India in Toronto 2020 Newsletter brought out by Cons Gen of India, Toronto office

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The 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated with enthusiasm throughout Canada. With multiples statues and busts throughout the country, celebrations were organized by local communities in different provinces. 1 Winnepeg Quebec Toronto Hamilton Painting on Mahatma Gandhi Virtual Ethics Panel The India Centre and the Consulate hosted a virtual panel on Mahatma Gandhi and Ethics: Human Rights and Corporate Dimensions. The India Association of Manitoba and the Manitoba Historical Society also partnered on the event. Panelists included Professor Jaydeep Balkrishan and Mr. David Matas. 2 CURRENT NEWS Consulate General of India, Toronto in association with Panorama India and Samskrita Bharati Canada presented virtual tributes by 45+ children in 20 Indian Languages on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary. Two videos were streamed, one on the life of Mahatma Gandhi and the second video included a presentation with teachings of Gandhiji and his favorite bhajans. Multi-Lingual Tribute to Gandhiji by Children Artist Vishal Mishra presented the Consulate with a beautiful painting of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of the 151st Birth Anniversary of the Mahatma. Click To Play Virtual Essay Click To Play Tribute NYCO (Nataraj Youth and Cultural Organization with the Consulate celebrated the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the Vishnu Mandir which hosts a 9-foot bronze statue of Gandhiji as well as a bust of the Mahatma as part of the wall of peace. The event was streamed for public participation. The celebrations also included an art competition, essay writing, and distribution of books on the life and work of the father of the nation. Virtual Day of Non-Violence Webinar — Gandhi Peace Festival Gandhi peace festival, Hamilton conducted a webinar by Historian Adrienne Shad which was hosted in collaboration with the Centre for Peace Studies, McMaster University. Gujarat Public Affairs Council of Canada conducted a virtual event on Gandhi Jayanti and also organized a screening of a short film on Life and Teachings of Gandhiji at Garden Square in Brampton. Gandhi Jayanti VANDE BHARAT MISSION CURRENT NEWS 3 Webinar — Indo Canadain…