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NRN-Canada Conference and AGM Press Release

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NRN-Canada National Conference and Annual General Meeting, Saturday, 27th June 2009. 

NRN-Canada, the national umbrella organization of the Nepali Diaspora in Canada is holding its second Conference and the Annual General Meeting in Calgary, a world class city located near picturesque Rocky Mountains of Canada.  The event is being hosted by two local community organizations of Calgary, namely, the Nepali Community Society of Calgary (NCSC) and the Calgary Nepalese Community Association (CNCA).

Program_Information_NRN_Canada_Conference_27June2009.pdf 

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Call for Abstracts

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

For Presentations on Project Ideas at The NRN-Canada Annual Conference 2009

As a part of the conference, a session is dedicated to Presentations of Ideas of projects, programs and policies that have potential to benefit NRNs living in Canada and all Nepalese at large in short term, medium term and long term.  

The Conference organizing committee calls for submission of abstracts for Presentation of Project Ideas from all concerned. If you are interested in presenting a project idea, please click at this hyperlink for >>> Abstract Submission Instructions.

 

Travel Plan: NRN Conference Calgary

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Travel Plan: National Conference in Calgary 

Namaste! You are all aware of the announcement of NRN-Canada’s Annual National Conference in Calgary on Saturday, 27 June 2009. All people of Nepali origin and friends of Nepal are welcome to attend the Conference. For details, please visit www.nrn-canada.org   

We understand that traveling to Calgary from far places in this country of vast geography involves significant time and money. To ease this, a plan is being developed to travel to Calgary in rental vehicles so that expenses become manageable, although it will take relatively more time than air travel.  

Please find below a tentative plan for those interested:

- Departure Date from Ontario/Quebec: Thursday morning (25 June 2009)8.00

- Tentative Expenses: $150 -175 per person (Cost based on 7 to 8 seat vehicle rent in Toronto)  
- Departure Date from Calgary (tentative): Monday 29 or Tuesday 29 June 2009 
 

It may be possible that separate group travel plans can be developed for people with similar interest/time-frames.  

Let’s have travel fun,together and be part of the National Gathering of Nepalese in Calgary.  

PS: Please find attachment for the list of friends who already committed travel to Calgary. 

For further information or sign up, please contact:

Anup Neupane 
National Coordinator, Special Events - NRN Canada 
Email:
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Phone:  416-920-ANUP (H) 
           416-838-ANUP (C)

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 May 2009 14:05 )
 

Invitation to NRN-Canada Annual Conference 2009

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Invitation to NRN-Canada Annual Conference 2009

The Non-Resident Nepalis-National Coordinating Council (NRN-Canada) is pleased to invite you to its annual Conference 2009.  Annual general meeting of NRN-Canada has been built in within the conference agenda. The details are as follows: 

Date: Saturday, 27 June 2009

Venue: Temple Community Association, 167 Templegreen Road, NE,

Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6G3

Hosts: Nepalese Community Society of Calgary and Calgary Nepalese Community Association 

The Conference will take stock of progress made and lessons learnt since the first NRN-Canada convention in Toronto in August 2009 and will define concrete collective initiatives to be taken in the days ahead for the benefit of Nepalese living in Canada and Nepal. This is an assembly of Nepalese living across Canada for understanding the issues and aspirations of communities and strategic planning for their mitigation or facilitation. Identification of avenues to address the issues of the community is a key motivation. The successful integration into Canadian multicultural society and highly specialized economy as well as safeguarding cherished values, heritages, traditions and cultures of Nepalese people in Canada take center stage to this program. Identifying any common concerns and developing ways to tackle them collectively and also present them effectively to government of Nepal and Canada are other matters of interest. As Nepal is writing a new constitution, gaining an honorable space for the rights and responsibilities of the NRNs is another burning issue.  

Please contact Dr. Betman Bhandary at (403) 280-7709 or Binod KC (403) 210-2907 for further information.  

* Interested international participants (including US), please contact Mr. Pramod Dhakal: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sincerely,  

Sirjana Pant

General Secretary

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Tentative Agenda:

(Note: Further information will be provided as they become available.)

8:00 - 9:00         Breakfast and Registration

9:00 - 11:00       Inauguration Ceremony 

            Introduction of NRN and Welcome

            Programs Information

                        Keynote Speeches

11:00 - 12:00     Presentations on Project Ideas

12:00 - 1:30       Lunch and Socialization

1:30 - 2:30         Panel Discussion

2:30 - 5:00         Annual General Meeting

6:00 - 7:00         Dinner

8:00 - 10:00       Cultural Program
Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 June 2009 18:47 )
 

Community Interaction Program in Montreal

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Association of Nepalese in Quebec held an interaction program on NRN-Canada on Saturday March 21, 2009. Mr. Prakash Mungrati, NCC Executive Member, opened the floor and introduced the speakers. Radha Basnyat, NCC Member and Chair of Women and Childran Committee, welcomed all and highlighted the importance of binding all Nepalese living in Canada into one common thread and bringing many organizational programs for our common betterment.  
 
