Alberta Hindi Association

Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6M3 Canada

Mission Statement

Alberta Hindi Parishad was founded in 1985 with main objective to provide regular classes to teach Hindi systematically. Hindi Vidyalaya was started in 1987 at the University of Alberta with the help of (late) Professor Emeritus Dr. Ambikeshwar Sharma. Alberta Hindi Parishad chose the books prepared and published by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)-Baal Bharati is used in the central school system throughout India, as the curriculum to structure the classes. Experienced teachers provide basic training and guidance to the volunteer teachers. Hindi Vidyalaya conducts five classes (levels 1 to 5) for children from 5 to 15 years old. There are separate classes for adults where basic reading, writing and speaking is taught, followed by conversation class, where emphasis is on Hindi speaking and a class of grammar. Students participate in many programs like Holi, Independence Day, Kavi Sammelan, Hindi Divas, Antakshari, field trips and annual picnic. These programs are organized by Hindi Parishad. Students and members are encouraged to submit articles, poems and short stories our annual publication MEDHAVANI and newsletter KRITI.

About This Cause

Objective To preserve and promote Hindi language. To initiate and engage in activities and programs meant to enhance and popularize the use of the Hindi language. To provide a forum for: Literary programs Drama and stage events Public speaking sessions in the Hindi language To organize and run Hindi language classes. To establish library and reading room facilities. To provide center for the AHP programs and activities. To participate in multilingual and multicultural events. To involve non-Hindi speaking Canadians in the AHP programs. To build up harmony and understanding between people and groups belonging to various lingo cultural origins through

Alberta Hindi Association
#104, 3907-98 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6M3
Canada
Unique Identifier 503664716