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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.

Staff
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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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Contributor
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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.

Developing Leadership Qualities at Sidak 2013 - 14th August 2013

Wednesday
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14
August
2013

Sikh Research Institute welcomed 32 participants and over a dozen instructors and facilitators representing five countries to Sidak 2013. The eleventh year of the leadership development program was held in San Antonio, Texas, from 28 July through 10 August.

Sikh Summer Leadership Program Concludes - 23rd July 2013

Tuesday
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23
July
2013

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.

SikhRI Announces Platform for Sojhi Online - 17th July 2013

Wednesday
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17
July
2013

Next week Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) will launch its flagship Sojhi Gurmat & Panjabi Education Resource for free online download on the Sikh Educators Network (SEN) site.

Reaching Out to Parents & Professionals - 9th July 2013

Tuesday
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9
July
2013

SikhRI Canada hosted a busy week of presentations and interviews in the BC-area from 26 June – 3 July. Programming focused on parenting and families and also on Sikh professionals. There were also talks commemorating the Shahidi of Guru Arjan Sahib.

Events in Pacific Northwest Invigorate Learners - 25th June 2013

Tuesday
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25
June
2013

Over the weekend of 21-23 June, SikhRI presented in Portland, Oregon, and surrounding cities. It was an invigorating opportunity to engage with the Pacific Northwest sangats and to involve the non-Sikh community as well.

SikhRI Turns Focus to Toronto - 17th June 2013

Monday
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17
June
2013

Over the weekend of June 7th, The Sikh Research Institute hosted and participated in a series of programs across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

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

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2015 Annual Report

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2011 Annual Report

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2009 Annual Report

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