Non-Resident Nepali Association Canada, National Coordination Council (NRNA Canada)
1 NRNA Canada Website: www.nrnacanada.org Email: [email protected]
President
Tulsi P Sapkota
Vice-Presidents
Chandra Adhikari
Debendra Subedi
Deepak Kumar Shrestha
Laxmi Pathak
Suren Upreti
General Secretary
Suman Lamsal
Secretary
Prakash Adhikari
Treasurer
Surya Prakash Bhattarai
Spokesperson
Krishna (Kismat) Bhandary
International Affairs
Coordinator
Gopal Bhandari
Women & Children
Affairs
Mrs. Pramila Basnet
Members
Anil Kumar Shrestha
Baburam Bhandari
Bibhu Ojha
Chandra Ghimire
Durga Sharma
Hemant Mohan Thapa
Hemant Raj Mainali
Hemantaraj Siwakoti
Madhab Gajurel
Mukti Suvedi
Narayan Pokhrel
Rameshwar Adhikari
Ram Chandra Bogati
Ram Poudel
Santa Rajbhandari
Tula Bhattachan
Jigme Sherpa
ICC Member
Dr. Sara Chhetry
A d v i s e r s
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Mr. Naba Raj Gurung
Dr. Drona Rasali
Ms. Radha Basnyat
Dr. Rajendra Parajuli
Dr. Krishna H Gautam
Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle
Mr. Chandra Rai
Mr. Mukti Gautam
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Prasai
Mr. Mahesh Pradhan
Mr. Atul Subedi (legal)
Mr. Laxman Paudel (IT)
NRNA CANADA UPDATE # 8 SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2016
1. Interaction Program organized by Women and Children Affairs committee
NRNA Canada Women and Children Affairs Committee organized an interaction
program on September 2/2016 in Mississauga, Ontario. Program was organized as Tij special
and women right activist Dr. Renu Adhikari and NRNA ICC women forum deputy
coordinator Rajani pradhan were chief guest and special guest of the program. The program
was chaired by NRNA Canada president Mr. Tulsi Prasad Sapkota and emceed by Women
and Children Affairs committee coordinator Mrs. Pramila Basnet. Women right activist Dr.
Renu Adhikari explained about the women’s situation in Nepal and the gradual change of
women’s right and participation in the national politics. Mrs. Rajani Pradhan presented about
the NRNA activities for the support and development of Nepal and she emphasized the role of
NRNA women forum’s activities to empower and support to the Nepalese women in Nepal
and abroad. In the occasion the speakers wished for tij festival and appreciated the active role
of NRN Canada women and children committee.
Figure 1 : Women's Day celebration program picture (Mississauga, ON)
President of NRNA Canada Mr. Tulsi P Sapkota explained about the differences of
Nepalese women’s situation in different countries and most attention should be given to
empower and inform about the good opportunities for their personal skill development. In the
program different speakers gave the focus about the necessity of women empowerment and
knowledge of opportunities. In the program ICC member of NRNA Belgium Ms. Janaki
Gurung, NCNC president Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle, Spokesperson Dr. Kismat Bhandary,
NJAC President Mr. Giri Budhathoki, CNDF Canada president Mr. D.R. Khanal, Ontario
regional committee member and past chairman of NCCS Mr. Anjani Bhattarai, Ontario
Non-Resident Nepali Association Canada, National Coordination Council (NRNA Canada)
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President
Tulsi P Sapkota
Vice-Presidents
Chandra Adhikari
Debendra Subedi
Deepak Kumar Shrestha
Laxmi Pathak
Suren Upreti
General Secretary
Suman Lamsal
Secretary
Prakash Adhikari
Treasurer
Surya Prakash Bhattarai
Spokesperson
Krishna (Kismat) Bhandary
International Affairs
Coordinator
Gopal Bhandari
Women & Children
Affairs
Mrs. Pramila Basnet
Members
Anil Kumar Shrestha
Baburam Bhandari
Bibhu Ojha
Chandra Ghimire
Durga Sharma
Hemant Mohan Thapa
Hemant Raj Mainali
Hemantaraj Siwakoti
Madhab Gajurel
Mukti Suvedi
Narayan Pokhrel
Rameshwar Adhikari
Ram Chandra Bogati
Ram Poudel
Santa Rajbhandari
Tula Bhattachan
Jigme Sherpa
ICC Member
Dr. Sara Chhetry
A d v i s e r s
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Mr. Naba Raj Gurung
Dr. Drona Rasali
Ms. Radha Basnyat
Dr. Rajendra Parajuli
Dr. Krishna H Gautam
Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle
Mr. Chandra Rai
Mr. Mukti Gautam
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Prasai
Mr. Mahesh Pradhan
Mr. Atul Subedi (legal)
Mr. Laxman Paudel (IT)
regional committee member and General Secretary of NCWA Ms. Rashmi Thapa also wished
the Nepali women for happy tij festival and spoke about women’s conditions and solutions.
