, 2nd floor, West Vancouver
.برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر از طرق ذیل با ما تماس حاصل فرمایید
The Canadian Iranian Foundation Annual General Meeting was held on at 2:00 PM on May 16th. 2010
at the Park Royal Community Room. The new Board of Directors were elected by the members present at the meeting.
Zohreh Baranriz
Abbas Esmaeili
Nassreen Filsoof
Massume Price
Mahshid Seifi
May 16, 2010
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.
Born in Tokyo, raised in Greece and Italy, Brian Appleton became friends with an Iranian while in boarding school in Italy. He was invited by his friend in 1966 to spend his summer holiday in Iran. In this trip Brian falls in love with Iran and Iranians. He goes back several times and eventually moves to Iran in 1974 and settles there until 1979 when he was forced to live Iran. This book is Brian’s way of thanking Iran and Iranians for their warmth, kindness and friendship.
متولد توکیو، بزرگ شده در یونان و ایتالیا، Brian Appleton به دعوت دوست ایرانیش که با هم در شبانه روزی در ایتالیا آشنا شده بودند، در سال ۱۹۶۶ برای تعطیل تابستانی به ایران میرود. در این مسافرت برایان شیفته ایران و ایرانیها میشود. بارها به ایران باز میگردد و پس از اتمام تحصیل برای زندگی به ایران مهاجرت میکند. در ایران کار میکند، عاشق میشود، اسمش را عوض میکند، با هنرپیشههای ایتالیأیی در فیلم بازی میکند، و ایرانی میشود، و همانند هزاران ایرانی دیگر پس از انقلاب ۱۹۷۹ مجبور به ترک ایران میشود.
داستان هایی از زیرزمین شرح زندگی پر هیجان و شاد برایان در ایران میباشد و به گفته او پر خاطرهترین دوران زندگی او را در بر میگیرد . این کتاب از طرف دیگر کوششی است از طرف برایان برای سپاس و قدر شناسی از ایران و ایرانیها که به قول او محبّت، انسان دوستی، میهمان نوازی و دوستیشان فراموش شدنی نیست. در این کتاب برایان چهره بسیار انسانی از ایرانیان عرضه میکند که به خصوص برای هموطنان امریکأیی او تازه میباشد. برایان همچنان عاشق ایران باقی مانده و پس از انتشار کتابش با سخنرانیهای متعدد تصویری مثبت از ایرانیها عرضه میکند. حضور او در ونکوور فرصتی است برای آشنا شدن با این ایراندوست امریکأیی.
Meet the author
Brian Appleton, tales from the Zirzammen
His life and adventures in Iran and his love & passion for his adopted country (in English and some Persian)
Saturday May 15th, 2 – 5 pm
Place: Park Royal South, Community Room, 2nd floor, West Vancouver
.برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر از طرق ذیل با ما تماس حاصل فرمایید
بنیاد کانادا و ایران برای برگزاری برنامه شنبه بازار نوروزی خود، در روز شنبه ۱۳ ماه مارس، احتیاج به همکاری دوستان و اعضای بنیاد دارد. از علاقمندان در خواست میکنیم با تلفن و یا از طریق ایمیل اطلاعات تماس خود را در اختیار ما بگذارند. برای هماهنگی و برنامه ریزی از همه داوطلبان درخواست میکنیم که در روز یکشنبه ۷ مارس از ساعت ۳ تا ۵ بعد از ظهر در سالن گردهمأیی پارک رویال جنوبی، طبقه دوم، به ما به پیوندند. دانش آموزان و دانش جویانی که به عنوان داوطلب با بنیاد همکاری کنند، از طرف بنیاد کانادا و ایران نامهای دریافت خواهند کرد که همکاری و زمان صرف شده برای بنیاد را خاطر نشان خواهد کرد. با سپاس
Meeting for volunteer orientation for Iranian Festival Day, March 13th will be held on Sunday March 7th from 3 to 5 pm at the Community Room, 2nd floor, Park Royal South.
2009:
Sep, 2009
Mr. Masoud Behnoud book presentation has been postponed from September 27th. at the Capilano university to a later date.
Sep, 2009
CORRECTED STATMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS $5000.00 GRANT IN THE YEAR 2009.
