Association of India Deoli Camp Internees 1962

09/23/2026

We welcomed the fall weather in Toronto this weekend by celebrating 64 years of hard-won community, healing, and joy after Deoli. In the words of one survivor who drove up all the way from Florida to join us, "Though I don't know all of you, this feels like coming home." ❤🏠🍁

09/08/2026

The Deoliwallahs is officially released today by Rutgers University Press.

Written by Joy Ma and Dilip D’Souza, this book brings long‑silenced stories into the public record. For our community, this release is recognition, remembrance, and brings us a step closer to healing.

For decades, the experiences of the Deoli internees lived in memories, family conversations, and community gatherings. Today, they enter classrooms, libraries, and public discourse. We honor every internee, every family, and every advocate who kept this history alive.

📘 Explore The Deoliwallahs
https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-deoliwallahs/9781978845404

Thank you for standing with us as we continue to preserve, share, and uplift this vital chapter of Indian‑Chinese history.

The Deoliwallahs sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Indian history—the internment of Chinese Indians following the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The book draws parallels with Japanese American internment during World War II and, utilizing personal testimonies of survivors, highlights the universal t...

08/26/2026

📢Attention library card holders, we need your help! ⌚ Just 5 minutes of your time. If you are a member of a local library, please ask a librarian or navigate your library website to request "The Deoliwallahs" (Dilip D’Souza and Joy Ma) or "Doing Time With Nehru" (Yin Marsh), two books written by members of the survivor community.

Joy and Yin are also cherished members of the monthly Deoli Dreams group, and they have inspired tremendous connection and relationship-building in a persistent and resilient community. Please help support them and their storytelling by bringing their books to a library near you! 📖💖

08/24/2026

Sharing an interesting vlog that highlights Monica Liu, a Deoli survivor, and offers a look at Kolkata's food scene, in this case Indian Chinese food. The creator does a great job connecting the cuisine to the history and cultural roots of Chinese‑Indians, making it a valuable watch for anyone interested in our community’s story.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/5gmf4FpAGFg?si=D09HcGNM5Bvk16qV
A clear, informative piece that brings together personal history, food, and culture in a meaningful way.

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08/16/2026

Hello all! 🕊️The Deoli Dreams: Healing Conversations group is continuing to meet monthly. These meetings are largely unstructured and aim to build community among Deoli survivors and friends.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 23 at 8:30pm US Eastern Time.

📝🤚We welcome folks to sign up to join our monthly meetings here: https://forms.gle/MSp3oXmNrBxv46Jp9.

Event name: Deoli Dreams: Healing Conversations for Deoli Camp Survivors, Friends, and Family Next meeting: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 8pm ET Description: This monthly meeting is open to survivors, friends, and family of Deoli Internment Camp. It is an informal space for attendees to discuss the im...

05/02/2026

The San Francisco memorial tree dedicated to the survivors of Deoli Internment Camp.

02/01/2026

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this moment possible.

Read more about the dedication last weekend! https://indiadeoli.wixsite.com/1962internment/post/the-deoli-survivors-remembrance-tree-a-public-marker-in-san-francisco

01/24/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 24 at 2pm PT, for the dedication of the Deoli Survivors Remembrance Tree! Read more about the background of the event here:
https://indiadeoli.wixsite.com/1962internment/s-projects-side-by-side

Joy Ma, Yin Marsh, and Seve Ghose will bring community members together, share brief reflections, offer a moment of remembrance, and connect with the community. All are welcome.

You can find us next to the Yerba Buena Carousel (LeRoy King Carousel)
221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Next to the Yerba Buena Carousel (LeRoy King Carousel) 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Join us for the dedication of the Deoli Survivors Remembrance Tree, a living symbol of endurance and memory, honoring the resilience of the Chinese Indian community interned at Deoli Camp in 1962. This tre...

01/16/2026

🌳 REMINDER: Join Us Next Saturday, January 24 at 2PM (PT) 🌳

We warmly invite you to join us for the Dedication of the Deoli Survivors Remembrance Tree — a living symbol honoring the Chinese Indian community interned at Deoli Camp in 1962.

In the same spirit as the commemorative maple tree and plaque in Milliken Park, this remembrance tree honors Deoli survivors, the communities they sustained, and the recognition and justice they continue to raise.

We’ll gather for brief reflections, a moment of remembrance, and meaningful community connection. All are welcome to stand with us in honoring history, resilience, and collective memory.

🗓 January 24, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Next to the Yerba Buena Carousel (LeRoy King Carousel)
221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Please help spread the word and join us for this important and moving gathering. 🌱✨

01/10/2026

Join us for the dedication of the Deoli Survivors Remembrance Tree, a living symbol of the Chinese Indian community interned at Deoli Camp in 1962.

In the same spirit as the commemorative maple tree and plaque in Milliken Park, this tree honors Deoli survivors, the communities they sustained, and the recognition and justice they continue to raise.

We’ll gather for brief reflections, a moment of remembrance, and community connection. All are welcome.

January 24, 2026 at 2 PM
Next to the Yerba Buena Carousel (LeRoy King Carousel)
221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103