The following photos of Sikh women and girls are from 1935 to 1986.
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University of Toronto’s third annual Sikh Awareness Week, hosted by its chapter of the Sikh Students Association. While many of the week’s activities were iterations of popular events hosted during similar campaigns
The power of sangat and kirtan is undeniable on the mental and spiritual health of a mother and her child. But, the question many new mothers grapple with is, “Where is it appropriate to breastfeed outside of the house?”
In this poem a mother speaks to her daughter about an incident where she is called a burden. "You are not a responsibility, you are a blessing. You are not someone’s, this world is yours."
I stand by my feelings true and strong defening every thrust. If I were to define it, I would say that’s what makes me Sikh.
To learn about each other’s experiences, Kaur Life is conducting an informal survey.
When the Gurus preached for equality, it was this point that they wanted us to understand. The concept of Singh or Kaur, the concept of the turban: it distinguished us by making us all ‘alike’ and unique at the same time: a profound concept.
Historically, Sikhs have been at the center of creating amazing real life stories and we have been wonderful story tellers as well. We need to revive this art and liberally use modern tools in doing so.
A poem about the Chali Mukte and the women in their families. He wrote both in Punjabi and English and is often compared to poet Walt Whitman in that Singh’s work is dreamy, other-worldly, and romantic.
“I woke up and spent time with Guru Sahib. It was really amazing,” said Happy Kaur of California. “I feel so blessed when I see all these amazing people.”