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Oud Mehta
Friday
,
22
March
2019

Panjabi Cultural and Heritage Festival

Dubai
,
United Arab Emirates
Online

Join Dr. Jaswant Singh, SikhRI's Director of Gurbani Research, as a Panelist, discussing the teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib at the Panjabi Cultural and Heritage Festival event.

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Saturday
,
9
March
2019

Liv - Kartarpur: Creator-Ville for Truth-Exemplars

,
Online

2019 is Nanakshahi#550. Join us as Harinder Singh focuses on Sri Kartarpur Sahib, since its inception to now and beyond....

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Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Gole Market
Monday
,
25
February
2019

Perspectives on Guru Nanak

New Delhi
,
India
Online

Join Inni Kaur, Painter, Author, and Artist to hear about Guru Nanak Sahib in the Writings of Bhai Vir Singh at the Perspectives on Guru Nanak Lecture in New Delhi, India.

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1065 Canadian Pl #104
Saturday
,
16
February
2019

Nation to Nation: Panthak Politics in Modern Nation States

Mississauga
,
Canada
Online

Since Partition, internal Sikh Panthak politics has been interwoven with larger Panjab and Indian political machinations. How did we get to this stage and what is the current state of Panthak politics vis a vis Panjab today? This freewheeling discussion will allow SikhRI’s Senior Fellow, Research & Policy, Harinder Singh, to touch on a variety of topics and ideas.

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177 N Heartz Rd
Saturday
,
9
February
2019

Exploring Careers

Coppell
,
United States
Online

Choosing a career is a life shaping decision and can be very difficult. SikhRI presents a panel discussion on how to identify, prepare, and succeed in this lifelong journey. Panelists will share their personal experiences so high school & college students can excel in their respective professions.

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6011 Hollyhock Road
Saturday
,
12
January
2019

SikhRI in San Antonio

San Antonio
,
United States
Online

Join Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow, Research & Policy, from the Sikh Research Institute as he travels to San Antonio to present and share ideas.

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138 Bauer Dr
Sunday
,
9
December
2018

Daddy's Turban Book Launch

Oakland
,
United States
Online

Join Inni Kaur, Painter, Author, & Artist as she launches her newest publication, Daddy’s Turban.

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Saturday
,
3
November
2018

When Will Sikhs Have Their #MeToo Movement?

,
Online

During this webinar, we hope to explore the question “What would it take for the #metoo movement to happen in the Sikh community? What could our #metoo movement look like?” And what are the unique challenges our community must overcome in order to get there?

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9385 120th St, Unit 201
Saturday
,
27
October
2018

Benefit Dinner - Vancouver, BC

Delta
,
Canada
Online

SikhRI is hosting its annual Vancouver Benefit Dinner on Saturday, 27 October 2018. The theme of the year is Nanakshahi550. We look forward to your presence.

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1065 Canadian Place #104
Saturday
,
22
October
2016

Sikhi & Acceptance: Sikhi Through Art

Mississauga
,
Canada
Online

Join us for an afternoon of coffee and tea as we learn about our speakers. Painter, poet, and CEO of SikhRI, Inni Kaur, and painter, Kanwar Singh (Art of Punjab), will discuss how Sikhi has shaped their journeys in life as artists.

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1065 Canadian Place #104
Saturday
,
24
September
2016

Sikhi & Acceptance: Toronto

Mississauga
,
Canada
Online

Join us for discussion that will centre around the Sikh community in Toronto (and Toronto area), shattering normative ideas of the ideal Sikh.Enjoy refreshments and snacks while engaging in open dialogue. For the curious and open-minded. All are welcome. You don't need to be a Sikh or know anything about Sikhi to attend.

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20412 Bothell Everett Hwy
Saturday
,
17
September
2016

Teens & Parents: Challenges & Solutions

Bothell
,
United States
Online

Teens Workshop (led by Inni Kaur & Anu Kaur Bal) & Parents Workshop - (led by Harinder Singh)

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10350 University Drive
Thursday
,
4
August
2016

SikhRI Meet & Greet

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Come hang out with the volunteers, staff and leaders of the Sikh Research Institute! Learn about what we do and connect with some awesome people working on advancing Sikh education and leadership in the community.

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14100 Stave Lake Road
Sunday
,
24
July
2016

Sidak 2016

Mission
,
Canada
Online

Sidak is a leadership development program for young adults seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh Faith. This two week intensive immersion into the Sikh culture, language, values and community is held annually in the summer. 