2. NRNA Canada Women hosted program on Women Empowerment
Brampton, Ontario- NRNA Canada, Women and Children Affairs Committee
organized program on women empowerment. The Chief Guest and former NRNA ICC
Women Empowerment Task Force Chair Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar shared her thoughts saying
empowering women is empowering family and empowering whole community and urged all
men to support for women and children's cause.
Figure 2: Women Empowerment interaction program participants (Brampton, ON)
The program was chaired by NRNA Canada President Tulsi Sapkota and moderated
by NRNA Canada Women Coordinator Pramila Basnet. Welcome speech was delivered by
Arati Oli. Other speakers were Children's Aid Canada counselor Sugam Basnet, NRNA
Canada spokesperson Kismat Bhandary, NRNA Canada Ontario Region Committee Member
Anjani Bhattarai, Laliguras Sports Club president Uttam KC, Nepali Jana Samparka Samiti
Canada president Buddhi Prakash Oli, Nepalese Canadian Heritage Center life member Bal
Chandra Shrestha and founding president of Nepali Media Alliance USA Pradeep Pariyar
Thapa Magar.Read news update at www.usnepalonline.com
3. Interaction and update by Red Cross Canada:
Red Cross in coordination with NRNA Canada organized Meet & Greet Program on
Monday, October 3/2016 in Mississauga to inform Nepali community and donors of Canada.
NRNA Canada president Mr. Tulsi P Sapkota delivered welcome speech and explained about
role of NRNA Canada at the time of devastating earthquake in Nepal. Judith Da Costa
(Canada Red Cross Representative), Sanjiv Thapa (Chairman of Nepal Red Cross Society)
and Umesh Prasad Dhakal (Head of operations of Earthquake Response) updated about
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President
Tulsi P Sapkota
Vice-Presidents
Chandra Adhikari
Debendra Subedi
Deepak Kumar Shrestha
Laxmi Pathak
Suren Upreti
General Secretary
Suman Lamsal
Secretary
Prakash Adhikari
Treasurer
Surya Prakash Bhattarai
Spokesperson
Krishna (Kismat) Bhandary
International Affairs
Coordinator
Gopal Bhandari
Women & Children
Affairs
Mrs. Pramila Basnet
Members
Anil Kumar Shrestha
Baburam Bhandari
Bibhu Ojha
Chandra Ghimire
Durga Sharma
Hemant Mohan Thapa
Hemant Raj Mainali
Hemantaraj Siwakoti
Madhab Gajurel
Mukti Suvedi
Narayan Pokhrel
Rameshwar Adhikari
Ram Chandra Bogati
Ram Poudel
Santa Rajbhandari
Tula Bhattachan
Jigme Sherpa
ICC Member
Dr. Sara Chhetry
A d v i s e r s
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Mr. Naba Raj Gurung
Dr. Drona Rasali
Ms. Radha Basnyat
Dr. Rajendra Parajuli
Dr. Krishna H Gautam
Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle
Mr. Chandra Rai
Mr. Mukti Gautam
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Prasai
Mr. Mahesh Pradhan
Mr. Atul Subedi (legal)
Mr. Laxman Paudel (IT)
activities and fund in Earthquake relief and reconstruction process from 2015 to till now. Ms.
Judith informed there is approx. $27 million Dollar was raised for relief and reconstruction
support after devastating earthquake in Nepal.
Figure 3: Interaction and Update program of Red Cross Canada & NRNA Canada
3. Dipawali Celebration:
On the auspicious occasion of second greatest festival Deepawali, Nepal Tourism
Board ( NTB) Canada has successfully completed an Interaction & 'Greeting Exchange' non-
formal program under the coordination of HPRR Mr. NB Tandan in his residence Brampton
on 16th October 2016 with the presence of Paul Vincent, Social Activist and Treasurer of
CARABRAM festival.
