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Photos of the 33rd annual Yuba City, CA Nagar Kirtan

November 5, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

What is considered the largest annual Sikh Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) in the United States took place yesterday in Yuba City, California, for the 33rd year. Above, the Appeal-Democrat offers a unique one-minute time-lapse video of the event, and a slide show at their website. The Sacramento Bee has also published photos of the Nagar Kirtan as well.

Categories: Events • Tags: Appeal-Democrat, California, Nagar Kirtan, Sacramento Bee, Yuba City

San Jose, CA, City Council to recognize Sikh Awareness Month

November 2, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

In the footsteps of the California state government, the City Council of San Jose, California will officially recognize November as “Sikh Awareness Month” in the city. The proclamation will take place during a public ceremony on Tuesday at San Jose’s City Hall: Historic Event: Proclamation of Sikh Awareness Month in San Jose City 1:25 November 6th, Council Chambers of City Hall, San Jose Your attendance is requested at the Historic Event Proclamation of Sikh Awareness Month in San Jose by […]

Categories: Events • Tags: California, November, San Jose, Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month

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 […]

Categories: Events • Tags: ACR 97, California, November, Perea, Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month

33rd annual Sikh Parade this Sunday in Yuba City, CA

November 1, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Sikhs in Yuba City, California, will be holding their 33rd annual Sikh Parade this Sunday, which is often recognized as the largest Sikh nagar kirtan (religious procession) in the country: In recent years, the international event has attracted 60,000 to 100,000 people to the parade route, along with hundreds from the Yuba-Sutter Sikh community who pitch in to serve food and drink to anyone and everyone. The nagar kirtan usually commemorates and coincides with the celebration of the birth of […]

Categories: Events • Tags: California, Nagar Kirtan, Yuba City

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Join the California Sikh Century Bike Ride

November 1, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

This Saturday, November 3, members of the Sikh community are participating in a 100-mile bike ride from Stockton to Yuba City, California, a day ahead of the Yuba City Nagar Kirtan on Sunday: To commemorate the first Sikh Century in the US, a bike ride will take place from Stockton Gurdwara to Yuba City—the original support structure for a nation of immigrants to the largest gathering of Sikhs in the US at the annual Nagar Kirtan celebrations.It so happens that […]

Categories: Events • Tags: California, Sikh Centennial, Sikh Century Bike Ride, Stockton, Yuba City

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CA9 candidates respond to questionnaire on Sikh American-related issues

October 30, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Co-blogged with Sundari Kaur of The Langar Hall Last week, in the context of the significance of California’s 9th Congressional District to Sikh Americans, we sent the major candidates of California’s 9th Congressional District — incumbent Representative Jerry McNerney and challenger Ricky Gill — a questionnaire to learn more about their positions about Sikh American-related issues (see previous post here). Both candidates responded. However, the nature of the responses received were quite different. Rep. Jerry McNerney’s campaign responded to the questionnaire […]

Categories: Civil Rights, Politics • Tags: California, California 9th Congressional District, Jerry McNerney, Ricky Gill

In defense of izzat

October 29, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Tragic news came out of Yuba City, California, over the weekend, in which a Sikh woman — six months pregnant — was arrested for the murder of her 68-year-old mother-in-law: Baljinder Kaur was arrested about 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Sutter County Sheriff’s Department following a whirlwind, two-day investigation, Sheriff J. Paul Parker said. Kaur, 37, is the only suspect in the death of Baljit Kaur, whose body was found around noon Wednesday at the home in the 1900 block […]

Categories: News Bits • Tags: Baljinder Kaur, Baljit Kaur, California, izzat, NAPA, North American Punjabi Association, Yuba City

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Women of the World Panel Discussion at the Sacramento Sikh Temple in California on October 24, 2012. (source: Sacramento Sikh Temple)

West Sacramento, CA Gurdwara hosts Sikh women’s discussion panel

October 26, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Sikh Temple in West Sacramento, California hosted a women-only seminar for the Women of the World interest group of the American Association of University Women, Sacramento, to discuss various aspects of the Sikh woman’s experience: [According to] Harjit Grewal, attorney with the Shergill Law Firm, “As a community, we have learned that events like this are our best weapon in combating ignorance and encouraging collaboration.” “Education is like a great light that helps us see the […]

Categories: Events • Tags: American Association of University Women, Bobbie Singh-Allen, California, Goldy Shergill, Harjit Kaur Grewal, Leigh Stephens, Sacramento, Sikh Temple Sacramento, Sikh women, West Sacramento, Women in Sikhism, Women of the World

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Soliciting applications for IVACC College Scholarships for South Asians in Northern California

October 18, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

As last year, the northern California-based Indus Valley American Chamber of Commerce is soliciting applications for their IVACC Scholarship program: The Indus Valley American Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the third year of the IVACC Scholarship Program. Scholarships are being awarded to high school and college students that have shown a commitment to the South Asian community and culture. The IVACC Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications with a deadline of November 25, 2012. Please download the scholarship […]

Categories: Resources • Tags: California, Education, Financial Aid, Indus Valley American Chamber of Commerce, IVACC, Northern California, scholarship

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Considering the experience of Sikhs in America.

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Photos of the 33rd annual Yuba City, CA Nagar Kirtan

San Jose, CA, City Council to recognize Sikh Awareness Month

November is Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month in CA

33rd annual Sikh Parade this Sunday in Yuba City, CA

Join the California Sikh Century Bike Ride

CA9 candidates respond to questionnaire on Sikh American-related issues

In defense of izzat

West Sacramento, CA Gurdwara hosts Sikh women’s discussion panel

Soliciting applications for IVACC College Scholarships for South Asians in Northern California