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Newsletters
2010:
- March, 2010
آگهی بنیاد کانادا و ایران برای پذیرش داوطلب
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
بنیاد کانادا و ایران
- Canadian Iranian Foundation
- CIF Voice Mail: 604-696-1121
- CIF website: www.cif-bc.com
- E mail: info@cif-bc.com
- P.O. Box 91231, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N6
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.
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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.
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- 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.
Please click here to download the application for appointment.
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.
www.identity.dnv.org
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.
Info: 604-696-1121
E-Mail: info@cif-bc.com
Website: www.cif-bc.com
- July 1, 2009
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.
Eagle Ridge Hospital Website (Donation News Item)
Photo 1
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Photo 2
Receipt of Cheque
Letter 1
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Letter 2
- June 10, 2009
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.
Click her to see Photo Gallery
Acknowledgement letter from Lions Gate Hospital (page 1)
Acknowledgement letter from Lions Gate Hospital (page 2)
Acknowledgement letter from Lions Gate Hospital (page 3)
- June 6, 2009
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.
For more information contact:
CIF Voice Mail: 604-696-1121
CIF E-mail: info@cif-bc.com
Click
here for English Volunteer Request Announcement
Click
here for Persian Volunteer Request Announcement
- February 15, 2009:
Canadian Iranian Foundation Annual General Meeting
Time: 3-5 PM
Address: Lynn valley Community centre
3590 Mountain High Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
Information: 604-696-1121
info@cif-bc.com
Click
here for AGM Persian Announcement
2008:
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CIF 2008 Financial
Statements
- December 20, 2008:
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.
Acknowledgement letter from the Iranian Golden Age Adult Care Centre Association
- November 9, 2008:
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.
Lions Gate Hospital Photo Gallery
- August 10, 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.
Pictures are provided on the events page photo gallery.
- July 28, 2008:
Dear CIF Member,
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.
Click
here for LGHF letter
Click
here for Tax receipt
Signing of the cheque and donating it to Judy Savage the LGHF president
Photo Gallery
- 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.
2007:
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CIF 2007 Financial
Statements
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November 2nd. 2007:
CIF Press Release
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.
We highly appreciate your support.
Thank you.
Nassreen Filsoof
604-696-1121
www.cif-bc.com
- 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.
2005:
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