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First Ever Rally Against Underage Drinking
July 08, 2014
The Jakara Movement hosted its first ever alcohol awareness campaign. This past Saturday, June 28th, 2014 Misl Fresno and the Paaras Youth Center brought together Sikh Sangat for a rally at Rio-Vista Middle School. The rally was preceded...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMisl Fresno Honors 2014 SHSS Seniors
May 30, 2014
Misl Fresno is excited to honor our four Sikh Honor and Service Society (SHSS) graduating seniors tonight. The following four individuals are those that showed significant improvement or maintenance of their GPA and completed requisite...
Read More Add your reaction ShareJakara Juniors in Toronto 2014
May 27, 2014
Guest blogged by first-time volunteer Nimrata Virk Jakara Juniors was a great success this year and I'm thrilled to have gotten the opportunity to volunteer at the camp. The day was packed with a...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAnnouncing Amrit Kaur - Community Organizer
May 21, 2014
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa,Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Dear Jakara Volunteers, It is with great pleasure and humility that I have the opportunity to share with you the news of my new position as Southern...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMy first Jakara Juniors volunteer experience
May 20, 2014
Jakara Juniors was a very memorable experience for me and my fellow classmates. Being a part of this camp was an amazing opportunity that was offered to us. This camp did not only teach...
Read More Add your reaction ShareThe Last Killing Screening: Misl Phoenix
May 05, 2014
On Wednesday, April 23rd, Jakara Misl Phoenix held a movie screening for Ensaaf’s The Last Killing. This screening followed various cases of fake police-encounters that were witnessed by Satwant Singh, a former Punjab Police...
Read More Add your reaction ShareReflections on the Jakara Movement's Caravan for the El Paso 37
April 30, 2014
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO STAY INFORMED - please fill out the petition and circulate! Fresno, CA (April 28, 2014): Although widely known, it Is an issue that is often ignored in the Sikh-American...
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April 23, 2014
FOLLOW US LIVE - www.elpaso37.org SIGN THE CARAVAN PETITION OF SOLIDARITY - SIGN UP WITH OUR PARTNER - 18 Million Rising On Friday, April 25, 2014, 12 young Californian Sikh-Americans will be setting out on a caravan...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWhat drives you?
April 16, 2014
As I continue to meet and engage with more people I get asked quite a few questions. Why do you do it? What keeps you excited? What drives you? Excited, exuberant, and hastily I...
Read More Add your reaction ShareNational Volunteer Week 2014
April 11, 2014
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh, This week marks National Volunteer Week! Since its inception, the Jakara Movement has been driven by volunteers. Today,with staff on board - we are still largely a volunteer-run...
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