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Our Vision

To make the wisdom of the Guru Granth Sahib accessible to the globe.

Our Mission

To provide educational resources to Sikhs to lead a Guru-inspired life.

Our Values

  • Service (Seva)

    By demonstrating an attitude of love and respect by nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual endurance.

  • Integrity (Neki)

    By keeping our word; transparency in all spheres and doing what is right even when no is one looking.

  • Excellence (Param)

    By being innovative; having a vision; giving 100%, and demonstrating competence by striving for excellence.

SikhRI is powered by the efforts of a diverse and skilled subset of the sangat.

Staff, Volunteers, Advisors and Supporters

Our core and foundation, without whom none of our work would be possible. Our team is comprised of kind, loving and empathetic people whose dedication and professionalism makes our common vision a reality.

Charter Members Network

Our Charter Members Network is our primary source of strategic advice and ongoing financial support. Learn more about the network and its membership at charter.sikhri.org.

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Surender Pal Singh

Senior Research Associate

Surender Pal Singh is a Senior Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies and English. 

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The Singh Twins

Artists

​​The Singh Twins are contemporary British artists with an international reputation, widely known for their highly detailed, narrative, symbolic and eclectic style rooted in Indian aesthetics. 

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Tridivesh Singh Maini

Policy Analyst

Tridivesh Singh Maini is a New Delhi-based Policy Analyst. He is associated with The Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonepat, Haryana.

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Uma Chakravarti

Feminist Historian

Uma Chakravarti is a distinguished feminist historian who has taught at Miranda House College for Women, Delhi University.

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Wahenoor Singh

Wahenoor Singh holds a BS in Biology from the University of Georgia and is pursuing a healthcare career.

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A look back at the origins and journey of the Sikh Research Institute

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Official communications on the latest on developments at the Sikh Research Institute.

Annual Report – 2014

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SikhRI trains today’s activists and tomorrow’s leaders at workshops, retreats and conferences. Our education team designs resources and curriculum for use in Sikh schools and in the home, and offers training for teachers around the world.

Sikh Research Institute Hosts Weekend Of Sikhi-Inspired Programs Across The GTA - 3rd December 2014

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December
2014

The Sikh Research Institute Canada (SikhRI) will be hosting a series of events across the Greater Toronto Area this coming weekend.

Kultar’s Mime 1984 Play heads to NYC after sold out Boston shows - 3rd October 2014

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October
2014

Kultar’s Mime is an immersive theater experience that uses the 1903 Kishinev Pogrom that targeted Jews as a point of departure to tell the stories of Sikh children in 1984 Delhi Massacre.

Kultar’s Mime Play - 28th September 2014

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September
2014

“The Sikh Research Institute is excited to launch the play Kultar’s Mime to facilitate conversation on 1984 among masses to invoke Guru Nanak’s sensitivity to suffering, especially in genocidal campaigns,” says Harinder Singh, SikhRI’s CEO.

Language of Gurbani – First online course available - 11th September 2014

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September
2014

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) will offer its first online course for learning Language of Gurbani; its latest offering on developing a better understanding and appreciation of the languages of Guru Granth Sahib.

Sikh Summer Leadership Program Concludes - 12th August 2014

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August
2014

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) concluded its twelfth annual summer program, Sidak – Faith. Courage. Discipline, on 9th August 2014. The program commenced on 27 July 2014 at the Khalsa Center in Miracle Valley, British Columbia, Canada.

Official communications on the latest on developments at the Sikh Research Institute.

2024 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

2016 Annual Report

2015 Annual Report

2014 Annual Report

2013 Annual Report

2012 Annual Report

2011 Annual Report

2010 Annual Report

2009 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report

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