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Wednesday
,
16
Apr
2025
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Wednesday
,
16
Apr
2025

Release of Research on 'Var Sat' Bani

Online
Fatehgarh Sahib
,
India

We invite you to join us for a special seminar marking the Release of Research on ‘Var Sat’ Bani.

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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
,

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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JCW3+J9R
Wednesday
,
16
April
2025

Release of Research on 'Var Sat' Bani

Fatehgarh Sahib
,
India
Online

We invite you to join us for a special seminar marking the Release of Research on ‘Var Sat’ Bani.

Learn more ⟶
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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Thursday
,
2
July
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 9

,
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. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.

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Tuesday
,
30
June
2020

Love & Justice: Week 6

,
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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Monday
,
29
June
2020

Raj Karega Khalsa: The Khalsa & The Rule

,
Online

A conversation on locating the “Raj Karega Khalsa” motto in the Sikh tradition, its meaning, and understanding since the early 1700s. When did this motto become controversial?

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Monday
,
29
June
2020

Raj Karega Khalsa: The Khalsa & The Rule

,
Online

A conversation on locating the “Raj Karega Khalsa” motto in the Sikh tradition, its meaning, and understanding since the early 1700s. When did this motto become controversial? The Why; The What; and The How of the motto’s appropriation and its current scenario.

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Thursday
,
25
June
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 8

,
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
,
23
June
2020

Love & Justice: Week 5

,
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
,
21
June
2020

Father's Day: Earning A Child's Respect

,
Online

Celebrate Father’s Day while social distancing as we engage in conversation with Inderpreet Singh, Jasdeep Singh Bajwa, Dr. Jasjit Singh, and Dr. Kirpal Singh. They will discuss how Sikhi has informed their ideas of fatherhood, their challenges, and their triumphs.

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Thursday
,
18
June
2020

Anand Sahib: Week 7

,
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. Each live session will cover two pauris (stanzas) each and vocabulary lessons.

Learn more⟶
Tuesday
,
16
June
2020

Love & Justice: Week 4

,
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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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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8580 132 Street
Sunday
,
5
November
2023

Sikhi: Personal Practice & Public Responsibility

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Our esteemed speaker, Harinder Singh, will shed light on how Sikhi guides our individual lives and shapes a better society.

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2 Wellington Street
Friday
,
13
October
2023

Sikh Responses to State Interference

West Brampton
,
Canada
Online

Given the current state of affairs between India, Canada, and Sikhs, SikhRI’s co-founder, Harinder Singh will be giving a timely and relevant talk on on why current events should matter to Sikhs around the world.

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128 Merriwood Rd
Saturday
,
3
December
2022

Raj: From Governance to Rule

Bridgewater Township
,
United States
Online

‘Saneha: Becoming Guru-centered’ are theme-based sessions (presentation, activity, discussion) to foster Sikh values based on Gurmat.

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7122 Orangethorpe Ave, South Hall
Saturday
,
12
November
2022

Raj: From Governance to Rule

Buena Park
,
United States
Online

‘Saneha: Becoming Guru-centered’ are theme-based sessions (presentation, activity, discussion) to foster Sikh values based on Gurmat.

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14100 Stave Lake Rd
Sunday
,
24
July
2022

Sidak 2022

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

Sidak seeks to provide young Sikh adults with a gift of Gurmat-centered leadership learning experience to secure—and transform—the Sikh future. 

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15850 24 Avenue #Suite 300
Sunday
,
24
April
2022

The Beautiful Vaisakhi

Surrey
,
Canada
Online

The session explores Vaisakhi in the Panjabi and Sikh context, the relevance of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s Nash doctrine, and the collective aspiration to nurture the characteristics of the Khalsa.

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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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14100 Stave Lake Road, Mission, BC V2V 0A5
Sunday
,
26
July
2020

Sidak 2020

Mission
,
CA
Online

Sidak is a distinctive 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. Sidak is available for adults 18-40 years old (17 year olds that have completed high school are considered).

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Saturday
,
22
March
2025

Seva: The Divine Adoration

Online

In this three-part session, we will explore Seva through the Gurmat Framework, diving into its essence as revealed in Bani, Sikh history, and its role in our personal and Panthic lives today.

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Saturday
,
5
October
2024

The 1984 Attack on Sikhi

Online

Join Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) for our engaging live online classroom sessions centered around the "The 1984 Attack on Sikhi: June, November and Aftermath" course.

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Saturday
,
14
September
2024

1984 & Its Afterlives

Online

To mark the 40th year of the violence of 1984, we will remember the events that unfolded in India and make connections with the ongoing and durable violence against Sikhs, Muslims, and other minority groups in...

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Saturday
,
4
May
2024

Betrayals & Broken Promises

Online

This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Ghallugharas (large-scale massacres) of June and November 1984. This course allows participants to contextualize the 1984 events within their historical backdrop.

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Saturday
,
27
April
2024

Fear None. Frighten None.

Online

This Sidak event provides participants aged 18-39 a 2.5-hour glimpse into the 2-week Sidak summer leadership program.

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Sunday
,
7
April
2024

Unlocking the Wisdom of Gurmukhs

Online

This online presentation explores the qualities of “Nam-Dan-Isnan” embodied by Gurmukhs. We will explore its meanings, relationships, and integration into our lives.

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Saturday
,
20
May
2023

Guru Nanak Sahib: The Revolutionary

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
,
6
May
2023

Women & Gender in Sikhi

Online

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its ninth research report in the State of the Panth series titled Women & Gender in Sikhi, which aims to understand and explore Sikh conceptions of women and gender, responses to gender-based inequality and oppression, and framings of masculinity. 

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Saturday
,
17
September
2022

Border Crossings

Online

We will reflect on the enduring effects of Partition through a conversation with third-generation Partition descendants from India and Pakistan, who are also oral historians doing the work of memory. 

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