BBC South Today highlights the shame and stigma associated with Dementia
Discrimination based on appearance or faith, has led to decreased mental and physical health in the Sikh Community
It's that time of year, and despite the rather rocky year it's been, nonprofits everywhere are fundraising. SikhNet is no different in that way. But the other day I was thinking about some of our services and realizing how different we are, too.
Dya Singh gives in to some self-reflection and indulgence
The plight of farmers in India has mutated itself into a national movement that has gripped the whole country.
Objective: The objective of this workshop is to assist participants in connecting with Guru Sahib on a personal level and creating enough familiarity, confidence, and love in connecting with Gurbaani that allows them to resist the patriarchy and misogyny present in many Sikh spaces. We want participants to leave understanding the necessity to ground our conversations in Gurbani, and also realize we can and must include Gurbaani and Guru Sahib’s voice in our analysis of Sikh history, rehat, Gurmat, and contemporary issues.
THE SIKH HERITAGE: Beyond Borders - addresses the loss of Sikh heritage in Pakistan
Money isn't a linear transaction, it's an echo that recycles itself over and over, working as a tool to support your values, which, with enough momentum, creates lasting shifts and changes for generations.
The book presents research from various sources on the topic of Sikh way of life and traditions (Rehat Maryada)
While their numbers might be smaller when compared to the Sikh men protesting, Sikh women are seen at the forefront in many cases. “Women are involved in unprecedented numbers in this campaign,” writes Ravinder Randhawa. “They form a significant proportion of the convoys heading towards Delhi.” One farmer Randhawa interviewed, Harinder Bindu, is herself a full time farmer for over 30 years, who is leading a monumental march of [hundreds if not thousands] of women.