Figure 4: Deepawali celebration program organized by HPRR
Similarly, there were 25 Nepali people including Tulsi Sapkota, Anil Thapa, Uttam KC,
Madhab Gajurel, Surya Bhattarai, Rishi Ram Gaire, Dhirendra Shahi, and Rajan
Shrestha.Discussions were focused on about how to strengthen and correlate relations & field
actions between NTB and NRNA Canada for bigger achievements. Mr. Anil Thapa and Mr.
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President
Tulsi P Sapkota
Vice-Presidents
Chandra Adhikari
Debendra Subedi
Deepak Kumar Shrestha
Laxmi Pathak
Suren Upreti
General Secretary
Suman Lamsal
Secretary
Prakash Adhikari
Treasurer
Surya Prakash Bhattarai
Spokesperson
Krishna (Kismat) Bhandary
International Affairs
Coordinator
Gopal Bhandari
Women & Children
Affairs
Mrs. Pramila Basnet
Members
Anil Kumar Shrestha
Baburam Bhandari
Bibhu Ojha
Chandra Ghimire
Durga Sharma
Hemant Mohan Thapa
Hemant Raj Mainali
Hemantaraj Siwakoti
Madhab Gajurel
Mukti Suvedi
Narayan Pokhrel
Rameshwar Adhikari
Ram Chandra Bogati
Ram Poudel
Santa Rajbhandari
Tula Bhattachan
Jigme Sherpa
ICC Member
Dr. Sara Chhetry
A d v i s e r s
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Mr. Naba Raj Gurung
Dr. Drona Rasali
Ms. Radha Basnyat
Dr. Rajendra Parajuli
Dr. Krishna H Gautam
Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle
Mr. Chandra Rai
Mr. Mukti Gautam
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Prasai
Mr. Mahesh Pradhan
Mr. Atul Subedi (legal)
Mr. Laxman Paudel (IT)
Tulsi Sapkota pointed the prevailing challenges of NRNA Canada. Mr. Tandan has updated
his recent and pasted activities regarding tourism promotion in Canada, as well presented
further plans and projects.
NRNA Canada is glad to notify to our NCC and community members that Mr. Vincent has
announced in the program that Brampton Focused TV has given us a space to propagate our
cultural shows, activities and updates.
4. NRN Day Celebration:
NRNA Canada organized “NRN-DAY” program in Mississauga city of Ontario;
Montreal city Quebec; Calgary city of Alberta and Vancouver city of British Columbia by
respective regional committees on October 22, 2016.
It was organized in Mississauga; this celebration program was coordinated by NCC member
Mr. Tula Bhattachan. Celebration function started from 6:30 pm at Gorkha Palace and Thakali
kichen and successfully completed with huge presence of NRNA Canada members.
The celebration program was begun with Nepali and Canadian national songs, felicitation of
Nepalese community leaders from different Nepali associations, artists and journalists.
Nepalese Ambassador to Canada and Cuba His Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel and NRNA
ICC adviser Mr. Nab Raj Gurung jointly inaugurated the program by opening special banner
of the NRN Day celebration program with 4 pictures of four presidents of NRNA. NRNA
Canada president Mr. Tulsi P Sapkota chaired the program and the Nepalese ambassador to
Canada and Cuba His Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel was the chief guest of the program,
NRNA ICC and NRNA Canada NCC adviser Mr. Naba Raj Gurung, past President Mr. Anil
Thapa were the special guests.
NRNA Canada Women & Children committee coordinator Mrs. Pramila Basnet delivered
welcome speech and spokesperson and Ontario regional committee coordinator Dr. Kismat
Bhandary delivered the thanks speech of the program. Dr. Bhandary also felicitated the
sponsors of the program. The NRN Day celebration committee coordinator and NCC member
Mr. Tula Bhattachan expressed the impressive views on concept of NRN Day celebration,
role of individuals with positive attitude and hope and how NRNA and NRNA Canada are
becoming important part of Nepalese community and origin country Nepal.
