Sikhs--Canada

Item is an article titled, "Canadian Ideology and Public Policy: The Impact on Vancouver Sikh Ethnic and Religious Adaptation" by Verne A. Dusenbery. It argues that the emergence of ethnic-political organizations must be understood in terms of a more generalized differentiation of the Vancouver Sikh ethnic and religious identities, organizations, activities and leaders. There is a mention of Piara Singh in the form of a handwritten note on the document by the author on the first page. Additionally, some pages have writing in blue filling in the words that had previously been cut off from the printing.

Item is an articled titled, "Punjabi Sikhs and Gora Sikhs: Conflicting Assertions of Sikh Identity in North America" by Verne A. Dusenbery. It explores the relationship between a small group of North American Sikh converts, that is, the "Gora Sikhs" and large North Americans of Punjabi Sikh ancestry. It concludes that the differences between the interpretation of Sikh religion by the two groups is the reason why they do not see each other as a part of their community. On the first page, there is a mention of Piara Singh in the form of a handwritten note on the document by the author.

Creator: Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar

Souvenir book celebrating the 300th Vaisakhi, the day establishing the Khalsa, or Sikh faith. The book includes articles about Sikhism, Sikh history, the history of Sikhs in Canada, and important events in Sikh Canadian history. The book also includes information about the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text. The book includes letters from Canadian politicians, celebrating the event as well. Furthermore, the book provides information about the Sikh temple in Surrey, Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, including program times and information about its establishment.

Creator: Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib Society

Souvenir book celebrating the 300th Gurta-Gaddi, or the establishment of the Guru Granth Sahib as the the the final Guru in the Sikh faith. The book contains articles about Sikhism, Sikh teachings and beliefs, and the Guru Granth Sahib. There are also passages of the Guru Granth Sahib included, both in English and Punjabi. The book contains several pages of advertisements for local businesses. The book also includes letters from Canadian politicians, celebrating the event.

Creator: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Pamplet providing a brief history of Sikhs in Canada. The pamplet also outlines some important beliefs and traditions in the Sikh faith. The cover of the pamplet is dark blue with saffron writing. There is a khanda, the symbol for Sikh faith, on the cover, as well as a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. There are pictures of a Sikh boy and a Sikh man on the third page, and a picture of a kara, kirpan, and kangha, on fourth page, representing three of the five Ks of Sikh faith. The pamphlet is written in both English and Punjabi.

Creator: Neel, Kanwal Singh

Booklet written by Kanwal Singh Neel about the history of Sikhs in Canada. The book contains information on ten events important to Canadian Sikhs and includes a timeline of Sikh Canadian history.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of an ornament of a South Asian Sikh figure performing a Bhangra dance. hanging on a decorated Christmas tree.

Bhangra is a folk dance native to the state of Punjab, India, which celebrates food-growing, harvesting and a farmer's relationship to the land.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of a decorated Christmas tree with ornaments depicting South Asian Sikh figures, including two men playing musical instruments (dhol and dafli) and a man and woman performing Bhangra dance.

The dhol or dholak is an Indian musical instrument with a double-headed drum and while the dafli is a similar handheld instrument with a single drumhead. Bhangra is a folk dance native to the state of Punjab, India, which celebrates food-growing, harvesting and a farmer's relationship to the land.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of an ornament of a South Asian Sikh figure playing a folk musical instrument called a dhol, hanging on a decorated Christmas tree.

The dhol or dholak is an Indian musical instrument with a double-headed drum.

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

Photograph of a decorated Christmas tree with ornaments depicting South Asian Sikh figures, including two men playing musical instruments (dhol and dafli) and a man and woman performing Bhangra dance.

The dhol or dholak is an Indian musical instrument with a double-headed drum and while the dafli is a similar handheld instrument with a single drumhead. Bhangra is a folk dance native to the state of Punjab, India, which celebrates food-growing, harvesting and a farmer's relationship to the land.