Learning Series

Intended to be mainly virtual learning sessions for the community, learning series is an endeavor spearheaded by Parashar Malla in late 2023 and jointly organized by Nepal Cultural Society of BC (NCSBC), Hindu Buddhist Foundation of Canada (HBFC), Columbini Limited Partnership with technical support from Prasna IT.

Upcoming sessions:

  1. Time and date: 130pm, Sunday, November 19, 2023
    Venue: 12351 Winram Rd, Surrey, BC V3V 3Y4 [This is an in-person meet]
    Topic: Retirement Planning and Enjoying
    Moderator: Suresh Bhatta
    If you are thinking of retiring or are already retired, please join the session to contribute as applicable to the discussion on what to consider, what is available, and processes involved in retirement planning and in retirement. Come share your experience if you are retired, and if you are thinking about it, be ready with the questions or even share what you already know.”
    Organizers: NCSCBC, HBFC, Columbini Limited Partnership
    Technical Support: Prasna IT

Planned sessions:

  1. Time and date: TBD
    Topic: Business Structuring and Operation
    Session led by:
    If you have a business or are thinking of starting one, learn how to in Canada.

Completed sessions:

  1. Time and date: 6 pm – Sep 13, 2023
    Topic: Immigration Policies
    Session led by: Emma Bell of RDM Lawyers
    Canadian immigration policies applicable to students and those on work permits.
    Learn how the policies apply to you.
  2. Time and date: 6 pm – Sep 20, 2023
    Topic: Wills and Estates
    Session led by: Luke Leger of Rosborough & Co
    Learn why its important to have a Will.
  3. Time and date: 600pm, Sunday, November 08, 2023
    Venue: Via Zoom – check NCSBC Slack or mailing list for the link
    Topic: Mental Health
    Session led by: Raj Khadka, MSW, PhD
    Learn about mental health, when to seek one and the resources available in the community. See linked presentation for resource material.


The PowerPoint slides are available in NCSBC Slack. (Please email bodnscsbc@gmail.com access if you are not a member yet.)

Flyer for the program is below: