Program - NRN-Canada Convention
Calgary, Canada
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2009 Convention of Non-Resident Nepalis-Canada (NRN-Canada) is being held on June 27, 2009. NRN-Canada is a federally-registered representative organization of the people of Nepalese origin living in Canada. The organization is dedicated to foster increased business, cultural, and intellectual interactions and collaborations between Canada and Nepal, and to protect the interests of NRN.
Program Details for Saturday, June 27, 2009
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast and Registration | |
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| Session I | Inauguration Ceremony | |
| 9:00-9:15 | Opening | |
| Master of Ceremony - Dr. Isha Sharma | ||
| Prayer - Ms. Ani Choying Dolma | ||
| National Anthems of Nepal and Canada | ||
| Session Chair: Dr. Binod KC, CNCA President and Joint Host Opening Remarks and Program Information | ||
| 9:15-9:35 | Welcome | |
| Mr Naba Raj Gurung, President, NRN-Canada (10 minutes) | ||
| Hon. MP Davinder Shoryry, Calga (5 minutes) | ||
| Hon. MLA Moe Amery, Calgary (5 minutes) | ||
| His Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel, Charge’ d’Affairs of Nepal (5 minutes) | ||
| 9:35-10:05 | Keynote Speeches | |
| Dr. Upendra Mahato, President, NRNA-ICC (15 minutes) | ||
| Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday, President, LUTW Foundation (15 minutes) | ||
| 10:05-10:25 | Local Dignitaries (5 min each) | |
| Mr. Hal Hamilton, Past President Goulder, BoD of CAWST | ||
| Mr. Laurie Skreslet, First Canadian to summit Mount Everest | ||
| Mr. Andrew Brash, Mountaineer and Mount Everest Climber | ||
| Hon. Ray Jones, Deputy Mayor of Calgary | ||
| 10:25-10:45 | Messages from Community Leaders (<200 words each) | |
| Atlantic, Brampton, Calgary1, Calgary2, Edmonton, Guelph, Hamilton, Mississauga, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Sault St. Mary, Surrey, Toronto, Vancouver | ||
| 10:45-11:00 | Tea Break | |
| Session II | Panel Discussion | |
| 11:00-12:15 | Where is the Future of NRN? | |
| (20 second introduction to each panelist, full introduction to be provided in program information, each panelist speaks for 5 minutes before opening to the floor) | ||
| Session Chair: Dr. Betman Singh Bhandari, President of NCSC and Joint Host Introductory remarks |
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| Panelists | ||
| Mr. Dev Man Hirachan, Vice President, NRNA-ICC
Asian NRNs in the broader movement |
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| Mr. Ram Pratap Thapa, Vice President, NRNA-ICC
Promoting Professionalism within NRNA |
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| Dr. Ambika P Adhikari, Past President, NRN-NACC
Evolution of NRN Movement in North America |
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| Mr. Ratan Jha, President, ANTA
Bringing the Grassroots in the Global Fore |
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| Dr. Shyam D Karki, Past Vice President, NRNA-ICC
Role of Functional Representation in NRNA |
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| Dr. Isha Sharma, Professor, Professor, MRC Calgary
Women in NRN: Aspiration and Issues |
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| Mr. Naresh Koirala, Regional Coordinator, NRNA-ICC
Sustainability in NRNA |
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| Mr. Naba Raj Gurung, President, NRN-Canada
Ingredients of Success in Outreach |
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| Dr. Pramod Dhakal, International Affairs Coordinator, NRN-Canada
Aspirations, Representations and their Limitations |
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| Dr. Upendra Mahato, President, NRNA-ICC
Who and What are the Resources and where is the Future? |
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| Question Answer | ||
| 12:15-1:30 | Luncheon and Socialization | |
| Session III | Project Concept Presentations | |
| 1:30-2:30 | Topic: Miscellaneous Project Ideas from NRNs in Canada | |
| Note: Each project concept is presented in 5 minutes and under | ||
| Session Chair: Dr. Drona P Rasali, Advisor, NRN-Canada | ||
| Proposal for Consulate General Office in Calgary
Mr. Bishnu Subba,Calgary |
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| Helping Public Education Sector in Nepal
Dr. Raju Tuladhar, Calgary |
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| 4C: Community Child Care Centers in Nepal
A project for developing community child care centers for promoting early childhood education and enhancing overall literacy and education.)- Mr and Mrs Michael and Tineke Casey, Ottawa |
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| NRN-movement and Nepali Childhood Education
Mr. Chitra Kumar Pradhan, Winnipeg |
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| Investment in Real Estate Market in Canada
Mr. Madan KC, Toronto |
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| NRN Canada – Nepal Investment Initiatives – Hydropower in Nepal
Kedar Bhakta Shrestha, Oakville |
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| Usha
An educational content development project to bring the reach of education to the margins of society. - Dr. Pramod Dhakal , Ottawa |
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| Women's program in Canada's NRN-movement
Ms. Radha Basnet, Ottawa |
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| Canada-wide cooperatives for Nepali goods and services
Dr. Drona Rasali, Regina |
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| 2:15-2:30 | Discussions | |
| 2:30-3:00 | Tea Break and Socialization | |
| Session IV | Annual General Meeting | |
| Session Chair: Mr. Naba Raj Gurung, President, NRN-Canada | ||
| President's Report - Mr. Naba Raj Gurung | ||
| ICC Representative, Highlights on institutional sustainability, roles and relationships of ICC and NCC, the highlights and limitations of NRN regulation, advancing rights of NRNs, highlights of development projects and potentials, inter-NCC collaborations | ||
| General Secretary’s Report - Ms. Sirjana Pant | ||
| Membership Report - Mr. Durga Adhikari | ||
| Financial Statement- Mr. Bharat Poudyal and Mr. Man Poudyal | ||
| NRN-Canada By-Laws - Mr. Chitra K Pradhan | ||
| Conference Organizing Committee Report – Mr Bishnu Subba | ||
| Delegation and Representation at NRNA Convention – Dr. Pramod Dhakal | ||
| 5:00-5:30 | Social and Health Break | |
| 5:30-7:00 | DINNER and SOCIALIZATION | |
| Session V | Cultural Program | |
| Detailed breakdown of the program will be available at the venue. The proceeds of the program will go to Nuns Welfare Foundation founded by Miss Ani Choying Dolma | ||
| 8:00-9:00 | Live Concert by Ani Choying Dolma | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Live Nepali Musical and Cultural Performances by NCSC/CNCA Performers | |
Contacts for further information:
Dr. Betman Bhandary: +1 (403) 280-7709
Dr. Binod KC: +1 (403) 210-2907
Dr. Pramod Dhakal, +1-613-596-6692, pdhakal[-at-]gmail[dot]com
Srijana Pant: +1 (416) 519-5272; Siru24[-at-]hotmail[dot]com
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