November 30, 2014: "It's a good thing because it brings more diversity and inclusion into the Canton community and it attracts a high caliber of people to our community," she said. "They want to live closer to their schools and places of worship. The Sikh community is a great benefit to the community."
The project is set to move forward after Singh Sabha of Michigan received special land use and site plan approval Tuesday night from a supportive Canton Township Board of Trustees. Planning commissioners already had approved the plans.
Township officials say the addition could accommodate an anticipated six classrooms, four conference rooms and offices. The primary purpose is to provide space for religious classes and the teaching of the Punjabi language.
The expansion will be built on the south side of the gurdwara.
There are approximately 25 million Sikhs in the world. Sikh means disciple or learner and Sikhism is founded on the 15th century teachings of Guru Nanak and 10 successive gurus. It teaches of one God, equality, hard work, meditation, tolerance, religious inclusion and other beliefs.