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40600 Schoolcraft Rd
Friday
,
24
June
2016

Evening of Gurmat Sangīt Kīrtan

Plymouth Charter Township
,
United States
Online

Please join us for an evening of Gurmat Sangīt Kīrtan along with a presentation on the launch of the "Nād" project at Mata Tripta Ji Gurdwara Sahib.

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40600 Schoolcraft Rd
Friday
,
24
June
2016

An Evening of Gurmat Sangīt Kīrtan

Plymouth Charter Township
,
United States
Online

We invite you all to join us for an evening of Gurmat Sangīt Kīrtan along with a presentation on the launch of the "Nād" project.

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3310 S Canton Center Rd
Friday
,
24
June
2016

Sanjha Gurmat Gatka Camp

Canton
,
United States
Online

“Guru & I” by Sardarni Inni Kaur and ‍“The Heritage of Gurmat Sangit” by Sardar Manjit Singh.

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3636 Murillo Ave
Sunday
,
19
June
2016

Sikh Heritage in Pakistan

San Jose
,
United States
Online

Arpinder Kaur, has put together a PowerPoint presentation which features Sikh history, Panjabi poetry, and emotional stories of the Sikh homeland. From the popular sites like Panja Sahib & Nankana Sahib, Waris Shah's tomb, Dargah of Bulle Shah & Pir Mian Mir, to place of Martydom of Akali Phula Singh and countless mothers from torture chambers of Zakhira Khan, the presentation captures not only the history but also integrates the Sikh teachings to both the young and the old.

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Saturday
,
28
May
2022

The Guru: Connecting with 1-Light

Online

This Sidak event provides participants aged 18-39 a 2.5-hour glimpse into the 2-week Sidak summer leadership program. Prospective Sidakers will get a chance to preview learning and sharing via the curated content and the inspired facilitators.

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Saturday
,
30
April
2022

Vaisakhi: Reviving Panthic Leadership

Online

We will discuss Panthic leadership through Sikhi ideals and historical models. We will also explore the current deficits in leadership and their code of conduct.

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Saturday
,
12
February
2022

Love, Devotion & I

Online

Love is understood as an intense feeling or emotion of deep affection, attachment, commitment, and sacrifice. 

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Saturday
,
29
January
2022

Dan: Sikhi & Giving

Online

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its eighth report in the State of the Panth series titled Dan: Sikhi & Giving, exploring what it means to give in a Sikh context, how giving is understood throughout Sikh history, and how it is understood by Sikhs today.

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Saturday
,
4
December
2021

Shukrana, Shahadat & Dat: The Real Gift

Online

There is a deeply profound sentiment tied to martyrdom in Sikhi as well as in many other faiths groups. Throughout the ages, we have seen challenging circumstances of oppression that have chosen to desecrate the bodies of those who address it. 

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Saturday
,
6
November
2021

Representing 1984

Online

What is the language of violence? How do we find language for translating the unspeakable? Who speaks for those who suffer violence?

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Saturday
,
2
October
2021

Harm Reduction, Healing, Hope

Online

Join panelists Dr. Anokh Singh, Dr. Bavenjit Kaur, and clinical counselor Palwinder Kaur Gill, who will draw on their personal and professional experience to engage in conversation: What problems with alcohol look like in Sikh communities; why they occur; common challenges folks face when engaging with the healthcare system, and how we can harness hope, empathy, and Sikhi when we are struggling. 

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Saturday
,
25
September
2021

3Gs: Guru, Gurgaddi, Granth

Online

The world knows a Guru to be an influential teacher, spiritual master, or popular expert. The Sikh world refers to ten founder personalities as well as the Guru Granth and the Khalsa Panth as the Guru. Guru Nanak Sahib considered “Sabad” to be the Guru. This conversation will dive deep into the Sikh context of what Guru is, “Gurgaddi” as the enthronement to the status of the Guru in Sikh tradition, and how the eternal co-Guruship came about by the Command of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib to Granth-Panth. Within a month of this conversation are the first Prakash of Guru Granth Sahib and its Gurgaddi, Gurgaddi Purabs of Guru Nanaks II, IV, V & VIII.

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Saturday
,
21
August
2021

Screens, Pandemic, & Children

Online

Join us in a conversation with Dr. Shimi Kaur Kang and Dr. Jasjeet Kaur to learn how to treat screens like food: consume healthy tech, limit junk tech, and eliminate toxins.

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