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GUJARATI SAMAJ HISTORY

AARTI PARIKH

PRESIDENT

Ashish Patel

VICE PRESIDENT

The seed for Gujarati Samaj of Windsor (GSW) was planted at the new home of Late Shri Ramanbhai Patel. He wanted to host a house warming party, but did not have large enough pots/pans to cook the food. In August 1974, the six founding fathers started the Samaj by contributing $5.00 each for membership (remember that at the time, minimum wage was $1.80). Starting with about 12 members initially, the organization quickly grew as more Gujarati’s moved to Windsor.

With Navaratri right around the corner, Late Shri Jayanti Coty Patel offered his basement and hence, Windsor’s first garba took place at his home.

GSW’s first Diwali celebration came together with great enthusiasm as all the families of the Samaj volunteered to put on a fantastic event complete with food and entertainment.

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UPCOMMING EVENTS

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Gujarati Samaj of Windsor, our non profit organization was incorporated in 1974, by few Gujarati families and over the years with the hard work of all the past presidents, committee members and our volunteers next year in 2024- 25 will mark its incorporation for the 50th year. I am very happy and excited to serve the Samaj as a president. Ever since its incorporation our Samaj have evolved from modest community to thriving force that we see today. We are proud to surpass the numbers of the new members joining the Samaj as it has grown exponentially.

membership details

As a Gujarati Samaj of Windsor (GSW) member you can enjoy following events for free
 
01. Four nights of Navratri Garba with Live music
02. Diwali Dinner, Culture Programs & Rangoli competition
03. Christmas Party
04. Holi Dinner & Culture Programs
05. Summer Picnic

06. AGM 

WHO WE ARE

Gujarati Samaj of Windsor is a Not-For-Profit organization registered in Ontario, Canada. Gujarati speaking individual can become member of Gujarati Samaj of Windsor. 

Vision

The aim of the organization is preserving, protecting, promoting and perpetuating the traditions of Gujarat, India by sponsoring musical, educational and cultural events, festivals and conventions for the promotion of people of Indian Gujarati decent.

mission

Our organization is working towards providing “Home Away from Home” experience to its members; bring awareness and helping them integrate into Canadian society seamlessly with mutual respect. GSW continues to be instrumental in nurturing values and maintain cultural identity among children and youth to contribute productively to build Windsor into a healthy and vibrant community.

Contact Us

Info@thegsw.ca