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This weekend, the @sikhcoalition held its first ever Sikh Educator's Conference for parents, educators, and community members across the nation. On October 10, our sangat came together to discuss the future of PreK-12 education with an emphasis on Sikh values, pluralism, and action steps to execute this vision.

💡Across disciplines and states, we had speakers from all walks of education come in conversation for the greater good. More information on the speakers and their respective bios can be found at "Conference for Educators" on SikhCo's website.

📖As the senior education fellow, I had the honor of putting my ideas together with the support of the education team to bring this conference to life. By scaffolding our approach to conceptual, theoretical, data driven, and classroom level impact, we showcased how the state of classrooms are today.

🏫My session focused on understanding the demographic breakdown in application when we consider student wellbeing, future success, and inclusion at its core by highlighting special education in the conversation.

Truly grateful for this heartfelt experience and look forward to the power of the collective as we come together to continue making learning a wholesome, enriching, and welcoming environment 🍎

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#sikhcoalition #educator #specialed #resources #sikh

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This photograph was born in a propaganda war.

In 1915, Germany was dropping leaflets on Indian trenches, urging Sikh, Hindu and Muslim soldiers to turn on their British officers. The India Office answered with a camera. On July 24, 1915, photographer H.D. Girdwood pointed his lens at the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs marching into billets at Le Sart, France.

The picture was meant to show obedience. What it preserved instead are the faces of men who tied their turbans in the dark before dawn, prayed before they fought, and never asked anyone’s permission to be both Sikh and soldier.

Sikhs were roughly 1% of India’s population, and close to 1 in 5 men in the British Indian Army when the war began. By some estimates more than 100,000 served.

A century later, the question in that photograph came back to me in the U.S. Army. It still comes back to every Sikh American who wants to serve without giving up their faith.

Did someone in your family serve in the World Wars? Tell me their name below 👇 Let’s say them out loud.

📷 H.D. Girdwood, 1915 (British Library, Photo 24, via Wikimedia Commons) and period postcards.
@sava.service · sava.org

#LetSikhsServe #SikhHistory #WW1History #SikhSoldiers #SikhAmericanVeterans

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What an amazing weekend!
Two events and the same energy 🩷

On Saturday I was invited to the launch of @crossingborders.uk13, a brilliant and ambitious project by @drdalvirkaur and her family! To preserve the stories of those that made the transition from Punjabi Pind to English city!
Honoured to be able to share my own journey and my parents story and listen to @manpreetdarroch expertly host and interview @ravisinghka too!

@thesinghtwins_art @mal_1632 @anoopreet @preetkaurgillmp also showered us all with knowledge and love in an inspiring and emotional way.

And today! I was at @wolverhamptoncricket at a wonderful community event raising funds for @dementia_uk hosted by the delightful @drgurjy

Her family walk the path that my family are on too! And today we heard from healthcare professionals but also passionate families who are determined to help those who live this condition. I finally met the family behind @dostiauk and @drkaranjutlla and @minafoundation.uk amongst several other organisations!
Thank you again @fi_moss for walking in at the right time again! Our stars are definitely aligned ✨

I then went out to play cricket with youngsters and even headed to @tettenhalltennisclub to hit a few shots with the young ones!

This weekend again demonstrates that this life isn’t about You or Me, it’s about Us. And if we join up to share love and compassion, then we can achieve anything we want.

Thank again for letting me share my thoughts and hopefully the words brought a little joy and solace to your lives ❤️

I walked away feeling a million dollars 💪🏽

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Sachkhand Shri Darbar Sahib in pictorial calligraphy ✨✨✨ These were done long back for a home in Canada and US. I often go back to admire the unique depiction of the most beautiful shrine. May Guru Ramdas Sahib jee continue to bless each one who bows and seeks His grace 🙏🏻✨🙏🏻

Design Copyright @calligraphy_by_kamaljeet / Kamaljeet Kaur

#darbarsahib #shridarbarsahib #sikhpainting #sikhartist #sikhhistory

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✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

A heartfelt thank you to Sikhlens @sikhlens and Future Computing Solutions, Inc. for supporting our 2nd Annual Light of Seva Gala as a Seva Champion Sponsor! 💛

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and your commitment to uplifting our community. Your support helps Seva Collective continue providing food, health resources, and opportunities for service to families throughout Orange County.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Hotel Zessa in Santa Ana as we shine a light on the power of Seva — selfless service. ✨

🎟️ Limited tickets remain — www.sevacollective.org

Interested in joining us as a sponsor?
📩 mailto:info@thesevacollective.org

Together, we can be the Light of Seva. 💛

#LightOfSeva #SevaCollective #GivingBack #OrangeCounty #santaana

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A little red carpet, a lot of laughter, and a heart full of MITTI! 🎬✨

What a joy to share MITTI at Sikhlens, Brampton, Canada —to see a deeply personal journey back to my roots become a story we could experience together. Add wonderful people, big hugs, and a few “wait, one more picture!” moments… ❤️📸

Some days I carry a bronchoscope. Some days, a film poster. Both feel like me. 😊

Keep making room for the things that light you up. You’re allowed to have more than one dream.

