As always there’s a lot going in the community, here’s a list of ongoing and upcoming events. Get involved and participate today!
*Did we miss something below? Please e-mail us your event at seva@bcsikhs.com and we’ll send it out to our list of over 1200 people.*
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Hockey Night in Canada – IN PUNJABI??!
Thats right, CBC presents for the first time ever, Hockey Night in Canada in Punjabi. Watch the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals in Punjabi hosted by well known Sikh youth Parminder Singh and Harnarayan Singh.
Games broadcast in Punjabi will also be available free to Shaw Digital Cable subscribers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba on channel 291 or anyone can watch online at cbcsports.ca
Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=41359915230
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SUNDRI: THE BRAVE KAUR – May 31st
From the makers of SAHIBZADEY and RISE OF THE KHALSA…The first animated film on Sikh Women…Adapted from the Masterpiece Novel “Sundri” by Bhai Vir Singh Ji
ONLY 60 MORE Tickets are still available for the 11am show this Saturday, May 31st (2pm and 5pm shows are SOLD OUT)
Please call 604-338-7310 to order tickets.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=34955351112
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Religious Fair: GURU MANYO GRANTH Dharmak Jor Mela
at Khalsa School Vancouver Saturday May 31
On the occasion of 300 years of Guruship to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Satnam Education Society of BC is holding the “Guru Maniyo Granth Dharmak Jorh Mela” at Khalsa School Vancouver.
Projects prepared by students will be displayed, many stalls and stations will offer information on different aspects of Sikhism.
There will be an exhibition of 300 years of Gurgaddi to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Check out the stations, exhibitions and displays from 2pm to 6pm and other events like Punjabi and Gurmat Quiz, Gatka presentation and langar from 6pm onwards.
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Bhai Gurmel Singh Ji – Keertan Seva
World renowned keertaniya Bhai Gurmel Singh Ji, Hazuri Ragi Sachkhand Sri Harimandir Sahib, is doing keertan seva at Gurdwara Sahib Canadian Singh Sabha (132nd Street, Surrey).
Please come and enjoy beautiful gurbani keertan by Bhai Sahib and their jatha every morning from 10am to 10:45am, and every evening from 7pm to 7:45pm until June 22nd.
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1984 Community Open Forum with Dr. Cynthia Mahmood & Harvinder Singh Phoolka – June 3rd
Look out for more details on bcsikhs.com and 84humanrights.com
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1984 Remembrance Kirtan Darbar – June 4th
ALL the Sikh Youth of British Columbia will join together on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th, from 6pm to 9pm at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar (Khalsa Diwan Society), 347 Wood Street, New Westminster, for a special SIMRAN & KEERTAN program in honour and memory of the victims of the 1984 June Massacre and 1984 November Massacres.
Please bring all of your family and friends to this event!
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13806259319
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Discussion on Sikh Women and 1984 with Dr. Cynthia Mahmood – June 5th
Hosted by Kaurs United
Location: Guru Nanak Academy
Look out for more details on bcsikhs.com and 84humanrights.com
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GURU NANAK’S Free Kitchen Friday June 6th
The seva of the Guru’s langar continues in the month of June as volunteers will be putting on a free kitchen at the Life Skills centre in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Come join in the wonderful atmosphere of seva in the true spirit of Sikhism.
Anyone wanting to get involved in this project can visit gurunanaksfreekitchen.com or email gurunanaksfreekitchen@gmail.com to sign up to volunteer.
Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22531741616
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CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: Lest We Forget 1984 Candle Light Vigil – June 7th
Join thousands of British Columbians on June 7th at the Vancouver Art Gallery to remember the victims of the 1984 Massacre.
There will be multimedia presentations, guest speakers followed by a Candle Light Vigil.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
DR. CYNTHIA KEPPLEY MAHMOOD Renowned Author & Professor of Anthopology at Notre Dame University
HARVINDER SINGH PHOOLKA Senior Advocate for Human Rights, India
JASMINE KAUR, Program Associate, Ensaaf
HARINDER SINGH Executive Director, Sikh Research Institute.
RIDES WILL BE PROVIDED FROM *ALL* LOCAL GURDWARA SAHIBS. Visit: http://www.84humanrights.org or email info@84humanrights.org.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1519749320
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Khalsa Diwan Society Membership Registration Deadline – June 15th
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING RECEIVED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY
FOR THE UPCOMING TERM OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
The Bylaws require each individual applicant to deliver their application form personally
to the Gurdwara sevadaars at the Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, at 347 Wood Street, Queensborough New Westminster.
The Gurdwara sevadaars will be available at 11am to 2pm and 7pm to 9pm on Saturday and Sundays to receive the applications.
