Sikhism

Public Speech addressed to a sangat (a local Sikh community gathering or congregration) given on 14th April, 1979. The speaker talks about the Sikh marraige ceremony, explaining its significance and the various customs and traditions that are part of a traditional Sikh marraige.

Public Speech addressed to a sangat (a local Sikh community gathering or congregration) given on 15th April, 1979. It talks about an important Sikh festival, "Baisakhi", its origin and significance for the Sikh religion and its contribution towards the Sikh history. It talks about the events of the day in great detail and the true meaning behind celebrating this auspicious occasion.

Public Speech addressed to a sangat (a local Sikh community gathering or congregration) given on 29th April, 1979. The speech talks about the prayer in the Sikh religion, known as "Ardaas". It explains origin and the meaning of Ardaas and further, its significance for the Sikh religion.

Public Speech addressed to a sangat (a local Sikh community gathering or congregration) given on 6th May, 1979. The speech talks about the historical aspect of the Sikh religion, recounting major events and contributions of the Sikh people and Gurus towards the formation of its enriching history.

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: Khalsa Diwan Society (New Westminster)

Souvenir book celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Khalsa Diwan Society. The book includes information about the history of the Khalsa Diwan Society, as well as the history of Sikhs in Canada. The book also provides information about Sikhism and its teachings, and articles written by members of the Sikh community. The book contains writings in both English and Punjabi. The book also includes letters from Canadian politicians, celebrating the event.

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.