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The pictures are up!  A HUGE HUGE thank you to our dynamic quadro (?) - Ajay/Aman/Aman/Navi. And for those that have still not PLEDGED BEGAMPURA.  Read on our petition (we're pushing for 200 people),...

For those of you unable/unsure to come to Lalkaar 2012 - Building Begampura: Confronting Caste - hear some the thoughts of our participants and find out what you're missing out on!

Day 2 of Lalkaar 2012 complete.  After early morning Nitnem, the conference began with a powerful video documenting the quotidian apartheid that occurs in our Gurdwaras, villages, hearts, and minds. The first workshop called...

For every Lalkaar conference, things have to go exactly right and it requires enormous coordination from a large team.  Most participants interact with their facilitators and spend most of their times in various groups,...

The opening ceremony of Lalkaar always begins at the Gurdwara.  For years in Fresno, but for the past 2 years West Sacramento Guru Ghar has been home to us.  Here's some pics from last...

Yesterday, the fabulous Lalkaar Committee, staff, and Facilitator Class of 2012 converged upon Davis, CA. The facilitators are busy going over materials and making sure they are ready, competent, and capable.  The staff is...

Last year the Jakara Movement held the first ever Bhujangi Youth Academy camp, aimed at young “at-risk” Sikh males, ages 13-17.  It was a HUGE success.  You can see the previous description and reflections write-up from last year. This...

During Spring 2012, our Jakara Juniors camp focused on health, nutrition, and wellness.  We encouraged all Sikh children to be the Guru's Pehalwaan. We have examples of inspiring Sikhs that celebrate healthy minds, bodies,...

Caste is one of those dark secrets in our community.  Some defend it as “culture”, others downplay its discriminatory effects, and some go even as far as to blame the victims of the violence...