Thank you, @sikhlens , for giving our stories a place to shine. 🌱

#MITTI #Sikhlens #BackToMyRoots #Storytelling #LifeBeyondMedicine KeepDreaming

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What a beautiful experience at the SikhLens Festival! I am deeply grateful for the warmth of the lovely audience, the meaningful conversations around the Mantra Art, and the generous participation in the auction.

Heartfelt thanks to SikhLens for creating such an important platform—bringing Sikh stories, voices and creativity to the forefront. Wishing SikhLens continued growth and success as it carries our heritage into the world, one story at a time. 🌸🙏🏽❤️

#SikhLens #MantraArt #SikhArt #Gratitude #Seva

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Today, I had the honour of attending the @sikhlens Arts & Film Festival, and it reminded me exactly why I love storytelling.

Today, I finally met Jaskaran @prdxlst, who filmed and directed @jerseyboymovie, a film about a young Sikh boy navigating love, family and identity in the aftermath of 9/11.

I also met Kuldip Singh Bhogal, a 1972 Munich Olympian who represented Uganda in field hockey. Hearing about his journey and the life he has built through hockey was something I’ll remember.

Two very different stories. Two very different journeys. But both are reminders of why representation and storytelling matter.

As a journalist, I feel lucky that I get to sit across from people and simply ask, “What’s your story?”

Thank you Rosey Kaur, the author & educator and Nikki Gill Burns from SikhLens for the opportunity to be there today.

This is why I tell stories. ❤️

#SikhJournalist #SikhLens #SikhStories #Storytelling #JerseyBoy

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🎬 A Wonderful Evening at the Sikh Lens Film Festival!

It was a pleasure to attend the Sikh Lens Film Festival today at the Lester B. Pearson Theatre.

A big congratulations to Sikh Lens for their incredible work in bringing powerful stories, creativity, culture, and diverse Sikh voices to the big screen. 🎥👏

Events like this help showcase our community’s talent, history, identity, and stories while creating meaningful conversations through the power of film.

Thank you to the entire Sikh Lens team, filmmakers, artists, volunteers, and everyone involved in making this festival such a great success. 🙏

Great work by Sikh Lens—keep shining a light on our stories! 🌟

Great to meet Rosy Kaur and my very talented friend Davinder singh.

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Thank you once again, @sikhlens, for providing such an amazing platform.

A few years ago, Sikhlens produced a documentary on the Patka Box™️, and today, I had the beautiful opportunity to read my book, Saaha Singh and the Patka Box™️, at the Sikhlens Film Festival to a group of amazing children.

What a full-circle moment.

It’s platforms like Sikhlens that make you want to work even harder on your journey, continuing to educate, share stories, and create spaces where every child feels seen and included.

A heartfelt thank you to producer @davindermahun for producing the Patka Box™️ documentary, and to @nikkigillburns for taking the lead and bringing everyone together.

Today was truly special.

#Sikhlens #SikhlensFilmFestival #ThePatkaBox #SaahaSingh #SikhAuthors SikhStories

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Meet Kuldip Singh Bhogal, a former Ugandan Olympic hockey player whose journey spans continents, generations and a lifetime in the sport.

Born in Mbale, Uganda, Kuldip represented Uganda in men’s field hockey at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where he competed alongside his teammates on the world stage.

Today, his story is being preserved through a new book written by Bicky Singh from SikhLens sharing his journey in hockey and inspiring the next generation to discover what sport can make possible.

From his early days in Uganda, to London and California, and his work coaching at the Olympic level, Kuldip’s story is one worth remembering.

#SikhJournalist #KuldipSinghBhogal #KuldeepBhogal #SikhLens #SikhStories

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In a racist hate crime on 13 Sept, a 28-year-old Sacramento-based Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times in US’ Wyoming. Days earlier, the US Department of Homeland Security uploaded a racist self-deportation poster, saying “Get off our roads. You don’t know how to drive, Mr. Singh”. While the poster was widely criticized in the West and later deleted, the Indian govt or the Ministry of External Affairs has so far not commented on the DHS post. Read more in our Weekly Digest.

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