2025SF https://sikhfoundation.org Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:54:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://sikhfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/favicon.svg 2025SF https://sikhfoundation.org 32 32 Nirbhau Nirvair: Courage, Compassion, and Sikh Women’s Leadership https://sikhfoundation.org/nirbhau-nirvair-courage-compassion-and-sikh-womens-leadership/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:35:40 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3675 Join us for a special session in the Sikhs in Action webinar series featuring Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra, Kiran Kaur Gill, and Mallika Kaur. This one-hour conversation explores how the Sikh principles of Nirbhau (fearlessness) and Nirvair (compassion without enmity) shape Sikh women’s leadership in public life. From policy and advocacy to community care and justice work…

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]]> Sikhs in America: Why History Matters Now https://sikhfoundation.org/sikhs-in-america-why-history-matters-now/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:29:52 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3647 This conversation, a part of our Sikhs in Action series, will reflect on early Sikh migration and settlement in the United States and consider how these histories continue to shape Sikh American identity today. Why does history feel especially urgent in the current moment? What role do archives, public memory, education, and storytelling play in strengthening community advocacy and belonging?

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]]> Honouring Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany on His 99th Birthday https://sikhfoundation.org/honouring-dr-narinder-singh-kapany-on-his-99th-birthday/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:22 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3639 On his 99th birthday, we celebrate Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany, pioneering scientist, humanitarian, and beloved community leader. Recognized as the Father of Fiber Optics, Dr. Kapany’s work revolutionized communication and medical technologies. But his legacy reaches far beyond science. It’s defined by his generosity, mentorship, and commitment to education and service.

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]]> Returning to Guru Nanak: Reflections on Sikh Identity, Faith, and the Path Forward https://sikhfoundation.org/returning-to-guru-nanak-reflections-on-sikh-identity-faith-and-the-path-forward/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:39:04 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3633 Author: Colonel Iqbal Singh Photo by Soubhagya Maharana Sikhism is the philosophy of Guru Nanak, who rejected manmade ritualism and sought to bridge the divide between the two major faiths—Hinduism and Islam—that were prevalent in north-western India at the time. His message was universal and inclusive, with humanity as its core mission. He was a man of liberal thoughts…

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]]> Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Toshakhana: Preserving Sikh Heritage as Shared History https://sikhfoundation.org/maharaja-ranjit-singhs-toshakhana-preserving-sikh-heritage-as-shared-history/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:27:46 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3626 A recent collaboration has brought fresh attention to Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s legacy, positioning Sikh heritage as a vital part of Punjab’s shared cultural history. At the heart of this effort is the Toshakhana project, an exhibition and research initiative focused on objects from the Sikh imperial court. Through scholarship and public engagement, the project bridges borders, faiths…

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]]> Punjabi Poetica’s sublime Heer by Waris Shah https://sikhfoundation.org/punjabi-poeticas-sublime-heer-by-waris-shah/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:46:15 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3598 A review by Jessi Kaur It took me a while to process my response to Punjabi Poetica’s Heer. My literary sensitivity was shaped by the verses of Shakespeare, the pantheism of Emerson, the wisdom of Walt Whitman and other Western poets and writers. I was trained to deconstruct Western narratives, but remained, a stranger to the works of Punjabi poets and the great epics of Punjabi literature.

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]]> Punjabi Classes https://sikhfoundation.org/punjabi-classes-2025/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:03:15 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3579 Register for upcoming Punjabi Classes here! Read below for more details. Registration closes 01/04/26…

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]]> Anhad Nad, Oneness, and Everyday Ethical Action https://sikhfoundation.org/anhad-nad-oneness-and-everyday-ethical-action/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:23:08 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3583 Join us for a conversation with Inderjit Kaur on the concept of Anhad Nad in Gurbani and its significance for Sikh ethical life. The discussion will be moderated by Anna Schultz. Click the link below to register & learn more! Inderjit Kaur – Associate Professor of Music Inderjit Kaur is Associate Professor of Music at the University of Michigan…

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]]> Finding Freedom: Uncovering Sikh American Experiences of the Past and Present https://sikhfoundation.org/finding-freedom-uncovering-sikh-american-experiences-of-the-past-and-present/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:58:30 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3526 This conversation explores Sikh American experiences of migration, identity, and belonging, connecting early community-building efforts with ongoing advocacy and civic life today. Date/Time: Friday, November 14, 2025 • 12:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm EST Location: Online via Zoom Registration: tinyurl.com/355mvcsz Amrit Deol – Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies & Anthropology…

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]]> Heer Waris Shah: A Love Story from Panjab https://sikhfoundation.org/heer-waris-shah-a-love-story-from-panjab/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:52:59 +0000 https://sikhfoundation.org/?p=3532 Experience South Asia’s celebrated poetic masterpiece—the story of Heer and her beloved Ranjha—as they defy family, class, and fate. A lyrical journey of love so powerful it becomes an act of rebellion. Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Location: Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Simmonds Rd, Sausalito, CA Tickets & RSVP: Eventbrite – Click Here 4:30–6:30 PM | Performance (Free…

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