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Prior to Jakara Movement I was working in the corporate world. I knew that was not the route for me and wanted to try another way of living. I joined Jakara Movement to work...

The Jakara Movement has served the Sikh community since 2000, and in 2022 we saw some wonderful reminders of this journey. We wanted to share with you a reflection on the 2022 elections and...

Waheguru Ji Ka KhalsaWaheguru Ji Ke Fateh Raised in the city of Tracy, CA, I bore witness to a changing demographic over my lifetime that saw an influx of Sikh Punjabis settling throughout the Valley....

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh At the age of 12, I was asked by a dear family friend, "Harveen, what is your purpose in life?" I was baffled and perplexed at...

Waheguru Ji Ka KhalsaWaheguru Ji Ke Fateh I grew up in a very diverse ethnic environment, and seeing the love others had for their roots made me want to uplift mine. It is difficult...

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa!Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” For me, that day was June...

This week all of Fresno mourns but the Punjabi Sikh community in Fresno remembers, laments, and celebrates loudest. Jasbir Kaur Sidhu (lovingly known in the community as “Guddi Sidhu”) was a tour de force...

We are excited to share a new opportunity for the community. We are hiring a Bakersfield Community Organizer Intern with internship, part-time, and full-time possibilities. Read the description here on this Indeed.com link and...

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Pyari Sadh Sangat ji, As a descendant of musicians & raagis, my introduction to Sikhi was through keertan. I grew up listening to my parents compose...

Waheguru Ji Ka KhalsaWaheguru Ji Ke Fateh Dear Sadh Sangat Ji from the 209 and Beyond, I became involved with Jakara Movement nearly three years ago in hopes of becoming more involved with my...