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Videos
Interviews, discussions & presentations
Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.
Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.
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Through Babar Bani presentation explores the nexus between religion, society, politics at large and the Divine Will, as seen by Guru Nanak Sahib. It builds upon the relationship of a state vis-à-vis other states, civilians and the wider issues of human rights and morality. It tries to address question like, why a Divine remembering self- awakened individual is central to the idea of a dignified and sovereign society; what should be the duty of truly religious individuals and their role in the larger world politics? Finding contemporary parallels and learning lessons!
Join us as Inni Kaur takes us through Chapter 2 - The Janeu Story from Journey with the Gurus, a children's book about Guru Nanak Sahib. Bring your imagination, a blanket and a stuffed toy!
Since opening its doors to families in need in September 2010, the Seva Food Bank has distributed over 100,000 lbs of food to more than 400 families. Find out how a group of young Sikh-Canadians set out to create a permanent institution that brings together the local community to put the Sikh ideals of seva and sarbat da bhalla into service. Kulvir Singh will share his experiences in being a part of this initiative and the lessons learned along the way.
Inderpreet Singh, a board member for Sikh Research Institute, leads the presentation, which explores the ideological context of the Khalsa inauguration (1699) beyond the Panjabi cultural tradition.
A fast, fun overview of what you can expect at SikhRI's 2011 Sidak leadership retreat. - created at http://animoto.com
Liv webinar especially for kids on the topic of "Creator in Creation." The engaging and thoughtful session led by Jasmine Kaur and Harliv Kaur.
Over the past century, SGPC and ancillary institutions evolved in Punjab in response to sociopolitical needs and realities of the day. Times have changed and Sikhs now have a worldwide presence. We now need models of self-governance and accountability that successfully knit the Sikhs into a functioning whole that reflects our existence across the world. The question is: What model to create that remains true to our history and traditions while nurturing our existence in a complex global reality.
Everyone says they are panthak or panthic (committed towards the betterment of the Panth) while the allegiance is varying. The presentation will include: Guiding Principle form Gurbani, Panthak Mind & Cordialness, Exploring Criterion in History, Understanding State Roles, and Lessons for Today.
Sidak 2011 | 25 June - 9 July The Sikh Research Institute offers Sidak, a distinctive leadership development program for young adults seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith. A two week intensive immersion in Sikh culture, language, v