CIF awarded Ms. Fay Nass a $5,000 grant through the Office of Cultural Affairs in order that she may develop a theatrical project to enhance her artistic portfolio as an emerging artist and to increase the possibility of continuing her education. She is currently working as a director on several theatrical projects. This grant was incorrectly advertised as a "scholership" for this individual to persue her Master's degree at Victoria University. CIF is withdrawing the previous statment.
July 23, 2009
North Vancouver Public Art Advisory Committee
District of North Vancouver is looking for new members
for North Vancouver Public Art Advisory Committee to join
either a one or two year term.
These members will be chosen for their background, knowledge and expertise in the area of public art, architecture, art, urban design, art history or residential development.
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Robinson at the information listed below:
Julie Robinson
Office Supervisor
North Vancouver Office of Cultural Affairs
#407 - 1200 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3H6
Tel: 604.980.3559
Fax: 604.980.3565 julie.robinson@nvoca.ca
July 23, 2009
The District of North Vancouver Survey
Here’s the short introduction:
What do you want the District to be like in 2030?
The District of North Vancouver is reviewing its Official Community Plan to create a vision and directions for a bright and sustainable future for all. This Plan will be an important document that will help guide decisions on things like where we locate housing, what our transportation priorities are, and how we provide recreational and municipal services.
Because the future belongs to all of us, the District is committed to involving a broad spectrum of residents in meaningful dialogue and an open process as the new plan is developed. That includes you! Over the next 18 months there will be a number of opportunities for members of the public to share their ideas about what they think would make the District a better place to live, work and play.
We are at the beginning of this process. As a first step, we want to find out about what our residents think are the most important issues and priorities for the community.
This 5-minute survey is your chance to tell us what YOU think we need to address to make the District a better place to live, work and play.
All responses are anonymous and your input will help plan the future of our community.
Frances Warner
Social Planner
District of North Vancouver
604-990-2274
July 19, 2009
The Canadian Iranian Foundation proudly presents the volunteer appreciation and scholarship award presentation ceremony on July 19, 2009. We invite you to join us for this wonderful ceremony in their honour.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Date: July 19, 2009
Place: The Park Royal Community Room, South Park Royal, West Vancouver, B.C.
Special Notice:
In Solidarity with the Iranian Student Uprising in Iran, the CIF members family picnic originally scheduled for July 19, has been cancelled and is instead replaced by the above mentioned event.
June 22, 2009
In appreciation of the care provided for the Iranian community
in Coquitlam, the Canadian Iranian Foundation presented
a cheque for the amount of $2000.00 to the Eagle Ridge
Hospital Foundation.
In appreciation of the care provided for the Iranian community
by Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, the Canadian
Iranian Foundation presented a cheque for the amount of
$3000.00 to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation to be utilized
for the construction and renovation of the Angiogram Department.
The Canadian Iranian Foundation members and Board of Directors
proudly presented the Iranian Community in West Vancouver
by participating in the West Vancouver Community Day Parade.
CIF appreciates Parvaz TV's ( Mr. Majid Mahichi and Mehdi
Hossaini) and the Kershmeh Dance Group's participation.
Photo Gallery on the event page.
May 23, 2009
The Canadian Iranian Foundation's members and friends
arranged a garage sale in order to raise funds for CIF
activities. The CIF Board of Directors appreciates their
participation and welcomes any other fund raising initiatives
by CIF friends and members. Photo
Gallery on the event page.
April 26, 2009
The Canadian Iranian Foundation scholarship interviews for the academic year 2009-2010 took place from 1:00PM-5:00 PM. Thirteen applicants were interviewed by Mrs. Maryam Hashemi and Mr. Abbas Esmeili. Eight of them have met the CIF criteria and each were awarded $1000.00. Student pictures on the Scholarship page.
March 21, 2009
The Canadian Iranian Foundation in partnership with BMO-Bank of Montreal presented the annual Norouz Fund Raising Gala on March 21, 2009.
The event celebrated the Iranian New Year, as well as raised funds for the CIF post secondary scholarship fund. The event was sold-out, with 375 guests in attendance.
