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1330 Jefferson Ave
Saturday
,
26
Apr
2025
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Saturday
,
26
Apr
2025

Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi

Online
Winnipeg
,
Canada

Join Harinder Singh in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 26 April 2025, for a keynote address and interactive session on Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi.

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Saturday
,
3
May
2025
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Saturday
,
24
May
2025

Babarvani: Guru Nanak Sahib on War & Tyranny

Online
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The four sabads of Babarvani form the foundation of this course, with each week dedicated to one sabad. Alongside textual analysis, we will explore the historical context of Babar’s invasion and engage in...

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14100 Stave Lake Rd
Sunday
,
20
Jul
2025
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Saturday
,
2
Aug
2025

Sidak 2025

Online
Mission
,
Canada

Sidak is a transformative educational experience designed for young Sikh adults aged 18 to 39. It brings together seekers from all over the world to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.

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1330 Jefferson Ave
Saturday
,
26
April
2025

Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi

Winnipeg
,
Canada
Online

Join Harinder Singh in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 26 April 2025, for a keynote address and interactive session on Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi.

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14100 Stave Lake Rd
Sunday
,
20
July
2025

Sidak 2025

Mission
,
Canada
Online

Sidak is a transformative educational experience designed for young Sikh adults aged 18 to 39. It brings together seekers from all over the world to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.

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Saturday
,
3
May
2025
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Saturday
,
24
May
2025

Babarvani: Guru Nanak Sahib on War & Tyranny

The four sabads of Babarvani form the foundation of this course, with each week dedicated to one sabad. Alongside textual analysis, we will explore the historical context of Babar’s invasion and engage in...

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300 Connell Drive, 5th Floor
Saturday
,
26
March
2022

The Real Guru Nanak

Berkeley Heights
,
United States
Online

This session attempts to understand the vision and personality of the Guru based on Guru Granth Sahib as well as secondary texts.

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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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Monday
,
26
July
2021

Sidh Gosti: A Virtual Sidak Course

,
Online

This Sidak course provides participants aged 18-40 a 2.5 hour per day learnings for 5 days. Each day will consist of a Hukam reflection, an interactive themed activity, and a learning session. The course will delve into the Bani of Guru Nanak Sahib “Sidh Gosti: Learning through Dialogue.” It will provide participants with an opportunity to enhance their personal relationship with IkOankar, engage in critical conversations about issues affecting Sikh families and the Panth, and develop opinions on non-Sikh issues that are supported by a Gurmat framework. The participants will develop a deeper understanding of the theme and tangible applications of the learnings.

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15996 84 Ave
Saturday
,
20
July
2024

The Real Guru Nanak

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Taking place in English, this session attempts to understand the vision and personality of the Guru based on Guru Granth Sahib as well as secondary texts. It also explores the relevance of the Guru’s paradigm today.

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15996 84 Ave
Saturday
,
8
June
2024

Guru Arjan Sahib: The Divine Personification

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Guru Arjan Sahib, the epitome of perfection, imparted the message of the 1 and 1Ness of Creator-creation. The Sovereign of the benign dominion (halemi raj)...

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460 Campus Lane Northwest
Saturday
,
25
May
2024

The Sikh Journey

Calgary
,
Canada
Online

Explore the principles and beliefs that fueled Guru Nanak Sahib's transformative revolution in 15th-century South Asia.

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9 Wellington Street
Saturday
,
6
April
2024

1984 Path of the Warrior Saints

East Brampton
,
Canada
Online

Harinder Singh of Sikh Research Institute discusses the nature and repercussions of the Sikh Genocide with Sukhman Singh of Ensaaf.

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9 Wellington Street
Saturday
,
6
April
2024

1984 Path of the Warrior Saints

East Brampton
,
Canada
Online

In the introduction to "1984 Path of the Warrior Saints," Harinder Singh, an educator and activist affiliated with the Sikh Research Institute, offers his insights.

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74, Chandi Path, Sector 28A, Sector 28
Saturday
,
9
March
2024

The Real Guru Nanak

Chandigarh
,
India
Online

Saneha is a beautiful Panjabi word that means personally delivering a message on behalf of another.

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Sector 14
Wednesday
,
6
March
2024

A Special Seminar Dedicated to Holla Mahalla

Chandigarh
,
India
Online

The Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Sikh Research Institute (USA) and Nam Sabad Foundation, present: A Special Seminar Dedicated to Holla Mahalla

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Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Sector 4, Gole Market,
Thursday
,
22
February
2024

Begampura - City Without Sorrow

New Delhi
,
India
Online

Harinder Singh will be delivering a special lecture on at the Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi on 22nd February, 2024 @ 3pm IST.

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1649-004
Monday
,
15
January
2024

Sikhi: Faith & Followers

Lisboa
,
Portugal
Online

The presentation intends to explore the principles and beliefs that fueled Guru Nanak Sahib's transformative revolution in 15th-century South Asia.

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Thursday
,
16
July
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 11

Online

Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought.

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Thursday
,
16
July
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 11

Online

This webinar is a part of the live course Anand Sahib: Way to Bliss Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.

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Tuesday
,
14
July
2020

Love & Justice: Week 8

Online

An immersive introduction into the principles of the Sikh faith told through the primary source of the Guru Granth Sahib and secondary historic texts on the life of Guru Nanak Sahib. This course has been created with an audience of young adults in mind. Sikhs and non-Sikhs are encouraged to join! No background on Sikhi is required. Interactive lectures and course materials. This webinar is a part of the live course Love and Justice Through Guru Nanak Sahib.

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Thursday
,
9
July
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 10

Online

This webinar is a part of the live course Anand Sahib: Way to Bliss Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.

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Thursday
,
9
July
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 10

Online

Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought.

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Tuesday
,
7
July
2020

Love & Justice: Week 7

Online

An immersive introduction into the principles of the Sikh faith told through the primary source of the Guru Granth Sahib and secondary historic texts on the life of Guru Nanak Sahib. This course has been created with an audience of young adults in mind. Sikhs and non-Sikhs are encouraged to join! No background on Sikhi is required. Interactive lectures and course materials. This webinar is a part of the live course Love and Justice Through Guru Nanak Sahib.

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Sunday
,
5
July
2020

The Art of Gathering: Re-Imagining Sangat

Online

As Sikhs in the diaspora, how do we find, connect, and build our sangat? How is our understanding of belonging challenged and changing over time? In the current pandemic, many community connections we previously looked to are no longer available. How do we continue to maintain community when physical spaces, such as the Gurduara, are no longer (or perhaps were never) available? Join us as we discuss ways to create compassionate communities in the age of isolation.

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Sunday
,
5
July
2020

The Art of Gathering: Re-Imagining Sangat

Online

As Sikhs in the diaspora, how do we find, connect, and build our sangat? How is our understanding of belonging challenged and changing over time? In the current pandemic, many community connections we previously looked to are no longer available. How do we continue to maintain community when physical spaces, such as the Gurduara, are no longer (or perhaps were never) available? Join us as we discuss ways to create compassionate communities in the age of isolation. This conversation is tailored towards young Sikhs however, we welcome all those interested to join in as well.

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Thursday
,
2
July
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 9

Online

This webinar is a part of the live course Anand Sahib: Way to Bliss Anand Sahib holds a very special place in Sikh tradition, as it is sung in almost every congregational setup. Revealed to Guru Amardas Sahib, the bani essentially details the human quest for bliss and the lifestyle that is necessary for leading a blissful life. The beauty and significance of Anand Sahib can be gauged from the fact that it dwells on a variety of ideas and principles that are central to Sikh thought. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.

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