TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

PART I:
GETTING IT TOGETHER 

Goals of the International Goan Convention 
Programme 
 - Organizational Personnel 
 - Organizational Structure 
 - G.O.A. Executive 
Logos 
Songs of the Convention 
Homily~ Click to View Full Text  ~   

PART II : ACADEMIC DELIBERATIONS
Pre-Portuguese Culture of Goa .
Konkani Language and Literature 
Some Goan Monuments: Churches, 
Piazza Crosses, Temples and 
Mansions .
Aspects of the Goan Cultural Heritage 
The Goan Diaspora: Causes and Consequences . 
Goan Nostalgia . 
Political Integration in Goa 
Faith and Race Relations Across Generations  
Excerpts from "Goans within a Canadian Mosaic"
New Beginnings:The Socio-Economic
 Challenge For Goans Worldwide 
On Being a Goan Writer 
Status of Women Canada 
Human Rights The Individual in the Goan Family:
A Mental Health Perspective 
Debate   

PART III: FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES AND CONCLUSIONS 
National Networking Session 
Adaptation in New Environments .
International Networking Session 
 - International Bridging .
. - Structure 
 - Study Group 
- Business dr Technical Projects ...
 - International Youth Convention
 - Plenary Session 
 Making Connections .
. Formation of the I.G.O.
 Post Convention .
- Incorporation of the I.G.O.
 - Techtrain Projects 
 - International Academic Conference 
 - International Goan Youth Convention 
Reviews / Comments / Press Cuttings .