Browsing Tag: Espanola

PLEASE TAKE ACTION: Stand-Up for Religious Rights in the Workplace

Since 2008, Sahaj Singh Khalsa, a Sikh American paramedic from New Mexico, has been discriminated against by his employer because of his religious identity, he has endured disparaging remarks and threats, and even physica assault. SALDEF urges community members to call upon the hospital to accept religious diversity.
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ACLU-NM Charges Española Hospital with Religious Discrimination

“All I wanted was do my job helping people in my community get the urgent medical care they needed,” said Khalsa. “My Sikh religion did not prevent me from performing that job, but the prejudice of my supervisors did.”
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Guru Gaddi Celebrations in Espanola

This past Sunday, on a beautiful fall morning, the Sikh community in Espanola, New Mexico celebrated this wonderful occasion.
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Indian Consul General Visits New Mexico

Last week, India Consul. General, Susmita Thomasa visited Espanola NM and the SikhNet office where they chatted with Gurumustuk Singh and Guruka Singh, who thanked them for their work.
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Report from Camp Miri Piri 2009

I have been to many Sikhi related kid camps, but Camp Miri Piri was easily the best. I may not have become a saint-soldier as yet but I can start walking on the path to becoming one.
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American Sikhs Run Billion-Dollar Security Firm

In the high desert town of Espanola, N.M., you'll find a community of American Sikhs — converts to the 500-year-old Sikh religion from India.
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Camp Miri Piri Video

Listen to the organizers of Camp Miri Piri. Learn about why they are so exited about this amazing camp. June 14th - 18th, 2009. Ages 18 and up. Come to Camp Miri Piri
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Sixth of the Month Remembrance

We are blessed in Espanola with SS Shanti Kaur Khalsa, who is our Sikh Dharma historian. She tells beautiful, uplifting stories about the Gurus...special stories for the gurpurbs and about the Akal Takhat.
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Espanola New Mexico Hires First Sikh Police Officer

The Police will be making history on Aug 11 with the hiring of a new officer Abinashi Singh Khalsa.
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Summer Solstice 2008

Thoughts and pictures from the Summer Solstice Sadhana Event in the mountains above Espanola, New Mexico
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