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News: Teaching & Learning

Now what does Dya Singh mean when he talks of a teacher-facilitator instead of a traditional granthi, kathakaar or raagi? And why should we embrace this model.

Dr. I.J Singh has a probing mind and a wry sense of humor. His prolific pool of essays poke, provoke and ultimately force the reader to think more deeply. His work has graced SikhNet's pages for some time.

News: 1st Public School in US to Teach All Students Punjabi

[VIDEO] It is the first public charter school in the United States that has Punjabi as an enrichment foreign language. All of our students get 45 minutes of language, Punjabi. They learn to be very literate in Punjabi, they speak and they read.

News: UK Historian Goes to India for Sikh Research

A museum assistant from Thetford is hoping to help expand our knowledge of the Sikh world and its links to the UK after being granted funding for a special trip to India.

News: 'Her Name is Kaur' Excerpt

Our future togetherness was something I sensed. None of it was spoken; it wasn’t revealed in a clever chat over coffee; it was in the squeeze of his hand, and the lifetimes I saw in his eyes, which also expressed how much he valued himself, his roots, and his love for the world.

News: Exhibit Explains Often Misunderstood Religion

In 2004, when the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History embarked on an effort to create an exhibit offering an overview of the Sikh religion and culture, it received, enthusiastic support and assistance from the American Sikh community.

News: I am Chapel Hill

As a Sikh, woman and human rights lawyer, I am seeking three things that should not be mutually exclusive: respect for the deceased and their families; immediate acknowledgment of the larger context of this act of terror; and fair legal process for the arrested gunman.

News: Searching for Reassurance Amidst Anguish

How does one find light or offer hope to families in the intense darkness and nightmare of such moments? How does one reconcile the shock of empty places at the table for these families?

Kanwal Prakash 'KP' Singh

KP participates in interfaith and humanitarian initiatives (Interfaith Hunger Initiative); activities and celebrations of diverse faiths and ethnic communities in Indiana. KP assists with cultural training for Police Officers and TSA personnel; works with teachers, students, civic leaders to create a better understanding of Sikh and other faith traditions and contributions. KP advocates interfacing and mainstreaming ethnic talents, assets to benefit and serve all Americans.

News: Sikhing Outside the Box

One youth is studying medicine NOT to become a general practitioner or even a medical specialist but because he owns a medical innovations company which does research in the medical field. He believes that by qualifying as a doctor, he will be able to contribute towards the future success of his company and help humankind -- not just one patient at a time!

Dya Singh (Australia)

Dya Singh is a deeply heartfelt master musical interpreter of traditional Sikh hymns (shabads)

Video: KAUR - The Inspiration For The Film

It seems that many young Sikh girls don't have a visual role model. We chose to animate the Mai Bhago story, because she represents the Sikh ideals of bravery, spirituality, and equality. We also created a character named "Saibhang" to relate this example to a modern girl with her own social challenges.

News: Sikh Wedding is a Spiritual Journey

Once upon in a while, you chance across a heartwarming and sublime wedding story, like that of Jessie and Preeti, a sweet reminder that wedding above and beyond all is a spiritual journey.

Browsing Tag: News

News: Teaching & Learning

IJ Singh

News: 1st Public School in US to Teach All Students Punjabi

News: UK Historian Goes to India for Sikh Research

News: 'Her Name is Kaur' Excerpt

News: Exhibit Explains Often Misunderstood Religion

News: I am Chapel Hill

News: Searching for Reassurance Amidst Anguish

Kanwal Prakash 'KP' Singh

News: Sikhing Outside the Box

Dya Singh (Australia)

Video: KAUR - The Inspiration For The Film

News: Sikh Wedding is a Spiritual Journey

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