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Kids Day is something I’ve participated in since middle school, but this year, the vibe was much different. The Sangat was amazing, and the enthusiasm was strong. It felt as if we were feeding...

The project of Kaur Voices was the brainchild of several Kaurs who felt a void: a lack of female perspective in discussions of Sikhi, a lack of attention given to the struggles of the...

2012 was an amazing year for the Jakara Movement.  We brought on our first employee so that we could institutionalize Sikh youth energy and commitment to the Guru's vision of social justice in our...

From February 16-17, 2013, researchers from throughout the world, focusing on Sikh-related topics, came together at Stanford University for the 4th annual Sikholars Conference, hosted by the Jakara Movement.  From Europe to Pakistan, from India...

“We are the ones we have been waiting for.” –Alice WalkerFrom LA to the Bay and now to Central Valley, Fresno Misl held their workshop on February 2nd at Fresno State University. Both new...

Over the past couple of weekends the Jakara Movement has held one-day workshops from LA to the Bay.  An organization that has been deeply committed to grassroots activism, these workshops served as a space...

From January 3-5, Bhujangan, a Leadership Retreat aimed at young girls between the ages of 10 to 18 took place in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains. The second in California, and the first in...

“What have we been silent about? Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault? Is it really that large of a problem within the Sikh community? I’ve never known anyone who experienced anything like that. I don’t...

How do these conferences, camps, events, and workshops all tie together?  With such an amalgamation of sevadar/nis and other participants, far too few see what the larger cause and goal is.  In recent conversations,...

This fall, Jakara Juniors focuses on Building Begumpura, One Nishan Sahib One Sikh Nation & Giani Ditt Singh. Young Singhs and Kaurs throughout the state (and soon Texas & Toronto) have and will be...