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? And what happens when Sikh contributions and experiences are left out of the public record? Join us as we explore how recovering and engaging our history can help inform and guide our collective future.
This webinar is co-presented by the Sikh Foundation and the UC Santa Cruz Sarbjit Singh Aurora Endowed Chair in Sikh and Punjabi Studies.
Details
- February 18, 2026
- 12:00 PM Pacific Time
- Free of Charge
- Click to Register For Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/y63kh3zt
Speakers
Tejpaul Singh Bainiwal
Tejpaul Singh Bainiwal is a scholar, educator, and community leader dedicated to preserving Sikh American history. He co-founded the Sikh American History Project and serves on the board of Asian & Pacific Islanders in Historic Preservation. His research and community-centered work explore Sikh identity, representation, and activism, advancing public understanding through education, preservation, and community engagement.
Harpreet Singh
Harpreet Singh is an Instructor and Scholar of Sikh Studies at Harvard University, specializing in Sikh textual traditions in Mughal South Asia. His work examines the formation of Sikh authority through foundational texts and manuscript scholarship, and he is the author of The Ẓafarnāma of Guru Gobind Singh (Harvard Oriental Series, 2025). He co-founded the Sikh Coalition and established the Harvard Sikh Center.
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