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Booklet titled, "An Introduction to Sikh Belief" by Mrs. P. M. Wylam, is a concise guide to Sikhism's foundational principles. It explores the teachings of Guru Nanak, emphasizing the oneness of God, the remembrance of God's name and the importance of community service. The text talks about concepts like reincarnation, humility, equality, and the rejection of the caste system. It also highlights the role of the Sikh Gurus, the significance of the Sikh scriptures, "Guru Granth Sahib" and the ethical code of living a life of integrity, gratitude, and compassion while remaining engaged in the world.
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Image of the Singh family standing in a dirt alley outside their home on, or around, St. George St. Donie and Tersame are in the foreground and Bonto and Geary are in the background.
Creator: Gold, Wilmer
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Group photo of 15 young men and 1 older man from a youth association for South Asian Canadians[?] in Vancouver, B.C. The group is posed in front of a wooden building. Nine of the youths, and the 1 older man, are standing. In front of them, 6 youths sit on a bench. Two youths sit on the grass. Between them, a baseball sits in a baseball glove and 2 baseball bats rest on the knees of 2 of the seated youths. Eleven of the youths pictured are wearing matching sweaters with a logo reading "E I Y A",
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"The Winner Circle Albums" record the history of Charan Gill's family in the Thoroughbred Racing Industry from 1950 to 1994. Two individual photos of the winning horse, "Saadi Rani" from the race on September 7, 1962 at Exhibition Park. The photo on top captures the horses crossing the Finish Line. The group photo below is taken after the race in the "Winner's Circle" where the happy owners, family and friends gather to celebrate. Left to right: The winning horse, "Saadi Rani", the jockey, F. Longo, Banto Gill, Phangan Singh Gill and unidentified individuals.
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"The Winner Circle Albums" record the history of Charan Gill's family in the Thoroughbred Racing Industry from 1950 to 1994. Two individual photos of the winning horse, "Crafty Run" from the race on September 8, 1952 at Exhibition Park. The photo on top captures the horses crossing the Finish Line. The group photo below is taken after the race in the "Winner's Circle" where the happy owners, family and friends gather to celebrate. Left to right: The winning horse, "Crafty Run," the jockey, Jack Foisier, Phangan Singh Gill and other unidentified individuals.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Image taken of cricket players practising and playing at Memorial Park, located at Ross Street and 41st Avenue in Vancouver, BC.
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Top Line Translation: Punjabi: Canadian Shahidi Jatha Jo ….(Faded text) …. Akahndtah de akhand path de morche vich … English: A group of Canadian Sikh Martyrs. Bottom Line Translation: English: "Back Row (left to right): Bahai Waryam Singh, Bahai Mashar [?] Singh, Bahai Santa Singh, Bahai Kabal Singh. Front Row (left to right): Bahai Ujagar Singh, Bahai Harnam Singh, Bahai Tarlochan Singh, Bahai Shaun [?] Singh, Bahai Bhagwan Singh, Bahai Harbhajan Singh. -Writer: Arjan Singh Chand"