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Sikh Foundation International

http://www.sikhfoundation.org/

The Sikh Foundation, founded in 1967 to promote the heritage and future of Sikhism.

It is a non-profit and non-political charitable organization. The Sikh Foundation was founded in 1967 to promote the heritage and future of Sikhism. Objectives

Pass on the Sikh heritage to the growing Sikh Diaspora in the West, particularly the youth
Introduce the world to the ethics, mysticism, arts, literature and heroism of the Sikhs
Contribute Sikh perspectives to issues of common human conce

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Advance Sikh culture by advancing the tradition of critical and creative thinking that gave birth to the faith
Generate the highest quality resources for the study of Sikhism
Activities

Our projects, sponsorships and collaborations include:
Academic courses, conferences and chairs of Sikh studies at leading universities in the West
Sikh art exhibitions and establishing permanent Sikh art galleries at major museums worldwide. Renovation and Conservation of Historical Sikh monuments. Provide the community with highest quality of educational products on Sikhism such as books, journals, calendars, posters, displays, greeting cards, videos, CD’s, tapes, DVD’s and other Sikh pride building products. We are located at 580 College Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94306 USA
Tel: 650 496 2222
Fax: 650 494 3316
Office hours: 9am to 3pm Mon - Fri

05/31/2026

Upcoming Sikhs in Action webinar 🚨‼️

How do we build a future where Sikh youth feel supported, connected, and empowered to lead?

This conversation will explore how Sikh leadership begins with belonging. From campus sangat and student support to faith-rooted professional development and long-term leadership pipelines, this conversation looks at what it takes to build the national ecosystem our youth deserve — one where young Sikhs don’t just survive the formative years, but emerge from them as grounded, purpose-driven changemakers ready to carry Gurmat into every arena of life.

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring:
🎙 Harsimran Kaur — Executive Director, United Sikh Movement 🎙 Simran Jeet Singh — Author and Senior Advisor, Aspen Institute

📅 June 11, 2026 🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/3nmbmv4x

05/16/2026

Save the Date‼️

Daastaan-e-Guru Nanak is coming to the Bay Area! Join us for an evening of storytelling, poetry, music, and reflection performed by the acclaimed Atelier Theatre Company.

⚠️ Only 15 tickets left so reserve yours soon!

Experience Guru Nanak’s life and message through the classical daastaangoi tradition.

🗓 Saturday, June 13
📍 Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara
🕠 5:30 PM Tea & Refreshments
🎭 6:00–7:30 PM Performance

Free admission • Donations appreciated

05/05/2026

New Sikhs in Action webinar 🚨‼️

Sarbat da Bhala, the Sikh prayer for the wellbeing of all, isn’t a spiritual ideal. It’s a call to action. This conversation led by Delegate JJ Singh explores how Sikh values can translate to public life, policy, and service — and what it looks like to work toward the common good today.

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring:
🎙 Delegate JJ Singh — Virginia House of Delegates
🎙 Preetmohan Singh — Strategy Consultant

Together, they’ll discuss how Sikh principles can inspire meaningful civic engagement and leadership in service of all.

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/muxrwxct

04/14/2026

Wishing you all a joyful Vaisakhi from the Sikh Foundation! 🌼 May this sacred day bring hope, unity, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. 🙏🏽

Vaisakhi marks not only a vibrant harvest celebration, but also a defining moment in Sikh history. On this day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa, rooted in courage, equality, and justice.

As we celebrate, may we continue to serve with compassion, stand for what is right, and live in the spirit of Chardi Kala. 🪯💐

04/03/2026

Sikhs in Action: Beyond Seva — Trust, Mentorship & the Next Generation 🪯

How can Sikh values of seva evolve beyond individual acts into building trust, strengthening communities, and shaping future leadership? This conversation explores the power of mentorship and collective responsibility across Punjab and the global diaspora.

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring:

🎙 Sampreet Singh Goraya — Asst. Prof., Stockholm School of Economics
🎙 Gurpreet Sunny Singh — Founder, Roundglass & Edifecs

Together, we’ll discuss how trust, mentorship, and Sikh principles can guide the next generation of leaders.

📅 April 9, 2026
🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/5xr92bje

03/10/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day, join us for Nirbhau Nirvair: Courage, Compassion, and Sikh Women’s Leadership ✨

This special Sikhs in Action webinar brings together three inspiring Sikh women whose work reflects the principles of Nirbhau (fearlessness) and Nirvair (compassion without enmity) in public life.

🎙 Senator Manka Dhingra — Washington State Senator and Deputy Majority Leader
 🎙 Kiran Kaur Gill — Executive Director, SALDEF
 🎙 Mallika Kaur — Author, lawyer, and Executive Director of the Sikh Family Center

Together, they’ll explore how Sikh values shape leadership, justice work, and community care.

📅 March 18, 2026 🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST 🔗 Register at tinyurl.com/5d3uzpsp / QR code on the flyer

03/03/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful and colorful Holi from the Sikh Foundation. ✨💐

Holi celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of light over darkness. For Sikhs, this time of year is also marked by Hola Mohalla, a three-day tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh in 1701 at Anandpur Sahib. Through Gatka, horsemanship, poetry, and martial displays, the community comes together to display strength and the enduring spirit of the Khalsa.

May the season bring peace, prosperity, and chardi kala to all. 💛🙏🏽

02/14/2026

Sikhs in America: Why History Matters Now 🇺🇸

At a time when debates regarding race, religion, and identity are shaping national conversations, understanding Sikh American history is more urgent than ever. This discussion will reflect on early Sikh migration and settlement in the United States and how these histories continue to shape Sikh American identity today. 🪯

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring:

🎙 Dr. Tejpaul Bainiwal — Ph.D., UC Riverside, scholar of Sikh American history & religion in America.
🎙 Dr. Harpreet Singh — Harvard University, scholar of Sikh Studies & Mughal South Asia.

Together, we’ll explore how recovering and engaging our history can help inform and guide our community’s future.

📅 February 18, 2026
🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/y63kh3zt

01/21/2026

From Gurdwara to Governance 📜

In today’s political climate, protecting Sikh civil rights and representation is more important than ever.

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring two Sikh leaders advancing change through scholarship, advocacy, and public service:

🎙 Dr. Amrit Deol — Assistant Professor at CSU Fresno, whose work examines race, religion, and Sikh anticolonial histories in the U.S. and Punjab.

🎙 Manpreet Kaur — Vice Mayor of Bakersfield, Education Director at the Sikh Coalition, and longtime community organizer.

Together, they’ll explore how Sikh communities can defend civil rights and turn advocacy into action.

📅 January 22, 2026
🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST
🔗 Register now (link/ QR code)

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580 College Avenue, Fl 1
Palo Alto, CA
94306

Website

http://www.sikhfoundation.org/

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