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Sidak 2012 is Coming Up Fast
It’s amazing how taking care of one item on your To Do list can lead to accomplishing a whole lot more!
If you’ve been waiting to apply to Sidak, the time to do it is now! The registration deadline of June 15th is fast approaching and you don’t want to miss out on the unforgettable experience of Sikh Research Institute’s Sidak Leadership Retreat from August 5-19 this year.
We have a video, a sample schedule, and answers to FAQs, to help you learn more about what you can expect from the Sidak experience! We can even connect you with a Sidak alum over the phone or through e-mail if you like! But don’t delay, the time is now to get your application started.
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A SIKHing Experience in OH
On 12 May, Harinder Singh and Inni Kaur presented a day of workshops for about 100 people who came together in Columbus, Ohio, at the Guru Nanak Religious Society.
There was something for every age group that day--young children could enjoy a Saakhi and later decorate and plant a flower pot as a fun spring time craft. In the afternoon, for older children, there was a "Getting to Know Vahiguru" workshop in the afternoon with Inni Kaur. There was also a presentation for teens which Harinder Singh led, urging them to drawing from sources of strength while navigating today's world as a Sikh youth. Later in the afternoon he taught another presentation especially for couples on building strong families called "Grihast: The Sikh Perspective on Relationships."
Later that evening, the entire sangat came together for a presentation by Harinder Singh tailored to the Ohio Area on "Sikhi 20/20" which outlines a vision for local, national, and international cooperation and progress as a community in the coming decade.
The next morning, for Mother's Day, Harinder Singh spoke on "Ma: Catalyst for Life" to an audience of about 50, which moved through topics such as: Gurmat & World traditions, from Biological to Spiritual, "Mothers in My Life," and "What’s needed in 2012." You can watch footage of this talk on SikhRI's Vimeo channel, thanks to a volunteer camera operator in the audience.
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On 5 May, Dr. Inder Jit Singh presented a Liv webinar, "Vaisakhi Redux," to an online audience of more than 50 people. The webinar explored the historical, political, and social conditions which converged in 1699 to mark the formation of the Khalsa. If you missed the webinar, you can watch an archived recording on our Vimeo channel: http://vimeo.com/41743441
The next Liv webinar on the schedule is coming up on 2 June and will feature a roundtable discussion with three panelists from the Sikh Community-- Navkiran Kaur Khalra, Rubin Paul Singh & Santbir Singh. Inderpreet Singh will moderate. The topic: "Tipping Point or Historical Blip?" will explore the recent Rajoana episode's relationship to larger questions affecting the diasporic Sikh community since 1984. Click here for more details and to register today.
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Movie Premier
On 29 April, Harinder Singh spoke to about 250 children and parents who attended the premiere of the film, "Bhai Subeg Singh Shahbaz Singh" at Rutgers University in New Jersey. The talk drew on the lessons of the film, asking audience members to find the inspiration to excel in academia, fine arts and sports while remaining steadfast in their faith without being fanatical, and to act as the Ambassador of Sikhi-- especially by training to confront injustice everywhere.
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NYC Sikh Day Parade
On 21 April, SikhRI presented a session, "Vaisakhi: Sikhs in the City" at Madison Square Park as part of the Annual NYC Sikh Day Parade. 2012 marked the 25 year anniversary of the parade.
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Thank Yous
Sikh Research Institute exists to serve the community's education needs. As we strive to fulfill our mission of empowerment through education, we cannot be successful without the endless support of volunteers. Thank you to all of our volunteers this month who continue to inspire us with their strength, dedication, and passion!
Gurpreet Kaur, Harjit Kaur Taneja, Inni Kaur, Jang Pratap Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Rajinder Singh.
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