Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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UK Tour
UK Events Look to Past, Present, Future of Sikh Communities
SikhRI spent 10 days in June travelling through the UK, presenting on a broad spectrum of topics, from the role of Bhanda Singh Bahadur during the tumultuous years of the Khalsa Raj, to the Guru's vision of the Gurduara and the evolution of that idea into the modern centers. There were also several events designed to encourage and connect local activists as well as sessions to bring together communities in rekindling the Sikh spirit.
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Sevadar
Spotlight: Inderpreet Singh
In the coming months, we would like to introduce newsletter readers to members of SikhRI's Board of Directors and Board of Advisors.
Inderpreet Singh is a Technology professional currently working for a multinational technology firm as Director of Converged Networks and Security. His passion is Sikhi and Panthak-related community projects and he is heavily involved with Sikh youth camps, retreats and conferences, where he conducts seminars, lectures and interactive workshops on Gurmat-related topics. Besides his work on SikhRI's Board of Directors, he is also a regular volunteer at SikhRI events nationwide, notably the annual Sidak leadership program. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of the Sikh Coalition. Inderpreet lives with his family in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and enjoys traveling, reading, writing and cooking- pursuing a holistic world cultural experience.
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Jakara Conference 2010
Celebration of Panjabi Culture through Gurbani
On 18 June, Gurpreet Kaur presented a session at the 2010 Jakara Conference titled "Celebration of Panjabi Culture Through Gurbani". About 100 people attended the talk, which built on the ways that the Guru Sahibs utilized Panjabi and other familiar elements of culture. Those examples served as analogies for relating these elements to contemporary aspects of life. Surender Pal Singh assisted in developing the presentation.
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Detroit-Windsor Events
SikhRI on Both Sides of the Detroit River
Over four days in late July, SikhRI facilitated five events in the Windsor-Detroit area. The Windsor events took place at Gurduara Khalsa Parkash Windsor and involved three separate sessions. On 26 June, Harinder Singh, led two sessions. One titled "Becoming Panthak Now: Lessons from History & Tradition" asked "What is Panth?" and explored the role of Gurbani and the foundations of the Panth, as well as the part that the State had played in the Panth's formation and evolution. On an individual level, audience members investigated their personal obligations and responsibilities to the Panth.
The second event held on 26 June was a Saneha on the topic "The Guru: Connecting with the Divine Light." The session was comprised of three parts: What is Gurū?: Meaning, Role & Importance, The Prophet-Genius of Ten Nānaks: Attributes, Lives & Contributions, and Gurū Granth & Gurū Panth: Origin, Development & Institution. More than 50 people attended each session. For more Saneha topics which SikhRI can bring to your community, please look through the Saneha page of our web site. On 27 June, before heading back into the United States, Harinder Singh presented a third session at Gurduara Khalsa Parkash Windsor. More than 800 people attended the event, "1984: Ghallughara & I". The event, held in observance of the 1984 attacks in Amritsar by the Indian state, moved through four sections: June & November, Myth & Reality, The Sikh Context and What Must We Do? Next SikhRI moved across the river to present two events at Camp Khalsa 2010 in Plymouth, MI. The first talk on 27 June, titled "Nam: Identification with the Divine Light" led the 60 attendees through several elements of Nam, including Dead & Living Phenomenon, Etymology and Form and Nam-Simran: How & Why. The second presentation on 28 June, "Sangat: Coming Together to Move", was presented in two sessions, one for teenagers and one geared toward adults. Participants were led through an activity to identify their sangat, and then to investigate the general purpose of a sangat in assisting its members in becoming more Vahiguru-like.
Surender Pal Singh assisted with the development for all five of the events in Windsor and Plymouth.
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Sikh-Americans
Freedom: Sikh-American
In conjunction with the 4 July Independence Day celebrated in the United States, Harinder Singh gave a talk for some 300 people at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, in Richardson, TX.
Using the theme of the holiday, he related the American Independence Day to Sikh doctrine and institutions of sovereignty such as Akal Takhat Sahib (July 2), Parkash Purab Guru Hargobind Sahib (July 5) and Miri-Piri Day (July 21). From these comparisons, he explored the ways in which American and Sikhs ideals intersect in seeking to assure religious and political freedom for all, yet both suffer from a tendency to stray from these original ideals. The presentation included a firm call to action for Sikhs-Americans to participate in movements which seek to guarantee the fundamental human rights for all people; in doing so, this advocacy becomes the visible and measurable element of a commitment to the Sikh faith.
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Culture of Oneness
Theosophical Society of America
On 8 July, SikhRI gave a presentation for the Theosophical Society of America in San Antonio, TX. The theme of the talk was "Sikhi: Culture of Oneness" and covered the foundations of Sikhi for a general audience, including: Belief System, The Revolution, The Sikh Nation, Global Presence, and a section which specifically addressed Sikh & American Ideals.
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Job Opening
Hiring: Executive Director
The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization seeking to develop a principle-driven community by protecting the core values and enlarging the resource pool. SikhRI’s mission is to facilitate training and development while inspiring Sikh values, create global awareness of Sikhi, and deliver strategic solutions to the key challenges faced by the Sikh community. SikhRI is currently seeking to fill the position of an Executive Director. The successful candidate will lead SikhRI and be responsible for providing direction to the staff. The primary task will be raising funds (70%) followed by administration (30%). S/he will work closely with the Board and the Chief Programming Officer to further the mission of SikhRI. Annual salary range will commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick days and insurance (medical, LTD, STD, Life & Accidental). Click Here to Learn More
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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!
Baljit Singh Chandan, Cynthia Taiboys, Guramrit Singh Tatla, Gurjit Singh, Gurmukh Singh, Gurpreet Kaur, Gurpreet Singh Behniwal, Harinder Singh Dhillon, Harjinder Singh, Harvinder Singh Kohli, Ikagar Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Jagjit Singh Varaich, Jasmeet Kaur, Jaspal Kaur, Kamaldeep Kaur Gill, Kamalpreet Kaur Virk, Mandeep Singh Bhullar, Neha Kaur Chana, Pardeep Singh Tatla, Pritpal Singh, Raman Kaur, Sarab Singh Neelam, Simran Kaur, Sumeet Singh Hehr and Surinder Singh.
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