NCNC president and adviser Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle, coordinator of Concern Nepal and
Adviser Mr. Chandra Rai, HPRR and president of Nepalese Canadian Trucker’s Association
Mr. N B Tandan, past vice-president of NRNA Canada Mr. Abhimanyu Basnet, Chair person
of NCCS Dr. Tulsi Dharel, Chairperson of NCHC Dr. Hari Gurung, President of Laliguras
Sports Club Mr. Uttam KC, President of Nepalese Literary Society Canada Mr. Ramesh
Thapa, General Secretary of NJAC Mr. Tanzing Bhutia, General Secretary of Canadian Newa
Guthi Mr. Bimal Man Shrestha, Chair person of Nepalese People Coordination Committee
Mr. Keshab Sapkota, President of United Sherpa Association Mr. Angbaru Sherpa, General
Secretary of NCWA Ms. Rashmi Thapa expressed their personal and organization’s views
emphasizing the importance of unity and role of NRNA Canada.
The program was emceed by NCC member Mr. Madhab Gajurel. Honorable Ambassador His
Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel delivered the speech about past present and future role of
NRNA and NRNS for the development of country and advancement of community in their
respective countries. ICC adviser and Founder President Nab raj Gurung explained the
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President
Tulsi P Sapkota
Vice-Presidents
Chandra Adhikari
Debendra Subedi
Deepak Kumar Shrestha
Laxmi Pathak
Suren Upreti
General Secretary
Suman Lamsal
Secretary
Prakash Adhikari
Treasurer
Surya Prakash Bhattarai
Spokesperson
Krishna (Kismat) Bhandary
International Affairs
Coordinator
Gopal Bhandari
Women & Children
Affairs
Mrs. Pramila Basnet
Members
Anil Kumar Shrestha
Baburam Bhandari
Bibhu Ojha
Chandra Ghimire
Durga Sharma
Hemant Mohan Thapa
Hemant Raj Mainali
Hemantaraj Siwakoti
Madhab Gajurel
Mukti Suvedi
Narayan Pokhrel
Rameshwar Adhikari
Ram Chandra Bogati
Ram Poudel
Santa Rajbhandari
Tula Bhattachan
Jigme Sherpa
ICC Member
Dr. Sara Chhetry
A d v i s e r s
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Mr. Naba Raj Gurung
Dr. Drona Rasali
Ms. Radha Basnyat
Dr. Rajendra Parajuli
Dr. Krishna H Gautam
Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle
Mr. Chandra Rai
Mr. Mukti Gautam
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Prasai
Mr. Mahesh Pradhan
Mr. Atul Subedi (legal)
Mr. Laxman Paudel (IT)
Figure 5: NRN Day Celebration in Mississauga, ON
Figure 6: NRN Day Celebration in Mississauga, ON
important role of NRNA Canada in NRNA and overall NRNA role for motherland country.
President Mr. Tulsi Prasad Sapkota clarified all the questions and enthusiasm raised in the
program and also explained how NRNA Canada is doing right for community and future
generation of NRNs. Achievements depend on the community supports and cooperation but
the difference of expectations and their actual contribution in the organization is quite high.
But positive results and the increasing trust, belief and support from community is showing
that NRNA Canada is leading in the right way. He also urged to keep this positive attitude,
hope and beliefs for the advanced and strong community and better future of motherland.
In different modes of program songs and dances performed by Astha Adhikari, Roshan KC
and Anupama Baral could attract and refresh the participants.
Journalist Mr. Gokarna Lamichhane and above mentioned artists were awarded for their
valuable contribution through their talents and dedication.
NRNA thanks to all participants and financial and moral supporters of the program.
