Building Community
Through Oneness.
Providing a space where the Sikh community can connect.
Anand Apparel
Celebrate the essence of Anand with Sikh Heritage BC merch in collaboration with Baaghi Apparel! This collection embodies the eternal peace of Anand and the beauty of our roots.
Hoodies $60
Long sleeves $35
Sikh Heritage Month Throughout the Years
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![A large gathering of people, mainly wearing turbans and sitting on the floor in a spacious hall with a high vaulted ceiling and wooden beams. A person in the foreground is standing at a podium, facing the congregation.]()
The Premiere- 2018
In its inaugural year in 2018, Sikh Heritage Month BC made history with five impactful events organized by SFU SSA and UBC SSA.
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![Audience seated and standing in a modern indoor space, possibly a conference or event, with diverse individuals—many wearing headscarves—listening and watching attentively.]()
Learn, Share, Remember
Sikh Heritage Month BC 2019 marked a significant milestone as SFU SSA and UBC SSA joined forces to organize the event for the first time, expanding from 5 to 15 impactful events.
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![Design featuring an orange flag on the left with a white emblem, decorative white floral borders on the sides, and a white background with a subtle geometric pattern. Text reads: "Panth Vassé" in large orange letters, with the subtitle "May the community flourish," and a paragraph explaining the meaning of 'Panth' and 'Vassé' in a Sikh context.]()
Panth Vasse- 2020
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we had to indefinitely postpone the events that we had planned. Instead, we chose to use this as an opportunity to learn about our roots and our heritage here in British Columbia.
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![A man in traditional Indian attire sitting on a prayer rug near a large water tank, with a golden temple and white buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.]()
Finding Sehaj- 2021
Amidst the challenges of the past year, many of us have recognized the need to find sources of peace and tranquility. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sikh Heritage Month 2021 was celebrated virtually through a variety of events
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![Online interactive version of Sacha Ghar - True Home, presented by Sikh Heritage BC. The background features a floral arrangement with colorful flowers and circular images of cultural and architectural scenes.]()
Sat Sri Akaal- 2022
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![A man wearing a blue turban and a woman in a blue traditional dress playing Indian classical music instruments on stage, with a sign in the background reading 'Sikh Heritage British Columbia'.]()
Sacha Dhan- 2023
Lesson Plans
Gurdwaras
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Gurdwaras are the heart of the Sikh communities. They are the places the community comes together not only for spiritual needs but also to learn new skills from elders, build social connections, discuss and debate issues important to all. Gurdwaras are the community centers that give a physical space for everyone to come together.
This lesson plan explores the meaning of Gurdwara, its role in BC’s history as well as what they look like in today’s communities.
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What are Gurdwaras? What is their significance and why should we learn about them?
Why is it important for everyone to learn about Gurdwaras?
What role do Gurdwaras play in society?
Consider and reflect on the contemporary and historical significance of Gurdwaras in British Columbia, Canada.
Who is Canadian?
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This lesson plan delves into how and who we define as Canadians. The definition of Canadian has evolved over time as we include the histories of minority groups and the stories of their challenges.
Students begin by thinking about the characteristics that are present in the ‘best’ countries in the world and where Canada falls on that. From there they explore the idea of the stories we tell ourselves and the identity we have created. The lesson will conclude with an exploration into some of the ways that Canadians have challenged the notion of an accepting, multicultural Canada
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How does Canadian identity evolve and change to different times and circumstances?
How can the power of storytelling change how we view the past?
How is Canadian identity still changing?
Identity
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Who are you? What makes you, you? What sets you apart from others?
Students first learn about and explore Sikhi and Sikh identity. Then, they turn to themselves and examine what makes them, them. From here, they create an identity poster that reflects on how their physical identity represents who they are.
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How can learning about Sikhi and the 5Ks help us explore our own identity?
How do cultural and religious symbols help one learn who they are?
