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(Sault Ste. Marie, ON August 17, 2020) – Today, the Sault College Students’ Union (SCSU) hosted an Independence Day Celebration for International students from India. During the event, the national anthem for India played while the India Flag was hoisted to be displayed for the day at Sault College. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event welcomed a limited number of students while being streamed on Facebook Live to give all students the opportunity to enjoy the celebration together. SCSU hopes to have more events in the future to show its tremendous support to the student demographic represents.

Independence Day is celebrated annually on August 15th, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the UK Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act 1947 transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly.

“International students across Canada probably weren’t expecting themselves to be in this position right now: facing the pandemic, the lockdown, home sickness, lake of work, financial difficulties, limited support from the government. In addition, for our international students from India – missing the celebration of one of the most important days in India. As student leaders of Sault College, we are here to promote a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students. We recognize the importance of this date for many of our international student population, specifically from India. Today’s celebration of Indian Independence Day is one of our many initiatives to help ease some of that home sickness and celebrate our differences together as a family” said Ahmad Alkosani, President Sault College Students’ Union

“International students bring a true richness to our College and we are honored to be alongside our Students’ Union to celebrate the National Independence Day for India,” said Dr. Ron Common, President Sault College. “This year has been challenging for all and it is amazing that our Students’ Union has found a safe way to make our students feel at home while away from home. This type of support is what makes the student experience exceptional and makes our Sault College community unique and amazing and one that I am tremendously proud to be a part of.”