Bahram Hooshi, the MC, opened the evening by welcoming the guests. Nassreen Filsoof, CIF President, thanked the guests and sponsors for supporting the event and thanked all the volunteers who made the event possible. Zohreh Baranriz also m made a thank you speech in English, and in particular thanked the BMO Bank of Montreal for their generosity and contribution to this event. Honourable John Weston the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast MP, Ralph Sultan the West Vancouver MLA and Harry Bloy the Coquitlam MLA were present and addressed the audience by wishing them a happy Norouz. Bank of Montral had a prominent presence at the event. Their representative addressed the audience. Festivities started with dancing by the Kereshmeh group, followed by a delicious dinner buffet, and live music by the Persian Harmony band and the Havana band. There were lots of items donated for the silent auction. The celebrations ended at 1:00 AM. There were many encouraging words for the organizers of the event.
March 15, 2009
The Canadian Iranian Foundation presented the second annual Iranian Day Celebration on March 15, 2009 at Mahon Park in North Vancouver. The event was sponsored by more than 80 different local and international businesses, banks, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, local elected officials, the provincial government, community organizations, and the City and District of the North Vancouver. The event started with music, belly dancing, and Iranian folk dancing.
Nassreen Filsoof, CIF President, welcomed the audience, and thanked the sponsors and the volunteers. Local elected officials were also present: Honourable Andrew Saxton, North Vancouver MP; Honourable John Weston, West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast MP; Katherine Withred, North Vancouver MLA; Joan McIntyre, West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast MLA; the Honourable Ojal Dosang, MP; and Derryl Mussato, Mayor of the City of North Vancouver. According to the North Vancouver RCMP, 15000-17000 people attended the event, in spite of the weather not cooperating. There was rain, hail, snow and sunshine. The highlight of the day was Shahram Shabpareh’s performance, which was very well received by the public, although it was snowing at the time of his performance. The CIF Board of Directors may consider a different site for next year’s event.
March 8, 2009:
The Canadian Iranian Foundation (CIF) is arranging a volunteer recruitment meeting for the Iranian Day Celebration on March 8th, 2009 at Mahon Park.
Meeting Location:
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 118
123 West 15th. Street
North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1B7
We are inviting all of our members, students, and everyone who is interested in volunteering on that date to attend this meeting. CIF will acknowledge their volunteer work at the volunteer appreciation ceremony and will give them a certificate acknowledging their hours volunteered.
Canadian Iranian Foundation presented Andy Madadian and Bijan Mortazavi at the Orpheum theatre in Vancouver on December 20. 2008 . It was yalda night, the longest and the darkest night of the year, it was very cold and snowing heavily outside but the enthusiastic audience inside the Orpheum theatre were pleasantly warmed and amazed by the performance of these two Iranian Super star. There were guests from Seattle, Calgary, Toronto and Iran. The honourable John Weston Member of Parliament from West Vancouver attended the event. This event was a benefit concert but did not generate any funds for CIF.
Pictures are provided on the events page photo gallery.
November 30, 2008:
The Canadian Iranian Foundation had their bi-monthly meeting on November 30, 2008 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library. Members were welcomed by Nassreen Filsoof, C.I.F. President. Activities from the past year were discussed and ideas were presented for the upcoming 2009 year by C.I.F. Secretary Zohreh Baranriz. Membership and its benefits were explained by the Membership Director Bahram Sasadatmandi. The movie, Perspolise Recreated, was seen and admired by the audience. There was 30 minutes of question and answers, followed by refreshments. Next membership meeting will be in January 2009. Members will be receiving advance notice by e-mail and telephone calls. New members welcome.
Pictures are provided on the events page photo gallery.
November 20, 2008:
Canadian Iranian Foundation is proud to announce that on November 20, 2008 has donated the sum of $3000.00 to the Iranian Golden Age Adult Care Centre Association to be used toward the purchase of a special handicap vehicle, equipped with lift for transporting the seniors of this centre to their activity areas. Picture of the cheque presentation.
Canadian Iranian Foundation proudly launched Mrs. Massume Price recent book "Ancient Iran" on November 9, 2008 at the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre Auditorium in Vancouver. Through the slide show Massume price presented the great civilization of the Iranian plateau , from the 5000 years old Burnt City to the riches of Sasanian court in 7th. Century AD, followed by classical Iranian music performed by Kess Van-Den Dole, Sohail Mahinpour and Ali Mahinpour. Signed books were available for purchase.
