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Adhhaara 2012 Recap
October 22, 2012
Nearly 30 young Sikh activists came together earlier this month for Adhaara 2012: Vision 2015. Adhhara is a word that comes from Gurbani that means 'support.' It has multiple contexts that are applicable to...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareTop 5 Reasons You Should Use Sikhiya: Grad App Service
October 21, 2012
Applications are out and will soon be due. Need some assistance? Then here is a service for you! Here are the Top 5 Reasons You should Use the Jakara Movement's Sikhiya Service: Save money - there...
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September 24, 2012
Top 5 reasons Why YOU need to be at Adhaara 2012: Vision 2015 Enjoy Big Bear – go outside, sheesh! Smell some fresh air, escape the central valley smog, the LA basin smog, and the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAnnouncing Sikhiya: Graduate Application Service
September 15, 2012
In an easily missed bit of North American Sikh intellectual bloodsport, IJ Singh and a graduate of UC Berkeley debated ideals about graduate education, the panth, and the academy. It is worth reading through for their different orientations...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe Revolution Will Be Localized
August 31, 2012
In Gil Scott-Heron’s famous 1970 address, he stated – “The Revolution Will Not Be Televized.” He continues to be right. However, it will be localized. Think global; act local. So let's get started!
Read More 1 Reaction Share“What Next?” – After the Oak Creek Gurdwara Massacre
August 09, 2012
The news is still a shock. The question of “why” has been one that I have heard most often. Followed by “what next?” It is this second question that most interests me, as well....
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAn Intro to Our Tribe - Bhujangi Youth Academy 2012
August 02, 2012
Bhujangi Youth Academy is one of Jakara Movement’s most challenging and promising programs. Now in its second year, we take a group of young men into the woods for 10-days in a program that couples...
Read More 2 Reactions ShareBhujangan 2012
August 01, 2012
Bhujangan 2012 15 girls. 4 days. A lifetime of change. On July 19, 2012, five Sikh women established the first ever leadership retreat for 11-17 year-old Sikh girls in Central California. Bhujangan, founded by the...
Read More 2 Reactions ShareParents Just Don't Understand
July 09, 2012
"Stop wasting your time!" "Always Jakara this and that, what are you even doing?" "Is Jakara some sort of cult?" All of these comments and we could probably think of half a dozen...
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July 09, 2012
A HUGE thank you to ALL the amazing volunteers from Fresno and beyond that came and made this year a success. We are humbled by your seva. This year, we sold over $50,000 in...
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