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SikhRI presenters and facilitators appear for live events on topics that are globally important and have local relevance.
SikhRI presenters and facilitators appear for live events on topics that are globally important and have local relevance.
This webinar invites you to pause and reflect: What does Sikhi actually say about death? How are we meant to face it, understand it, and live in its awareness?
Experience an afternoon of inspiring stories, meaningful conversation, and a collective vision for a brighter future. Together, let’s build a lasting impact.
Experience an afternoon of inspiring stories, meaningful conversation, and a collective vision for a brighter future. Together, let’s build a lasting impact.
This webinar invites you to pause and reflect: What does Sikhi actually say about death? How are we meant to face it, understand it, and live in its awareness?
A week after the celebration of International Women’s Day with reaffirmations of equality, the recognition of women role-models, expressions of love for women in our lives, we turn to ask: Why do we mark an international women’s day? Does such a “day,” simply allow for hollow congratulations in a world that is deeply divided on gender lines, as illustrated every other day of the year? Why not have a “men’s day”—are we reinforcing inequality? And does this day reflect an acceptance that all women, everywhere, across the globe, are simply the same?
The modern industrial world heavily controls our mind and body, continually shaping our lifestyle. We are often turned into a machine that continues to do what it is programmed for. Happiness and fulfillment elude us despite wealth and countless avenues to satiate our pleasure senses. In this presentation, we explore reasons that bind us, inhibitions that hold us back and address how to reorient our life compass to be truly free to realize our potential.
Creating Oneness by Transcending Duality. A gurbani-based workshop that explores history and background of Asa Ki Var. Sessions will delve into how to go beyond duality in thought conduct, and action at both personal and community level.
Understand relationship between Panjab empire & British state and explore the historic relationship of the diaspora Sikh community & British rule.
Kultar's Mime is a devised play that blends painting, poetry, theater and music to tell the stories of Sikh children who survived the 1984 Delhi massacre that was organized in the wake of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assasination.
Author, Inni Kaur, will take children through a journey of various sakhis of the Sikh Gurus. Join us for an educational and interactive experience with Q&A and discussions. (For ages 5-15)
Please join Harliv Kaur, in this children's workshop, as we venture into the heroic tales of the Shaheeds. We will explore the super powers they used and take inspiration from their lives.
In this interactive workshop, students will learn about the personality, achievements, and legacy of Guru Gobind Singh. The workshop will also reinforce the basic Sikhi 101 principles and incorporate the ideas of identity, virtues and behavior of Khalsa through an activity and discussion.
Join us as this afternoon as we look back at how the Gurus and Sikhs have historically confronted enemies of freedom, justice, and equal rights. The presentation will be followed by an open & interactive discussion on resistance in today's world.
As we mark the 350th year commemorative celebration of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, we attempt to look at his legacy through the eyes of a believer, and regardless of nationality or background connect you to the beauty of his wisdom.
Kultar's Mime comes to UT Dallas after 73 acclaimed performances all over the world. The play is a powerful condemnation of intolerance and violence, which affirms that just as hatred can transcend culture, religion and geography, so can compassion.
Join us for an afternoon of coffee and snacks as our speakers discuss "Real Life Sikhi". For the curious and open minded. Board Chair, SikhRI Canada & Seva Food Bank, Kulvir Singh, and former Board Executive, SAFAR, Kirpa Kaur will be sharing how Sikhi has shaped their personal journeys and day-to-day life. We will discuss how Sikhi has influenced & inspired their decision making.
Come join us as we engage in an interactive conversation with Kulvir Singh, Board Chair of SIkhRi Canada and the Seva Food Bank.
Join us to Commemorate 350 Years of Prakash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. Inni Kaur, CEO of SikhRI, will be speaking about "Kalgian Vala & I" and Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow and Research & Policy of SikhRI, will be speaking on "Emperor-Prophet".
The British transferred the power in 1947 and the Panjab was partitioned, and later truncated in India. Millions were butchered and displaced in the aftermath. Plundered and violated, the Panjab has been caught between the Indo-Pak politics ever since. The presentation revisits the partition through Toba Tek Singh, and asks who’s Panjab is it anyway and who owes reparations to it. It assesses the current state of Panth vis-à-vis SGPC, Akalis and the community, and contextualizes the current political struggle for rights with special reference to Bapu Surat Singh and Gurdarspur attack.
The attack on the Darbar Sahib in the June of 1984 was a defining moment in contemporary Sikh history. The standard narrative promoted by the media and the Indian state in its White Paper on the attack have largely ignored the communal motivations of the state as they relate to its inextricable relationship to Hindutva. We will survey contemporary conflicts, in particular the desecration of the Babri Masjid in 1992 and Gujarat in 2002, to understand the significance of the state-sponsored terror in 1984.
What does being Sikh means in Punjab in ethical terms? If you happen to be an unwanted girl and then assert your choices to make Punjab an honorable space for humankind, what will patriarchy do to you? How will Sikh institutions respond to you who invoke sacrifices made to oppose injustice and intolerance? Let us discuss with reference of Inqlab Kaur who is in jail for a crime every Sikh is supposed to commit every moment.
Guruduara Dera Sahib, Lahore, is one of the most important Sikh holy sites in Pakistan. The building of the gurdwara stands next to the Shaheedi Asthān or memorial of Guru Arjun Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, hence is also known as the Gurduara Panjvin Patshahi.
The presentation looks at the roots of the word, idea and institution that Khalsa is, in the context of Vaisakhi and beyond. It explores the Sikh canon, and other near contemporary sources of the ten Guru Nanaks period to trace its position and significance in the Sikh Panth. We survey its current state, functionality and understanding within the global community and offer suggestions to revive the Khalsa tradition in today’s context.
In collaboration with Radio Sher E Punjab 1550AM.
A week after the celebration of International Women’s Day with reaffirmations of equality, the recognition of women role-models, expressions of love for women in our lives, we turn to ask: Why do we mark an international women’s day? Does such a “day,” simply allow for hollow congratulations in a world that is deeply divided on gender lines, as illustrated every other day of the year? Why not have a “men’s day”—are we reinforcing inequality? And does this day reflect an acceptance that all women, everywhere, across the globe, are simply the same?
Nature is a diverse source of life forms; their unique identity and nature. Gurbani extensively uses symbolism derived from Nature to convey a particular thought or feeling. This presentation looks at major animal symbols evoked in Gurbani and how they are utilized to impart lessons in outlook and attitudes for life.
Dr. Kala Singh will be discussing topics like the role of culture and migration on mental health and suicide of South Asians, the role of South Asian spirituality on mental health and suicide, a new South Asian Spiritual Model of Counseling, and how to use this model not only for South Asians BUT for everyone.
