Dalit History Month Celebration: Reclaiming Dalit History, Culture and Resistance
Saturday, 12 April 2025 | 11:30 to 15:00 EDT | Tomken Twin Arena Small Auditorium | 4495 Tomken Road Mississauga
Dalit History Month is an annual observance to remember the significance of the history of the Dalits (formerly known as untouchables), caste oppressed descents in South Asia, and the historical figures who have played a role in shaping this reform. It is an event celebrated in April throughout the world by Dalits and caste oppressed individuals. The people celebrate it with organized and widespread discussions, storytelling, history projects, special media publications, and art works. The month is significant for dalit and caste oppressed community as two prominent leaders Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jyothira Phule were born in this month.
Speakers:
- Kavya Harshitha Jidugu, Dalit Doctoral Scholar, Queens University
- Sumeet Mhaskar, Author and Visiting Professor, Carleton University
- Alayna Puli, Dalit Activist, University of Toronto and Youth Member, SADAN
- Prem Pariyar, Caste Equity Organizer, Equality Labs
- Saranya Manoharan, Bahujan Queer Woman and DEI Professional
Cultural Performance by: Manjeet Sarkar, Dalit Standup Comedian
Hosts: Richa Duphare and Shibi Laxman
Organized by:
South Asian Dalit Adivasi Network, Canada(SADAN)
Sponsored by:
- University of Toronto, Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities
- Canadian Council of Indian Muslims
- Queens University, Department of Gender Studies
- York Centre for Asian Research
- Canadians for Indian Democracy
- Mending the Chasm
- Sahayatra
Note: Entry with registration only. Families are welcomed and lunch will be provided
For more information: sadanhumanrights[at]gmail.com
