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Stockton Gurdwara Sahib, circa 1912 (source: Gadar Heritage Foundation)

The Top 5 Sikh American Stories of 2012: Sikh Americans celebrate a century

January 11, 2013 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

The year 2012 would mark a milestone for Sikhs in America. In late September, Sikh Americans in California’s central valley region celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the Gurdwara in Stockton, California. Recognized as the nation’s first and oldest Sikh house of worship, the Stockton Gurdwara Sahib was founded in 1912, and is associated with significant points in Sikh American history. According to the Stockton Record: » It has a direct link to Indian independence and was […]

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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 […]

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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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Busy upcoming weekend for California’s Sikhs

September 20, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

This weekend will be a busy one for California’s Sikhs, with a variety of events from Saturday through Sunday. Sikhs celebrate a century in the United States Stockton, California, September 22-23 As previously mentioned, the Stockton Gurdwara in Stockton, California will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of the Gurdwara — considered the oldest in America — with a conference on Saturday, September 22, entitled “The Sikh Journey to America“, at the Spanos Concert Hall at the University of […]

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Considering the experience of Sikhs in America.

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The Top 5 Sikh American Stories of 2012: Sikh Americans celebrate a century

Join the California Sikh Century Bike Ride

Busy upcoming weekend for California’s Sikhs