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Have you hugged a Sikh today? (Photo: Karaminder Ghuman)

November is Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month in CA

November 1, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

As in 2010, the California State Government has declared that November 2012 be “Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month” by way of a resolution (ACR-97) that was passed back in June. The official Assembly summary of the resolution reads: Designates November 2012 as California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month; recognizes the contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to the state and affords all Californians the opportunity to understand, recognize and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of […]

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Stockton, CA Gurdwara Centennial Celebration concludes this weekend

October 11, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

WHEREAS, The faithful service of the Sikh American community to this state and country merits appreciation as an integral thread in the fabric of American plurality; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes October 13, 2012, as the 100-year anniversary of the Sikh American community, and calls upon the people of California to commemorate the day with appropriate celebrations; — excerpt from the State of California […]

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Considering the experience of Sikhs in America.

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November is Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month in CA