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The Sikh Foundation is a non-profit and non-political charitable organization which
strives to promote the heritage and future of Sikhism.
 
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| Community Calendar |
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“Meet the Minds” of contemporary writings on Sikhs & Sikhism:
The Sikh Foundation is hosting a “Meet the Minds” event with the purpose of creating a public square at the local, regional, national and international levels.
The series will feature writers and interesting books wherein the authors will talk about their books and their experiences, aspirations and expectations.
The Date: Saturday the 13th Dec.2008
The Time: 11am-2pm. Lunch will be served.
   
Move your mouse over images to who they are and what they wrote
- click to check out books!
*Update*
The Event was a great success!
Feature on the event in the January 09 update.
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| Sikh Arts & Heritage
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Preview Sikh art objects on display now at San Francisco's Asian Art
Museum!
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selection of artwork in the Satinder Kaur Kapany Gallery at
the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco rotates approximately
every six months. Visit our gallery for a preview of what's on exhibit right now. |
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| Family Corner |
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SIKHS ‘N’ SPORTS
We honor the memory & achievements of Sikh sportspersons, some from our glorious past others who are the beacons of our future.
“Always a winner –That’s Darsh Singh”
WHO AM I? New Feature
Writing a personal statement is an important part of every student’s college application. It helps describe the world you come from – your family & community and how it has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
“Citizen of the World”
by Ariana Kaur Kapany Schwarz
STOP BULLYING
Bullying happens everywhere, whether it's your town or anywhere else in the world. It happens all the time, and it's happened since forever. We provide a series of  articles and resources on how we can deal with this all pervasive issue.
“Cyber-Bullying- Are Parents Aware?”
To view any of these features please enter the
Family Corner
FUN WITH SIKH ART
Spot the Differences: New Have fun in this challenging game featuring some of the famous Sikh Sportspersons.
Coloring Pages: This months coloring pages will help to reinforce the memory of the Sahibzadas and their supreme sacrifice for our faith.
Puzzles: Put the pieces together to recreate this wonderful antique (1830)painting of Guru Gobind on horseback and other images
Word Find: See is you can find the names related with the story and circumstances Of the Sahibzades.
 
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Calendar 2009:
The glorious Sikh Sportspersons of International Fame.
To recognize their fantastic achievements, we bring to you a calendar featuring original paintings of twelve sporting personalities like Milkha Singh, Fauja Singh, Surjit Singh, Avneet Sidhu, Monty Panesar, Bishan Singh Bedi, Rajbir Kaur, Manjit Kaur, and others…..
  
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The Warrior Princess 1
Harjit Singh
This is a unique collection of stories set in the 18th Century Punjab "The Land of the Five Rivers". They are the adventures of ordinary Sikh women who lived in extraordinary times. Stories about people who sacrificed everything for freedom...
A Punjabi Village
Joginder Kalsi
DVD: 43 min - English / Hindustan
Join a colorful and exotic journey to the ancestral villages in India's northwestern Punjab state. You'll gain a rich insight into Punjabi culture, its religions and lifestyle as it was - and as it evolves...
Greeting Cards:
Promote Sikh Art & Heritage by sending our beautiful cards. (25 cards for 25$ - special promotion)
Holiday Gifts Under $ 20 :
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| Community Profiles |
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Hero of the Environment:
Balbir Singh Seechewal
One of Balbir Singh Seechewal's favorite verses from the Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, venerates the elements. "The wind is our guru," it reads, "water is father, and the earth, mother." But four decades after the Green Revolution dramatically boosted India's agricultural production and made Punjab the nation's breadbasket, the state's once bountiful rivers and aquifers are depleted and polluted.... |
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| How You Can Help |
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Help
The Sikh Foundation
There are a number of programs by which you can monetarily
help us such as making a fixed periodic contribution through United Way,
joining the Book Club, or donating your car.
Remember, all contributions are tax-deductible. For
more information, please go to How
Can You Help.
Become
a member
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a member, you'll get a 10% discount off all our products . . .
and a FREE subscription to the magazine Nishaan, a $38
value! And you'll be helping to promote Sikh heritage and
culture.
So come join hands with us.
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