October 26, 2008:
The Canadian Iranian Foundation in collaboration with A2Z Film Productions presented the first Iranian Youth Talent Festival at the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver. Fourteen young and talented performers participated in this event by showcasing their various talents, which included animation, dance, music, poetry reading, and acting. Four hundred people attended and showed their support. C.I.F. and A2Z Film Productions plan to hold this event annually. Photos can bee seen on the event page.
September 6, 2008:
CIF Directors Mrs. Zohreh Baranriz and Mr. Abbas Esmaili recently attended a reception for the 2nd phase opening of the newly renovated Emergency Room at Lions Gate Hospital on September 6, 2008.
The Canadian Iranian Foundation showed its appreciation to its members by hosting a BBQ picnic at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver on August 10. Approximately, four hundred people attended the picnic. The weather was sunny and beautiful. Everyone enjoyed the delicious BBQ prepared by the CIF Board of Directors. There was dancing, live music by DJ Hammed, and outdoor games. This gathering was a social event for the members to meet each other and the CIF Board of Directors.
Please be informed that due to some conflict with other
events on August 10th, we have changed the location of
CIF B.B.Q party from John Lawson Park to Ambleside Park
in West Vancouver.
Please R.S.V.P. by August 7th. 2008.
Best Regards
Canadian Iranian Foundation
Bahram Saadatmandi
Director of Membership
Cell: 604-6034986
July 19, 20, 2008: C.I.F. friends and supporters and
members have arranged a Garage Sale for this organization.
Proceeds from this event will be added to C.I.F. Scholarship
fund. C.I.F. Board of Directors appreciates their initiative.
June 7, 2008: Canadian Iranian Foundation Members and
Board of Directors proudly participated for the first
time in the West Vancouver Community Day Prade. CIF table
at the Ambelside park was visited by many people who came
to visit the Board of Directors and ask questions about
CIF Mission Statment and scholarship.Every one enjoyed
the Starbucks complimentary coffee. The winner of the
CIF booth raffle was Mr. Foad Zandieh.
April 27, 2008: Canadian Iranian Foundation scholarship
interview for the academic year 2008-2009 took place from
1:00 PM-5:00PM. All the applicants were interviewed by
Ramin Nazaradeh, Nassreen Filsoof and Maryam Hashemi.
Following students met all the CIF ceiterias and were
selected.
Ahmad Ahmad from Simon Frazer University $4000.00. This
student later declined the scholarship due to personal
reasons. Nima Azizi from Carson Graham Secondary $2000.00
. He will be attending UBC in September 2008. Mehrzad
YazdanPanah-Eski from Windsor Secondary $2000.00. She
will be attending UBC in September 2008. Negar Farzam-Kia
from Sentinel Secondary $2000.00. She will be attending
UBC in September 2008. Lydia Lim from Centennial Secondary
$2000.00 . She will be attending UBC in September 2008.
CIF has awarded $34.000.00 scholarship since establishment.
March 22, 2008: Canadian Iranian Foundation presented
the annual Norouz Fundraising Gala.
The event celebrated the Iranian New Year, as well as
raised funds for the CIF student
scholarship fund.
This celebration was sponsored by the Bank of Montreal.
250 guests attended.
Nassreen Filsoof and Zohreh Baranriz, CIF secretary, welcomed
the guests & thanked the
sponsors and volunteers for creating such a memorable
evening.
The Right Honourable Mr. Ed Fast the Abbotsford Member
of Parliament represented the Right Honourable Stephen
Harper.
The Right Honourable Don Bell the North Vancouver Member
of the Parliament made a speech and wished everyone a
happy Norouz.
Mr. Harry Bloy the MLA for Coquilum delivered a speech
on behalf of the Right Honourable
Gordon Campbell.
The Bank of Montreal had a prominent presence at the event.
CIF was presented with two
checks: one for $1000 and a second for $4000.
Festivities started with Pars Dance Company, followed
by a delicious dinner buffet, dancing to both live music
by Hamid Asadi and DJ Shahram. There was also a silent
auction.
The highlight of the evening was Nima Behnoud’s
NIMANY designer T-Shirts. Partial proceeds from this sale
were donated to CIF's scholarship fund.
The silent auction was also very successful. There have
been lots of positive feed back from the audience both
during and after the event.
March 16, 2008: CIF presented the fourth annual Norouz
Festival at Mahon Park in North Vancouver.
