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Nishaan 2015 | Memorable weekend
Nishaan was an incredible event for me, I learned so much about college and the steps I would need to take to get there. Going there, the idea of college frightened me I did not what to do, in order to...
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Sikholars 2015 | Fruitful Discussions
Jakara Movement hosts & sponsors a variety of events & one of them is Sikholars. Sikholars has the distinct honor of being the driving force in social impact & people empowerment. It...
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Misl Sacramento | Building Friendships
Before this event I couldn’t remember when was the last time I explored the exquisite beauty of the outdoors. Throughout the couple of hours we spent in the outdoors we did icebreakers, games and group...
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Misl Minnesota: Women's Day Discussion
This past Sunday Misl Minnesota celebrated International Women’s Day by hosting an event after langar called: Women Empowerment Day. During this event we celebrated the lives of Sikh Women in history...
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Learn and Act
My experience doing the Misl Bay Area Sacha Sauda was really nice as it allowed me to help people who need it. Providing the people who need food to eat with a meal was really meaningful. Everyone...
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Organized Process
On February 26th 2015, I volunteered with the Sacramento Food Bank with CLF club members and Misl Sacramento. I personally helped placing two bundles of broccoli in a bag to be distributed to the...
View ArticlePowerful Performances
“Kaur Voices” took place on Feb 21 at the UC Berkeley campus. For some performers, the night was a quantum leap - the start of a burgeoning relationship with artistry, the end to their silence. For...
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Jakara and Sikh Environmental Day
Jakara Sevadars rallied at the Ravidas Temple in Selma, California to start a new recycling initiative in the Fresno valley in an attempt to kick of Sikh Environment Day. The Jakara Movement along...
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5 Things You Can Do On the International Day Against Victim-Blaming
For those that may not have known, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). We kicked off our efforts in sharing an Open Letter to the Sikh Community. We hope you all had a chance to read it....
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The Descendants of Mewa Singh or Bela Singh? A Generational Decision for...
Generation-defining events (approximately every 25 years) for the Sikhs have been centered in Punjab: in the 1940s, it was the partition; in the 1960s, it was the birth of the Punjabi Suba; in the...
View ArticleLive from Ross Street Gurdwara
Today we stand with the Communities United Against Modi live from Ross Street Gurdwara. We will be live-sharing pictures and videos as we receive them. We stand with all the Mewa Singhs of British...
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How BC Sikhs Found Their Voice Again and the Youth Realized Theirs
Thursday, April 16, 2015. The center of Sikh-world turned towards Ross Street Gurdwara. The masands and committee members of the Gurdwara showed they were morally bankrupt and willing to lock out the...
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Insights & Information
My name is Gurmun Singh and I just wanted to reminisce about the college workshop that took place in Sacramento. As junior year is finishing up and AP tests, the SAT and ACT, and applying for colleges...
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A Different Outlook
Joining the Sacha Sauda Seva was one of the events that have changed my entire outlook on and attitude towards the life. Before I used to think that every human being on earth is capable of taking care...
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Food Bank Seva
This was the second time I volunteered at the Sac Food Bank with my peers. This time we volunteered at a different location and helped through different tasks. My task was to make bags of light bulbs...
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His Cold Bare Hands
It was a hot summer afternoon. All she can remember is hanging out in the living room, watching Clifford. She heard a knock on the door, of course she was told not to answer it, because you never know...
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Positive Insight
Kaur Voices was an amazing experience. It was an eye-opening event and I learned a lot about the experiences of others in the Sikh community. This was my first time attending and I loved it. My...
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Healthy Habits
Physical fitness is a very important aspect of a persons life. Staying fit and healthy will not only make you feel better about yourself, but it will help you out in the long run. It prevents getting...
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Now Hiring - Northern California Community Organizer
Join the Movement as the Northern California Community OrganizerThe Jakara Movement with the Guru’s Nadir (Grace), seva of our volunteers, and the baksh (benediction) of the Sangat is pleased to...
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Lalkaar Midwest 2015: Recap
On Thursday, June 25, 2015, I traveled to Chicago to attend Lalkaar 2015 – Midwest edition. I also had the privilege of being a facilitator for the conference focused on Guru Granth Sahib Ji. As soon...
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