NRNA Canada president distributed 25 life member certificates which were taken in occasion
of NRN Day specially from Nepalese Canadian Trucker’s Association members. NRNA
Canada highly appreciates the inspiring role of Mr. N B Tandan, NCC member Mr. Madhab
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President
Tulsi P Sapkota
Vice-Presidents
Chandra Adhikari
Debendra Subedi
Deepak Kumar Shrestha
Laxmi Pathak
Suren Upreti
General Secretary
Suman Lamsal
Secretary
Prakash Adhikari
Treasurer
Surya Prakash Bhattarai
Spokesperson
Krishna (Kismat) Bhandary
International Affairs
Coordinator
Gopal Bhandari
Women & Children
Affairs
Mrs. Pramila Basnet
Members
Anil Kumar Shrestha
Baburam Bhandari
Bibhu Ojha
Chandra Ghimire
Durga Sharma
Hemant Mohan Thapa
Hemant Raj Mainali
Hemantaraj Siwakoti
Madhab Gajurel
Mukti Suvedi
Narayan Pokhrel
Rameshwar Adhikari
Ram Chandra Bogati
Ram Poudel
Santa Rajbhandari
Tula Bhattachan
Jigme Sherpa
ICC Member
Dr. Sara Chhetry
A d v i s e r s
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Mr. Naba Raj Gurung
Dr. Drona Rasali
Ms. Radha Basnyat
Dr. Rajendra Parajuli
Dr. Krishna H Gautam
Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle
Mr. Chandra Rai
Mr. Mukti Gautam
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Prasai
Mr. Mahesh Pradhan
Mr. Atul Subedi (legal)
Mr. Laxman Paudel (IT)
Gajurel and whole NCTA for bringing their members into NRNA Canada and inspiring for
outstanding commitment as life member.
Please click for more detail: http://canadakhabar.com/2016/10/24/105901
NRN Day was celebrated in Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal as well.
Calgary:
Figure 7: NRN Day Celebration in Calgary, AB
NRN Day celebration was organized in Calgary, NRNA Canada Alberta regional coordinator
and NCC member Mr. Narayan Pokhrel chaired the program and NCC member Ms. Bibhu
Ojha welcomed the participants.
NRNA Canada president Mr. Tulsi P Sapkota delivered the speech about present challenge
and progress of NRNA Canada and wished the success of the program via telephone
conference. Past vice-president Mr. Prasanna Man Shrestha, Adviser Mr. Rajendra Prasad
Prasai, Past Adviser Mr. Bishnu Subba and Regional committee member and Representatives
of Associate organizations Mr. Rajendra Gautam, Mr. Madhab Dulal (NCSC, Calgary), Mr.
Hari bol Sharma (CNCA, Calgary) and Mr. Nab Raj Adhikari (NECASE, Edmonton)
delivered the speech emphasizing necessity to strengthen NRNA Canada. The program was
emceed by past NCC Member Mr. Rishi Bastakoti. The full message can be read in the link:
http://www.nawasandesh.com/archives/16124.html
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President
Tulsi P Sapkota
Vice-Presidents
Chandra Adhikari
Debendra Subedi
Deepak Kumar Shrestha
Laxmi Pathak
Suren Upreti
General Secretary
Suman Lamsal
Secretary
Prakash Adhikari
Treasurer
Surya Prakash Bhattarai
Spokesperson
Krishna (Kismat) Bhandary
International Affairs
Coordinator
Gopal Bhandari
Women & Children
Affairs
Mrs. Pramila Basnet
Members
Anil Kumar Shrestha
Baburam Bhandari
Bibhu Ojha
Chandra Ghimire
Durga Sharma
Hemant Mohan Thapa
Hemant Raj Mainali
Hemantaraj Siwakoti
Madhab Gajurel
Mukti Suvedi
Narayan Pokhrel
Rameshwar Adhikari
Ram Chandra Bogati
Ram Poudel
Santa Rajbhandari
Tula Bhattachan
Jigme Sherpa
ICC Member
Dr. Sara Chhetry
A d v i s e r s
Dr. Kunjar Sharma
Mr. Naba Raj Gurung
Dr. Drona Rasali
Ms. Radha Basnyat
Dr. Rajendra Parajuli
Dr. Krishna H Gautam
Mr. Gopi Krishna Kaphle
Mr. Chandra Rai
Mr. Mukti Gautam
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Prasai
Mr. Mahesh Pradhan
Mr. Atul Subedi (legal)
Mr. Laxman Paudel (IT)
Figure 8: NRN Day Celebration in Vancouver, BC
Figure 9: NRN Day Celebration in Montreal
5. Nepal Canada Friendship Group:
With initiation of Ambassador His Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel and Nepalese Embassy
Ottawa a Nepal Canada Friendship group has been formed from the parliament members of
Canada. NRNA Canada highly appreciates these great achievements. NRNA Canada vice-
president Mr. Deepak Kumar Shrestha attended in the ceremony.
For full detail please see the link: http://enepalese.com/2016/10/98568.html
Thanks!!!