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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.
Join Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow, Research & Policy of SikhRI, as we explore the life of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and legacy that has influenced and inspired many and continues to inspire today.
Please join us for Khalsa Talks - The Path of Love. Harinder Singh (Senior Fellow, Research & Policy, SikhRI) will be exploring the Life and Legacy of the Tenth Nanak and ‘Lovers’ & Traditions.
Join us this afternoon as our speakers discuss their "Relationship with the Guru". For the curious and open minded.Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bal, Professor at Humber College, and Jyoti Bedi, Sr. HR Coordinator at Technology at Loblaw Companies Ltd., will be sharing their personal journeys and how they have created and maintained a relationship with the Guru. We will discuss how the Guru has influenced & inspired and how they have incorporated the Guru's message in their lives.
Sabad, the Guru-wisdom is the centre of Sikh life and consciousness. Its revealed nature and unique place in Sikh tradition makes it even more significant. We look at what the Guru means in the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikh history and tradition, among others including the larger narrative and how this has influenced & inspired others. Kulvir Singh, Board Chair, SikhRI Canada & Seva Food Bank, explores the Guru-Personality of the Ten Nanaks and the qualities they embodied through a historical perspective. He also looks at the relevance of the Guru’s message for Sikhs and beyond in today’s world.
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.
The following topics will be discussed: Context of 350th Prakash Purab (Illumination Day) Commemorations, Tribute to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, Nanak the Tenth Sovereign, Sikh, Hindu and Muslim Poets from Land of Five Rivers, Celebration to mark World Poetry Day on 21 Mar 2017, and Life, Legacy & Impact on Panjab, South Asia, and Globe.
Join us as Harinder Singh, Thinker, Educator & Activist shares ideas and thoughts on “Befriending Guru Nanak”.
Join us as Harinder Singh, Thinker, Educator, & Activist explores the realm of parenting from a gurmat and Sikh perspective. This will be presented in Panjabi & English.
Join us as Harinder Singh, Thinker, Educator & Activist highlights and showcases Guru Angad Sahib and his role within Sikhi (presented in Panjabi), and as Inni Kaur, Poet, Author, & Artist illuminates the knowledge and story within her book, Thank you, Vahiguru.
Join us as Harinder Singh, Thinker, Educator & Activist explores Guru Arjan Sahib, his shahidi, and his role within Sikhi (presented in Panjabi), and as Inni Kaur, Poet, Author, & Artist illuminates the knowledge and story within her book, Thank you, Vahiguru.
Join us as Inni Kaur, Poet, Author & Storyteller, and Harinder Singh, Thinker, Educator & Activist share key learnings flowing from the bani of Sidh Gosti.
Join us as Inderpreet Singh, Board Member, SikhRI delves into the First Prakash of Adi Granth and it’s importance within Sikhi and our lives.
Sidak is a distinctive leadership development program for young adults (18-40 years old, 17-year-olds that have completed high school are considered) seeking to increase their commitment towards Sikhi. This two-week intensive immersion into Sikh culture, language, values, and community is held annually in the summer at the Khalsa Centre in British Columbia.
Join Harinder Singh, Thinker, Educator & Activist and be enlightened about the life and legacy of Guru Arjan Sahib.
Join us as Harinder Singh, Thinker, Educator & Activist will be talking about the third Ghallughara in Sikh history and it's relevance to Sikhs today.
Join us on January 16th in conversation with Harmeet Singh, Nimrat Kaur, and Sandeep Singh on the farmer protests moderated by Harinder Singh. This webinar will discuss the protests as a pan India movement beyond the 3 Farm Bills. We will focus on the Indian and International media coverage and the Sikh historical context of Morcha in Delhi and Panjab.
In this conversation, we will be joined by scholar Dr. Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, author, poet, and artist, Inni Kaur, and educator, Surinder Singh as they discuss the poetry, Gurbani, and the inspiration of Bhai Vir Singh.
How can we use the enchantment of children’s books to build bridges between worlds? How do we diversify the stories we tell, hear, and read? How can parents, educators, and childcare workers engage and share diverse stories? Join us in conversation with social entrepreneur and children’s book author, Deanna Singh, writer, scholar, and activist, Simran Jeet Singh, and author, poet, and artist, Inni Kaur. Together, let’s re-imagine storytelling for a new generation and tell stories that deserve to be told.
How do we remember? How do we advocate? How do we survive? Please join us for a webinar with three leading voices in the November 1984 Anti-Sikh pogroms study. Dr. Ishmeet Kaur, a professor at the University of Gujarat, will help us explore the literary and artistic response to the Pogroms. Dr. Shruti Devgan, a professor at Bowdoin College, has researched in the diasporic, 1st, and 2nd generation response to the events of 1984 and how the events have been commemorated digitally. Finally, Mr. Ryan Singh Kohli, a leading public law practitioner in the UK, will share his work with Sardar HS Phoolka in the struggle for legal justice for the victims of November 1984.
Join us in conversation with the project’s global lead researchers: Harinder Singh, Ishmeet Kaur, Jasleen Kaur, and Jaswant Singh as we delve into how this idea came to fruition, the transcreation process, the challenges, and how these translations will differ from other current translations.
Sexuality is not something that is frequently discussed in the Panth (Sikh Collective). The report clearly outlines Sikh perspectives on major topics like lust, marriage, homosexuality, and polygamy. What does Bani say about sexuality? How do we differentiate between sex and sexuality? How have colonialism, nationalism, and other historical processes influenced the Sikh understanding of sexuality? What role, if any, should institutions play in supporting Sikhs of all gender identities and sexual orientations?
Join us as we welcome Balraj Singh Mann, Jaswinder Singh Chadha, and Paramjit Kaur Matharu to discuss the intersections of business and Sikhi.
Join us as we welcome Harinder Singh and Surinder Singh Jodhka for a cross-continental conversation on historical and contemporary caste dynamics through the life and times of Giani Dit Singh.