The event was sponsored by 70 different private businesses,
banks, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations,
and community services. International food was served,
international music was played, kids activities were in
place, & cans of non-perishable food were collected
for the food bank.
CIF president Nassreen Filsoof welcomed the audience &
thanked the sponsors, volunteers and the CIF Board of
Directors for their tireless effort in organising this
bi-lingual (English and Farsi) event.
Many elected officials were on hand: the Right Honourable
Don Bell, MP; Mr. Darrel Mussato,
Mayor of North Vancouver; Mrs. Pamela Gold Smith-Jones,
Mayor of West Vancouver; Mrs. Joan McIntyre, MLA for West
Vancouver Sunshine Coast; Ralph Sultan, MLA for West Vancouver.
Mr. Ralph Sultan presented CIF with a proclamation for
Norouz from the British Columbia Legislative Assembly.
According to the North Vancouver RCMP, over 10,000 people
attended. Thirty percent of the
proceeds from this event $4500.00 donated to the Lions
Gate Hospital Foundation and the rest
$11000.00 will be added to the CIF post secondary scholarship
fund for the year 2009.
February 8, 2008: The luncheon planned in collaboration
with Wal-Mart was cancelled.
January 20, 2008: Canadian Iranian Foundation had a
general meeting with CIF members at the Holiday Inn in
North Vancouver on Sunday January 20, 2008 from 3-5 PM.
Directors were introduced, plans for the year 2008 were
presented and approved by the
members.
There was a 30 minute question and answer period. Refreshments
were served. The CIF Board
of Directors asked the members to get more involved and
participate in CIF activities.
Please be informed that the Canadian Iranian Foundation
in colaboration with Wal-Mart will be having an International
Luncheon day as a fundraising event on February 8th,
2008 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Capilano Mall in North
Vancouver. All funds raised from this event will be
matched by Wal-Mart and will go towards the 2008 CIF
student scholarship fund.
CIF Board of Directors is looking for volunteers, who
would be willing to prepare tasty dishes for at least
10 people and donate them to this cause. All dishes
should be presented in disposable containers for easier
clean-up.
If you are interested in supporting this cause, please
contact CIF’s voicemail and leave your contact
information.
On September 15th. 2007: C.I.F. presented an enchanted
evening of the Persian Sufi Music with Vocalist Soli and
the Lian Ensemble for the first time at the Centennial
Theatre in North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. This
event was a fundraiser for the CIF scholarship.
CIF is currently recruiting volunteers to assist and/or
accompany Iranian senior citizens, who are unable to speak
English, residing at Capilano Care Centre on Clyde Avenue
in West Vancouver.
Interested individuals who speak Persian and English can
contact C.I.F.’s voice mail and leave their names
and contact phone numbers.
Voice Mail: 604-696-1121
Website: www.cif-bc.com
E-mail: info@cif-bc.com
Dear CIF Supporter:
Due to the North Vancouver municipality staff strike and
the closure of the
Centennial Theatre Box Office, the Canadian Iranian Foundation
has been
advised to change the Lian Ensemble concert date from
September 8th,
2007 to September 15th, 2007. Tickets which are in circulation
and have been sold by Pars Groceries in North Vancouver
Phone # 604-988-3515
and Mirta Groceries in West Vancouver phone # 604-913-0660
for September
8th are valid and will be honoured for the September 15th,
2007 date. Tickets continue to be available at the two
stores mentioned above and will also be available at the
Centennial Theatre Box Office once it reopens.
We apologise for any inconveniences caused.
Please contact CIF if you have any questions.
CIF voice Mail: 604-696-1121
info@canadianiranianfoundation.com
www.cif-bc.com
www.lianrecords.com
May 27th, 2007: Canadian Iranian Foundation scholarship
interview for the academic year 2007-2008 took place at
the West Vancouver Memorial Library from 1:00 PM - 5:00
PM. Students were interviewed by Nassreen Filsoof, Mehrgan
Filsoof, and Parham Tavakoli.
April 25th, 2007: Canadian Iranian Foundation becme
an official sponsor of the 'Let's Learn Persian Program'
created by the North Shore Multi-Cultural Society.
April 22nd, 2007: CIF presented Darya Dadvar in
Concert at the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver, Canada.
This was a fundraiser for the CIF scholarship fund and
it was well received by over 400 attendees.