Main speaker of the program, Pramod Dhakal, NCC International Affairs Coordinator, highlighted the brief history of NRN movement, and introduced its organizational structure, and NRN-Canada NCC's place in it. He highlighted the evolution of NRN-Canada its activities, accomplishments, and some vision for way forward. He updated on the efforts made in the constitutional suggestions collection and compilation process, and advancements made in the issues of duel and multiple citizens and other rights of NRNs. 
 
After the speeches, substantial amount of discussions ensued in a positive and inspiring environment. The key area to be improved were identified was communication. It was suggested that NCC would prepare and circulate a written pamphlet of NRN organizational chart, NRN accomplishments and NRN Canada accomplishments. Circulation of NRN Constitution and NRN-Canada to general membership was also suggested. It was suggested that communication seep well down to the grassroots membership as it has been among the ICC members. 
 
Everyone present in the program but who had not previously taken membership of NRN-Canada became member shortly after the program and there were enthusiastic words in expanding the membership. 

 

Nepal govt. bringing NRN IDs

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The Ministry of Foreigner Affairs has prepared regulations to allow NRN status to Nepali students, labourers and others who have stayed for more than two years in a foreign nation other than SAARC countries, Annapurna Post reported.

The ministry has forwarded the 'Non-Residential Nepali Regulations - 2065' to the cabinet for its approval. According to the proposed regulations, Nepalis studying and working in various countries of gulf, Europe, Malayasia, the USA, and Korea, among others will get an ID card and enjoy the facilities enjoyed by an NRN. There are about 2.5 million Nepalis who fall in this category.

The validity of such ID cards will be 10 years for foreign nationals of Nepali origin and two years for Nepalis staying abroad. It can be renewed after the expiry date.

Counters will be installed at the foreign ministry in Kathmandu and Nepali embassies in other countries for the registration of NRNs.

NRN Act 2064 categorises NRNs as foreign nationals of Nepali origin and Nepalis living abroad.

NRNs are entitled to buy, own and sell properties in Nepal and also take their property abroad. However, there is a ceiling in the amount of land that NRNs can purchase in various parts of the country.

The proposed regulation does not mention anything about dual citizenship to NRNs as expected by many Nepalis living abroad. nepalnews.com Mar ta 23 09

 

Invitation of Suggestions for New Constitution of Nepal

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Invitation of Suggestions for New Constitution of Nepal
 
The Government of Nepal, through its foreign resident Embassies/Missions in respective countries, has asked NRNs to provide suggestions for incorporation of NRN related issues into the new Constitution of Nepal. NRN-Canada National Coordinating Council (NCC) requests all people of Nepali origin living in Canada to provide their suggestions with respect to NRN related issues as well as general issues to be addressed in the new Constitution. A suggestion box (Leave a Reply) has been provided at the weblink below for interested individuals to submit inputs by 21 February 2009:
 
http://nrncanada.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/invitation-of-suggestions-for-new-constitution-of-nepal/

The suggestions so collected will be collated by an NRN-Canada Special Task Force to formulate a common set of recommendations.
 
Some related links:
 
1. Constituent Assembly of Nepalhttp://www.can.gov.np/
2. Interim Constitution of Nepal
3. Constitution of Nepal (1990)
Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 February 2009 01:47 )
 

ब्राम्पटन मा NRN को अन्तर्कृया कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न

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ब्राम्पटन मा NRN को  अन्तर्कृया कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न

NRN क्यानाडा राष्ट्रिय समन्वय परिषद को निर्णय अनुसार क्यानाडा को  बिभिन्न शहर मा   NRN को अंतर्क्रिया कार्यक्रम हरू सम्पन्न भैरहेका छन i   यसै  सिलसिला मा  ब्राम्पटन मिसीसागा लगायत वरपर का शहरहरु को संयुक्त आयोजना  मा एक अंतर्क्रिया  कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न भएको छ। NRN क्यानाडा समन्वय परिषदका vice-prsedent   सुजाता राई को अध्यक्ष्यतामा सम्पन्न कार्यक्रमको सन्चालन परिषद सदस्य पशुपति पोखरेल र स्वागत भाषण  केदार बस्नेत  ले गर्नु भएको थियो। कार्यक्रममा माहासचिब श्रीजना पन्तले संगठनको गतिबिधी  र सदस्यता बितरण का रास्ट्रीय संयोजक दुर्गा अधिकारी  ले सदस्यता बाट हुने लाभ  का बारे मा यस् का  गतिबिधिमा चर्चा गर्नुभएको थियो। 
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Shree Panchami Observed in Canada

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Shree Panchami Observed in Canada

Devotees of diverse age groups from the Nepalese community in Canada gathered in Wellesley Community Centre, downtown Toronto on Saturday 31, January 2009 to observe Basanta Panchami (also known as Basant Shrawan, the advent of spring).   The devotees worshipped the goddess of knowledge, Saraswati, and listened to verses; lead by Mr. Umakant Gautam, who is 83 years old.  The devotees offered “Laddu” to goddess Saraswati (courtesy Mr. Mukti Gautam and family).
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