Santbir Singh

Research Associate

Santbir Singh is a Research Associate with SikhRI. He is currently doing his Ph.D. in Sociology at York University. His graduate research focuses on Sikh activism and the inherent relationship between Sikhi and anarchism explored through historical and contemporary Sikh movements, such as the Kisān Morcha (Farmer’s Protests) of 2020-2021. 

Santbir Singh has served as an educator and activist in the Sikh community for over two decades. He continues cultivating a deeper relationship with Sabad Guru while focusing on Sikh inspirations for social activism, feminism, and decolonization through a multifaceted critical analysis using different schools of thought and tradition.

Santbir Singh is a facilitator at Sidak and an alumnus of Sidak 2012. He lives on Wendat, Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, Mississauga, Hiawatha, Alderville & Métis Territory on Williams Treaties land (colonially known as Toronto), Canada, with his wonderful wife, incredible children, and wild dog.

Videos

Thursday
,
28
March
2024

You decide… Was Rani Jind Kaur on the side of the Sikhs or the British?

Embark on a journey through the intricate tapestry of history as we delve into the complex question surrounding Rani Jind Kaur's allegiance.

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Thursday
,
28
March
2024

How did Rani Jind Kaur cross boundaries to resist British control?

Explore how Rani Jind Kaur defied British dominance by forging alliances beyond Sikh circles in this enlightening video.

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Thursday
,
28
March
2024

What influence did Rani Jind Kaur have on those who came after her?

Rani Jind Kaur's influence resonates through generations in two significant ways.

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Monday
,
18
March
2024

Why is it important for Sikhs today to remember Maharani Jind Kaur?

Join us in exploring the enduring significance of Maharani Jind Kaur's legacy. Discover why it's crucial for Sikhs today to remember her remarkable courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to Sikh sovereignty.

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Monday
,
18
March
2024

What oppression did Rani Jind Kaur have to overcome in order to lead the Sikh Kingdom?

Explore the remarkable journey of Rani Jind Kaur as we delve into the oppression she faced to ascend to leadership in the Sikh Kingdom.

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Monday
,
26
June
2023

Guru Nanak Sahib: The Revolutionary - Q&A and Reflections

Santbir Singh explores the relevance of the Guru’s revolution in today’s world.

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Podcasts

Tuesday
,
13
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Santbir Singh

Santbir Singh, Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Friday
,
6
November
2020

Genocide

How do we remember? How do we advocate? How do we survive? In this episode we feature three leading voices in the November 1984 Anti-Sikh pogroms study.

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Articles

Thursday
,
24
April
2014

Where Do We Go From Here?

We are not strangers to random acts of violence and discrimination. Although mass shootings have become far too common in America in recent years, rarely have these horrific crimes been targeted at one community.

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Presenting at Upcoming Events

Sat
,
Oct 5

The 1984 Attack on Sikhi

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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