A long way to go to change the perceptions across the nation but the awareness campaign in 2017 did make a difference.
Here is some inspiration advances that have happened in 2017
Mool Mantra & the Transmission of the Guru's Meditative Awareness
Conference on the ‘implementation of the Mool Nanakshai Calendar’ held at Palatine Gurdwara Sahib
For MaegenMarie, the experience of wearing a Sikh turban for one day gave her deeper insight into the experiences of the Sikh population.
New South Wales' turban-wearing Sikhs, from the mid-north coast are lobbying to get an exemption from wearing helmets while riding motorcycles.
The results were tremendous. We now have concrete, measurable data that shows our proactive approach moved the dial in a meaningful way. More importantly, the poll demonstrated that the Valley was able to overcome the tensions and polarization that have plagued most of the country and to progress and unify around our nation’s ideals of diversity and equality.
As far as I know, I am the only Amritdhari (baptized) playing football at university level and it makes me feel extremely grateful to be playing and representing our Sikh community.
YouTuber amazed at Sikhism video response creates a follow up explaining such concepts as 'Langar', 'Gurmat', 'Miri Piri', 'Nishan Sahib', 'Khalsa Panth', 'Guru Granth Sahib' and many more...