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Mission for Youth - Dr. Raghbir Singh Bains

This septuagenarian does not watch TV or gossip with friends. He counsels the youth both in India and abroad about AIDS, drugs and prostitution. He is Dr Raghbir Singh Bains from Manak Dheri village in Hoshiarpur district, settled in Surrey in British Columbia, Canada. Every [...]

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Respect for Guru Granth Sahib Ji: The Future

Recent occurances on SikhSangat News such as the ridiculous Guilty verdict being given to a respected GurSikh that has lead youngsters in a campaign to ensure GurMaryada is followed in Gurughar across the UK has lead the Respect for Guru Granth Sahib Ji Campaign to ask itself questions [...]

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Forum on Domestic Violence, Indo Canadian Community & the Media

Sharing perspectives and clarifying the myths and truths of media coverage.
Fostering greater understanding and empowering youth.
Thursday, Nov 30 • 6:00 to 8:00 pm, 2006
Langara College
100 West 49th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

Come participate in the dialogue and hear the voices of youth, community and senior news media representatives.
For information contact: Indira Prahst,
Organizer/Instructor Department of Sociology
604-323-5717 * iprahst@langara.bc.ca
Please [...]

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Meeting to Discuss Commemoration of Komagata Maru

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(CCNMatthews - Nov. 15, 2006) - James Abbott, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Kootenay-Columbia), will meet with members of the Indo-Canadian community in Vancouver, on Saturday, to discuss plans to commemorate the Komagata Maru incident. The meeting will provide an opportunity for individuals to present suggestions to [...]

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Diversity has its challenges.

Diversity has its challenges.
There have been some horrible crimes committed in relation to domestic violence in the Lower Mainland. How can love turn into deadly hate?
Domestic violence is the ugly side of any relationship, and there are no excuses for it. The three victims unfortunately were from the South Asian community. One [...]

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Youth Meeting at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar

Update (re: comment below by Simren)
The following items were discussed in the youth meeting Sunday at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar:

- The Khalsa Diwan Society will be celebrating 100 years since its foundation. The celebrations will take place at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar from December 15 to 25th. It will include an essay competition, dastaar competition, [...]

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Sangrand (First Day) - Maghar

In the Sikh calendar, there are also twelve months, and November 14th is the first day of the “Maghar” month.
Here is the shabad for “Maghar” month from “Baareh Maahaa” (12 months) gurbani from Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
ma(n)ghir maahi soha(n)dheeaa har pir sa(n)g bait(h)arreeaah ||
In the month of Maghar, those who sit with their Beloved Husband [...]

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Manslaughter verdict in Bear Creek beatings dismays families of victims

Jhalman Thandi is comforted by relatives Friday after a B.C. Supreme Court Justice ruled that the two teens who killed his father, 76-year-old Shingara Singh Thandi, are only guilty of manslaughter. A charge of second-degree murder against the two was dismissed. They were also convicted of aggravated assault and robbery in the beating of 84-year-old [...]

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Sikh Youth Essay Competition

100th Anniversary of Khalsa Diwan Society

**DEADLINE EXTENDED AGAIN TO DECEMBER 15TH**
This competition is part of the Centenary Celebration of the Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster and will play a prominent part of the event, taking place December 15 to December 25 2006, in New Westminster, BC, Celebrating 100 years of Sikh Achievements.The competitions details are [...]

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Interfaith Discussion & Book Launch

Announcing an
Interfaith Event at the Vancouver Public Library
Thursday November 30 at 7:30 pm; Free

How do we develop empathy for people of other spiritual paths?

Join a discussion on this critical and timely topic with:

Bishop Michael Ingham from the Diocese of New Westminster, Anglican Church of Canada;
Victor Chan founder [...]

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