• 02/24/2025

  SikhRI Concludes its 22nd Sidak Leadership Program

  Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 22nd annual Sidak leadership program, held from 21 July to 3 August in Mission, BC, Canada.

  This year’s program united 56 Sidakers and 13 staff members and facilitators from six nations (Canada, Dubai, India, Tanzania, the UK, and the USA) for a two-week immersive educational experience at the Khalsa Centre in Miracle Valley.

  

  “Sidak is SikhRI's flagship program, guiding participants on a journey of deep self-discovery inspired by the Guru. We are eager to see how they will apply the insights gained from Sidak to enrich their personal, professional, and community lives,” shared Kulvir Singh, SikhRI’s Board Chair.

  This transformational impact of the program resonated through the direct feedback participants shared:  

  "Sidak has made me understand that being a practicing Sikh has value. I used to think that having a close connection with Guru Sahib is unattainable or only possible for a few. Sidak has taught me that a Gurmat lifestyle looks different for everyone but also benefits everyone. This experience has encouraged and inspired me to change my lifestyle moving forward." — Ajuni Kaur, Sikhi 101 Attendee

  "This program has changed my perspective on my relationship with Ik Oankar and how I interact with Gurbani. It's made the interaction more personal and intimate." — Ravdeep Singh, Gurbani 101 Attendee

  "Sikhi 201 has impacted all facets of my life. It has exposed me to new ideas and concepts forcing me to reflect on progress-orientated objectives." — Jaspreet Singh, Sikhi 201 Attendee

  Throughout Sidak, participants delved into personal and panthic (collective) matters, utilizing a Gurmat (Guru’s Wisdom) framework rooted in Bani (wisdom), Tavarikh (history), and Rahit (lifestyle) to formulate their perspectives and solutions for pressing global issues.

  Furthermore, Sidak nurtured a learning and inspiring environment through Sabad (Infinite-Wisdom) and sangat during the divan (royal court). This space allowed participants to engage in divan duties, seek answers, and delve and reflect on the sabads and Hukam (Command) of the day.

  Sidakers also embarked on a visit to the Gur Sikh Temple (Gurduara) in Abbotsford, BC. This revered National Historic Site offered insights into the struggles of Sikh settlers who arrived in Fraser Valley in 1905.

  Sidak 2024 was composed of three in-depth tracks that ran simultaneously:

  Gurbani 101: Introduction to Guru Granth Sahib
  Sikhi 101: Introduction to Sikh History & Theology
  Sikhi 201: Religion & Revolution

  To find out more about Sidak, visit SikhRI.org/Sidak

• 06/07/2023

  Sidak 2023 is almost here!

  

   

  Sidak is an experience for those aged 18-40 to strengthen their connection to the Sikh faith while developing their leadership skills. Sidak is a unique experiential and educational experience that brings Sikhs from diverse backgrounds together to learn with and from one another. Since 2003, the Sidak program has been transforming young adults into Sikhi-inspired leaders through the lens of the Gurmat framework based on Bani (text), Tavarikh (history), and Rahit (lifestyle). From 23 July to 5 August, Sidak will return to Khalsa Centre in Mission, British Columbia again. In this immersive experience, Sidakers will dive deeper into their own Sikhi through the lens of Gurmat (the Guru’s Wisdom) and have the opportunity to be inspired by the facilitators and the other participants. Sidak will provide participants with an opportunity to enhance their personal relationship with IkOankar, engage in critical conversations about issues affecting Sikhs and the Panth, and develop opinions on non-Sikh issues that are supported by a Gurmat framework. 

  
  Thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors, Sidak 2023 will be offered fee-free for the second year in a row. Your support has provided a life-changing experience for the largest group of Sidakers that we had in 20 years. On behalf of the Sidakers, both last year and this coming year, we thank you for your continued support of Sidak! 

  
  “I appreciate this opportunity so much, and it’s helped me grow into a better leader, more thorough thinker, and more impactful Sikh. It’s also given me a huge network. Amazing experience overall!” - Mohkam Singh, 2022.

  
  “Thank you for making Sidak possible this year. I am so grateful I got to be a part of such a unique and incredible experience!“ - Sukhmani Kaur, 2022

  
  “This would not have been possible without all of your help. It’s been a really educational and mind-opening experience, and we thank you for that aid in creating this opportunity for the next generation of the Panth.” - Nihal Singh, 2022

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