Image Credit: https://aaads.berkeley.edu/jane-singh/  About Dr. Singh: https://aaads.berkeley.edu/jane-singh/  Dr. Singh’s Book: Our Feet Walk the Sky The Sikh Foundation honors the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Singh, a remarkable scholar and lecturer in the Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies program at UC Berkeley. Dr. Singh, who earned her Ph.D. in South and Southeast Asian… Read More »In Memoriam: Dr. Jane Singh, UC Berkeley ..read more

Pictured: All 11 Sikh MPs together in Parliament Hous – Photo Credit: Preet Kaur Gill The recent U.K. elections have been a landmark event for the Sikh community. The re-election of the first turbaned Sikh Member of Parliament, S. Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, from the Slough Constituency marks a significant achievement. Representing the Labour Party, which… Read More »Sikh Community Celebrates Landmark U.K. Election Results ..read more

Previous slide Next slide We are deeply honored to share that Dr. Narinder Kapany, the Father of Fiber Optics and our beloved founder, was posthumously awarded by UCSC for his monumental contributions to science and his unwavering support of the university. In a heartfelt ceremony, his children, Raj and Kiki Kapany, proudly accepted the award… Read More »Honoring a Legacy ..read more

Introducing “Allegory – A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s Travels” a captivating 24-episode docuseries that dives into the transformative odyssey of Guru Nanak’s travels. Through immersive storytelling and breathtaking cinematography, each episode follows the steps of Guru Nanak, weaving together the rich tapestry of history, culture, and spirituality. Filmed at over 150 multifaith sites in 9… Read More »The Guru Nanak Project ..read more

The Sikh Foundation is proud to introduce A Tapestry of Memory, a platform dedicated to preserving the oral histories of Sikhs. Started by Dr. Bhai Harbans Lal ji, this website captures inspiring stories that weave the rich tapestry of our community’s past and present. Dr. Bhai Harbans Lal ji is a renowned scholar and leader… Read More »A Tapestry of Memory ..read more

Image Credit: Screen capture from CPAC Youtube Channel   –  click to view video in Youtube. On May 4, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a keynote address at the Sikh Foundation of Canada’s annual Gala held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The event celebrated Sikh heritage and recognized significant contributions by the Sikh… Read More »Celebrating Sikh Heritage: PM Justin Trudeau at the Sikh Centennial Gala ..read more

The “My Journey” interview series is a testament to the Sikh Foundation’s effort to bridge knowledge gaps and nurture future leaders. This initiative offers a platform for exploring the challenging world of entrepreneurship. Rooted in the Foundation’s rich legacy established by Dr. Narinder Kapany in 1967, in partnership with the University of California Santa Cruz,… Read More »My Journey Series – Dr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher ..read more

CLICK HERE FOR PDF Program Discover the Spiritual Essence of Gurbani with Leena SinghJoin us at Gurdwara Sahib Singh Sabha in Milpitas for a transformative journey into the heart of Gurbani, guided by the insightful Leena Singh. This free, six-week series titled “Unveiling the Essence of Gurbani” promises to enlighten and inspire as we explore… Read More »Discover the Spiritual Essence of Gurbani with Leena Singh ..read more

Saira Wasim (b. 1975, Lahore, Pakistan), On Road to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib, 2023; gouache and gold on wasli paper; Courtesy of the artist and the Khanuja CollectionKanwal Dhaliwal (b. 1960, Mehma Sarja, Panjab, India), Amrita Pritam, 2023; oil on canvas; Courtesy of the artist and the Sidhu Family CollectionArpana Caur (b. 1954, New Delhi, India),… Read More »The Fowler Museum presents – I Will Meet You Yet Again: Contemporary Sikh Art ..read more

Previous slide Next slide By Ann Gibb Generous gifts to UC Santa Cruz from the 5Rivers Foundation and the Sikh Foundation will raise awareness and understanding of Sikhism through two distinct projects. Each project includes paid internships—benefiting students and strengthening the Humanities Division’s commitment to experiential education. Both gifts will also work to raise awareness about the… Read More »New gifts launch projects and experiential learning in Sikh studies ..read more