April 15th, 2007: Canadian Iranian Foundation Annual
General Meeting at the West Vancouver Memorial Library
February 24th, 2007: In the spirit of integration, The
CIF Board of Directors participated in the North Shore
Festival of Volunteers on February 24th, 2007. At the
event, CIF informed the public about its activities, up-coming
events, and its post-secondary scholarship programme.
November 5th, 2006: The Canadian Iranian Foundation
proudly presents Kamad Ensemble at the Kay Meek Centre
in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
All proceeds from this benefit concert will go to the
year 2007 student?s scholarship funds. CIF thanks The
North Shore News, Shahrvand. B.C., Farhang Newspaper,
Danestaniha Magazine, Goonagoon Magazine, Khanevadeh Magazine,
Copies Depot, and Parvaz TV for their generous sponsorship
of this event.
September 31st, 2006: To inform the public about their
mission, the Canadian Iranian Foundation participated
in the North Shore Community Resource Volunteer Fair at
the North Park Royal Mall.
August 9th, 2006: Canadian Iranian Foundation has been
notified by the Canada Customs and Revenue agency that
as of May 11th, 2006 this organization has been registered
as a charity organization. This organization is able to
provide tax receipt for any donation they receive from
the public. The Canadian Iranian Foundation Charity?s
Business Number is 85566 6632 RR0001
June 17th, 2006: Canadian Iranian Foundation and Wal-Mart
collaborated in a barbeque fundraiser at the Capilano
Mall in North Vancouver. Special 2006 soccer world cup
t-shirts were sold at this event. All the proceeds of
the event were donated to the scholarship fund. Canadian
Iranian Foundation appreciates Wal-Mart?s co-operation
for providing the space and Safeway?s providing of soft
drinks, hamburger patties, sausages and buns.
May 19th, 2006: Canadian Iranian Foundation scholarship
interview for the academic year 2006-2007 took place at
the Park Royal shopping Mall community room from 3:00
PM - 7:00 PM. Students were interviewed by Dr. Mehdi Meshgini,
Dr. Reza Vaziri and Nassreen Filsoof .
April 15th 2006: CIF passed a new resolution which was
read, signed, and sent to the lawyer. This resolution
will be sent to Ottawa and Victoria for obtaining charitable
status
April 4th 2006: CIF directors met with Darryl Mussato,
Mayor of the City of North Vancouver, and made a request
regarding an available municipality site for the CIF office.
Recommendations were given and will be looked into by
the directors.
April 2nd 2006: CIF participated in the Norouz picnic
at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver
March 18th 2006: CIF organized a well received Norouz
Gala Fundraiser event for 230 people. A silent auction
and raffle were also part of the festivities. All the
proceeds from this event were deposited to the scholarship
account.
March 14th 2006: CIF directors participated at the Ambleside
Park celebration in order to inform the public about the
CIF?s Mission Statement and raising funds for the organization.
March 12th 2006: CIF Participated in the Lonsdale Street
Norouz Festival to inform the participants about the CIF?s
Mission Statement and raised funds by selling world cup
T-shirts
March 4th 2006: CIF had a public session to inform the
people about their mandate. The decision was made by the
attendees to increase of membership fees from $50.00 /year
to $10/month ($120.00/ year). The membership form will
be modified to meet the members wish. Also, it was recommended
that CIF establish an office for its day to day work.
The rent of the office will be paid from the membership
fees. This matter will be looked at as the first priority
after the Norouz Fundraiser Gala.
CIF lawyer sent the first request to Ottawa for obtaining
charity status.
November 20th 2005: CIF presented Darya Dadvar in
Concert at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver,
Canada. This was a fundraiser for the CIF scholarship
fund and it was well received by 680 attendees.
November 5th 2005: CIF presented a lecture by Dr.
Abass Milani at the MacMillan Space Centre , Vancouver
Canada
October 20th 2005: CIF participated in the Drs.Fereidoun
and Katharine Mirhadi Endowed lecture in Iranian Studies
at Simon Fraser University, where Dr. Farzaneh Milani
was guest lecturer
May 25th 2005: CIF participated in ?Around the World
Music? festival with the Saba Traditional Music
Group in the library square celebrating the anniversary
of the Vancouver Library
February 2005: CIF Board of Directors were nominated
from a group of volunteers
January 5th 2005: CIF was registered as a non-profit
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