In an era marked by war, displacement, and inequality, Sikh traditions offer enduring guidance for navigating crisis with courage and clarity. Moderated by Stanford professor Anna Bigelow, this conversation features Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, Mark Juergensmeyer, and Mallika Kaur exploring how Sikh ethical, spiritual, and political commitments can inspire resilience and justice today. Details Speakers Nikky-Guninder […]
On May 22, the Sikh Foundation welcomed nearly fifty participants to an online gathering titled “Sound, Sovereignty, and Sikh Scholarship: Bridging History, Culture, and Contemporary Engagement.” Hosted by Professor Anna Bigelow of Stanford University, the event invited us to pause amid what she called “the barrage of calamities we are confronting” and to reflect on […]
This fall, the Sikh Foundation partnered with UCSC Professor Arshinder Kaur to launch our first series of online Punjabi classes—and the response was inspiring. Over the course of the program, students aged 11 to 67 came together each week to learn the basics of Punjabi. From the Gurmukhi script and grammar to everyday vocabulary, the […]
We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated in the Sikh Youth Arts Competition. Your creativity and dedication to the Sikh culture were truly inspiring. We look forward to future opportunities to come together and celebrate the Sikh faith! Yuvaan Singh (age 8) Rubina Sanghera (age 9) Satveer Singh Malhi (age 10) Kira Kaur (age […]
The series is rooted in the legacy of Dr. Narinder Kapany, who founded the Sikh Foundation in 1967 and made groundbreaking contributions at UC Santa Cruz’s Baskin School of Engineering. It felt fitting to carry this forward in partnership with UCSC’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED), connecting students, professionals, and community members here […]
