The South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA) collects, digitizes, digitally preserves, and makes accessible materials with significant ties to the South Asian diaspora across Canada.
The South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA), an initiative of the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, is a pan-Canadian digital archive that documents the history and heritage of the South Asian diaspora in Canada. SACDA partners with memory institutions, individuals, families, and organizations to digitize, describe, and provide online public access to heritage materials created by, or relevant to, the South Asian Canadian diaspora.
The Institute fosters interdisciplinary scholarly research, studies, community and public engagement on issues related to South Asia and the Canadian South Asian Diaspora.
Raising awareness and knowledge of the valuable contributions of South Asian Canadians to British Columbia's diverse cultures, history, heritage, politics, economy and society.
The latest news, projects, and partnerships related to SACDA in both print and digital mediums. For all the media inquiries, please contact us at sacda@ufv.ca
SACDA is produced by the talented staff at the UFV South Asian Studies Institute and supported by individuals representing respected institutions across British Columbia.