Sikh Heritage Month Events
Vaiskahi Jorh Mela
Vaisakhi Jorh Mela is a celebration of Vaisakhi where the broader community is invited.
Blossoming: Eeshar Singh Live in Concert
Sikh Heritage Month BC proudly presents “Blossoming”: an intimate, immersive and musical evening…
Gatka Workshop
An interactive workshop in which participants gain introductory knowledge and training on Gatka practices.
Will be taking place at Khalsa School Old Yale Road - Gym (10677 124 Street, Surrey, BC, V3V 0B1)
1984- The Female Perspective
April is Sikh Heritage Month- a time to celebrate over 130 years of Sikh contributions to the cultural, economic, and social landscape of this great nation.
Join us for an enlightening event as we reflect on 40 years since 1984 and listen to the stories of the Sikh genocide "A female perspective". This powerful gathering focuses on the incredible Sikh women who not only survived but also challenged India's oppression through their resilience and bravery during the 1984 Sikh genocide.
Details of the Event:
Date: April 21st
Time: 2:30pm- 4:30pm
Venue: Khalsa Secondary School, 10589 124 St Surrey, BC V3V 0B1
This event, in collaboration with the Sikh National Archives of Canada, also promises an exhibition of artifacts that chronicle the journey of Sikhs in Canada.
Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/sikh-heritage-month-british-columbia
Spirit High, Pressure Low: Chardi Kala Blood Pressure Clinic
Ross Street Gurudwara, Vancouver, BC- April 21 (11:00am-1:00pm)
UBC medical students from UBC SACH will be hosting a free blood pressure checking clinic and offering valuable tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being!
Himmat- Play
A play about resilience, redemption, and the strength of courageous family love.
Live at Lunch: Negotiating Criminality - The Story of Mewa Singh
This presentation examines Mewa Singh's story and the wider context of the time using primary sources, including documents from the BC Archives.
Kaum- Art Exhibition
Join us at Surrey City Hall for Sikh Heritage BC’s art exhibition: Kaum - An evening of art, performance and storytelling celebrating Sikh resilience throughout the centuries.
Two time slots: 1:00pm-3:00pm, and 6:00pm-8:00pm
WhyGuru Course- Basics of Sikhi
The WhyGuru Course, offered by Basics of Sikhi, is an introductory course to Sikh philosophy, history, texts and musical tradition. Bhai Supreet Singh will be facilitating a 5 day version of this course at following locations.
Monday, April 8th at SFU Surrey
Tuesday, April 9th at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Memorial Building)
Wednesday, April 10th at UBC
Thursday, April 11th at UBC
Friday, April 12th at Crescent Beach
Unlocking the Wisdom of Gurmukhs: A Journey with Guru Nanak Sahib Ji
Join Jasleen Kaur and Anupreet Kaur as they lead us in an exploration of the qualities embodied by Gurmukhs, as revealed by Guru Nanak Sahib.
Unlocking the Wisdom of Gurmukhs - Apr 07, 2024 | SikhRI Events
Registration Link: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Vaisakhi - Autism Awareness Day
Sakhi Sikhia excited for the return of their special program for children in our community with autism. This will be a welcoming and inclusive space for children with autism to connect with Sikhi and Sangat.
Simran Smagam
A daily Simran Smagam in honour of Vasaikhi.
April 7-April 11: 5:00am-6:00am, April 12: 6:30-7:10pm.
Sikhi Through Art at the Royal BC Museum
April is Sikh Heritage Month. Join a celebration of Sikh culture through art, music and martial arts. A collection of prints and art exploring Sikhi will be on display both days.
Sikhs Speak Embracing Chardi Kala
Come join us for Sikhs Speak: Embracing Chardi Kala, where we'll discuss positivity and resilience in the Sikh community!
Where is Our Museum?
Ensuring that the process of creating the "South Asian Canadian Museum", as promised in the Provincial Government's mandate, is rooted in the genuine desires, perspectives, and needs of the community it aims to represent
Register today!
Artificial Intelligence and Sikhi Featuring Harjinder Singh and Jujaar Singh
Join us as Harjinder Singh Sandhu, CTO of Health and Life Sciences at Microsoft, speaks about the impact of AI and what it means for Sikhs. Learn about AI bias, risks inherent with the use of AI, and much more.
Jujaar Singh will talk about AI and Film, and how it will change the creative landscape. From animation to music and beyond, learn about the many ways in which AI is impacting the arts today.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/shmbc-artificial-intelligence-and-sikhi
Spirit High, Pressure Low: Chardi Kala Blood Pressure Clinic
UBC medical students from UBC SACH will be hosting a free blood pressure checking clinic and offering valuable tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being!
SHM Kirtan and Shastar Display
Join us as we give thanks for the completion of another Sikh Heritage Month with an Antique Shastar Exhibit and a Kirtan program at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara on April 29 at 5:30pm.
In collaboration with Dal Panth BC and the Sikh Students’ Associations of SFU and UBC.
Vaisakhi: Autism Awareness Day
Sakhi Sikhia is excited to be hosting a special program for children in our community with autism. This event will create a welcoming and inclusive space for children with autism to connect with Sikhi and sangat. It is important to hold events like this to not only raise awareness about autism but also to create opportunities for children with autism in Sikh spaces. Please note that this event is only open to children on the spectrum.
Register now: www.sakhisikhia.com
Speaker Series: Vaisakhi History in Surrey
Join Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra as she celebrates and commemorates #SikhHeritageMonth.
Sikh History Competition
Gobind Sarvar presents its 7th annual Sikh History Competition 🙌🏽 This competition is not just limited to Gobind Sarvar students only. Any youth within the required age limit can participate.The qualification exams will be on Monday April 24th at 6:00pm in the Gurmat School gym. The final game-show competition will take place on May 6th at 6:00pm at Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. On Monday, March 27th, the students can pick up their study packages from Gobind Sarvar Gurmat School (6:15pm-7:15pm). The fee is $10.
Sign Up: 2023 Gobind Sarvar Sikh History Competition (google.com)
Vaisakhi Kirtan
Vaisakhi Kirtan hosted by Sakhi Sikhia and Vancouver Youth Kirtan. More information coming soon!
Surrey Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan
The Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade, the largest in the world, will return to the streets of Surrey on Saturday, April 22nd 2023
Press Breaker - Screening and Panel Discussion
All are invited as part of Sikh Heritage Month celebrations to take part in a film screening of “Press Breaker” followed with a panel discussion.
The movie is the true story about Harleen Sidhu, who was an average young girl from Surrey, BC’s South Asian dominated Newton neighbourhood. She loved her family, her culture, and – like many South Asian Canadians – she loved the sport of basketball. At the young age of 13, Harleen found herself thrust into the Canadian national spotlight after she led her Grade 8 basketball team to an undefeated regular season in 2004, shortly after which she was effectively banned from participating in the biggest tournament of her young career. She rallied alongside her school and community to fight the decision, garnering widespread media attention in the process. The first of many battles over the course of her playing career, Harleen went on to play NCAA Division I basketball and came back home for a storybook ending.
The panel discussion following the film screening, featuring Harleen, filmmakers, and moderated by Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra, will tackle issues of gatekeeping and racism in University/community sport and the ways to overcome systemic barriers.