Documentaries are wonderful media to change our world by making awareness about various concerning issues such as  the documentary Saving the face, winner of Oscar award directed by Pakistani borned  Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge. In my view, documentary is a proponent of vigilance through entertainment movement. - no political slogans and tainted agendas, no bandh (strikes and shut-down), and consecutive price hikes in Nepal.

It is an honour for NJAC to co-present Hanuman Airlines documentary in TNFF 2012. In an effort to support the TNFF’s mission and Nepali documentary artists and producers, NJAC hosted documentary presentation in collaboration with TNFF in the Annual General Meeting in January, 2012.

TNFF celebrates the diverse languages of Nepal by encouraging films based on indigenous languages such as Gurung, Rai, Sherpa, Magar, Limbu, Newari, Maithali etc. TNFF also encourages representation of women filmmakers and filmmakers of marginalized communities.

Please join the ‘vigilance through entertainment’ movement, attend TNFF along with your family and buddies on March 17. For more about TNFF, visit www.tnff.ca.

Aama samhoo is the most admired word in Nepal especially in the villages where women are leading changes and contributing in the development of society. Aama (आमा) means mother and samhoo (सम्हू) is analogous to club or group. Nepal has been plagued by brain drain problem from dawn of its history. People during their productive period spend their lives out-of the country to make decent livings for their families in Nepal. Older people and children, household responsibilities, festivals, cultural and religious ceremonies are left in the hands of women to deal with. Despite of all odds, aama samhoo organize programs to raise funds for social welfare, development and promote harmony – they are executor of excellence.

On February 26th, 2012 a group of enthusiastic women have organized aama samhoo here in Mississauga-Brampton region led by NJAC. This aama samhoo has taken responsibility to organize Canada Day annual potluck picnic 2012. In their first pitch, they have laid plans to organize Food Donation Program in that event. This initiative is taken to support Canada Food Bank.

Aama samhoo invites Nepali diaspora living in the Toronto Area to support their efforts by participating in the potluck picnic on Canada Day 2012 and donate dry-unexpired food. This effort not only promotes women leadership role but also present collective opportunity to contribute in Canada. (click on the image below for more pictures of the event.)

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Congratulations to Mr. Dhan B. Shrestha, NJAC's current Executive Board Member, and Mr. Surendra L. Shrestha who launched Everest Shito-Ryu Karate Do Academy of Canada Inc. with support of Newa Guthi on February 11, 2012 at the Baishnavi Temple 8027 Churchville Road, Brampton ON, L6Y 0H2.

Art of self defense is a must skill for everyone. Both of these Masters have taken initiative to teach all the participants their passion for Karate. Dhan has earned Black Belt in Shito Ryu Karate and Surendra is the Second Runner Champion in World Karate competition. Nepalese community is proud to have them among us who not only coaching kids an art of discipline but also developing entrepreneurialism in Canada.

NJAC believes in developing community through sports; this historical launch of Karate school is another accomplishment for Nepali diaspora in GTA. (click on the picture below for more pictures and video in Video section)

+ Sherpa community celebrated Lhosar in a small gathering with friends and relatives. Unlike every year, Sherpa community did not host celebration party in respect of a Guru Lama who demised last year.

:: Sherpa Lhosar (click to view pictures)

+ Pictures of Manghe Sankranti hosted by Magar community in GTA:

:: Sankranti

+ NJAC's session is currently off until February 29, 2012.

+ Please mark your calender for this year 2012 events posted on Community Calendar below. In addition, venue for upcoming Nepali New Year Celebration is as follows:

Date: April  14h, 2012
Venue:  Royal Banquet Hall
185 Statesman Drive, Mississauga, ON L5S 1X4, CA

Phone: 416-587-1997

http://www.royalbanquethall.ca/directions.html

Namaste! Wish you all prosperous happy New Year 2012.

You all are invited to watch half-an hour Nepali documentary (free entrance), enjoy with free snacks, and NJAC will donate $100 honorarium to the documentary creator in Nepal. It is NJAC's commitment to support documentary makers in Nepal. Thanks TNFF for facilitating this opportunity. 'Icing on the cake' - the documentary is cherry-picked by no other than Mr. Surrendra Lawoti, a man with mission representing Toronto Nepali Film Festival.

Date: Sat. Jan 7th, 2012
Time: 3 P.M.
Venue: 35 Trailwood drive, Mississauga
Documentary Name: [Top secret]
Bonus: Mr. Lawoti is going to share what new documentaries he is going to cater on TNFF day.