These are all the events celebrating Sikh Heritage Month in BC
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April is officially Sikh Heritage Month in BC and for the next few weeks, you’ll be able to learn more about the Sikh religion and the rich cultural history of the Sikh people.
Sikh Heritage Month was first recognized in Ontario in 2013. In 2017, former BC premier Christy Clark officially declared April as Sikh Heritage Month in the province.
The organizers behind Sikh Heritage Month are the Sikh Students’ Associations at UBC and SFU. The groups have put together a series of exciting and informative panels, workshops, and events to celebrate the contributions of all Sikh- Canadians and to develop a greater understanding of Sikhism.
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“Sikhs have been in BC for over 100 years and this is an opportunity to showcase their contribution to economic, social and cultural fabric of the province. This initiative is meant to help create awareness and appreciate for Sikhi in Canada,” said event organizers.
Sikh Heritage Month’s wide array of events include host “Histories, Mysteries and Mischief: A Walking Tour of Kitsilano” hosted by historian and playwright Paneet Singh and Milan Singh. Attendees will uncover an era when sawmills and Sikh homes lined False Creek, and Sikh-Canadians faced key struggles such as regaining the right to vote, immigration reform, and labour unrest.
The World Sikh Organization will host “KaursVote” to encourage political participation of Sukh women and the local and federal level.
The Sikh Research Institute has organized a #MeToo panel to discuss what the movement would look like in the Sikh community.
A Finale Gala on April 26 at Aria Banquet Hall will close off the month with a keertan (spiritual poetry sung to music) on Sunday, April 28.
April also marks the celebration of Vaisakhi, an event which honours the creation of the Khalsa in Sikhism. Vancouver and Surrey both host Vaisakhi parades, which are the biggest in North America.
Sikh Heritage Month Events:
SikhRI: Naujavan Sojhi — Love
Where: Museum of Surrey — 17710 56a Ave, Surrey
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019
Time: 3:30 to 5:30 pm
SikhRI: #MeToo Presentation
Where: Museum of Surrey — 17710 56a Ave, Surrey
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Khalsa School: 5K for 5KS Walk/ Run
Where: Khalsa Secondary School — 10589 124 Street, Surrey
When: Sunday, April 7, 2019
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Book Launch: Duty, Honour and Izzat
Where: Ross Street Gurdwara Sahib — 8000 Ross Street, Vancouver
When: Sunday, April 7, 2019
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 pm
KaurVotes: Sikh Women in Politics Panel
Where: Strawberry Hill Library — 7399 122 Street, Surrey
When: Sunday, April 7, 2019
Time: 2 to 4 pm
GNA Talks
Where: Museum of Surrey — 17710 56a Ave, Surrey
When: Sunday, April 13, 2019
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
AKJ: Rainsbaaee (Overnight) Kirtan
Where: Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara — 7050 120 Street, Surrey
When:
Time: 7 pm (April 13) to 4 am (April 14)
Akal Khalsa: Gatka Tournament
Where: Dasmesh Darbar — 12885 85 Avenue, Surrey
When:
Time: 9 am to 1:30 pm
Seva with Pat at GNFK
Where: 4
When: Sunday, April 21
Time: 12 to 2 pm
Muskaan Foundation: Blood and Stem Cell Drive
Where: BC Children’s Hospital — 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver
When: Monday, April 22, 2019
Time: 12 to 2 pm
Gobind Sarvar: Roots of Wellness
Where: Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji — 8820 168 Street, Surrey
When: Monday, April 22, 2019
Time: 5 to 7:30 pm
SHM: Finale Gala
Where: Aria Banquet Hall — 12350 Pattullo Place, Surrey
When: Friday, April 26, 2019
Time: 5:30 to 9 pm
Nameless Collective: Walking Tour
Where: 1866 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019
Time: 1:30 to 3 pm
SHM: Finale Keertan
Where: Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Surrey — 7050 120 Street, Surrey
When: Saturday, April 28, 2019
Time: 6 to 10 pm