This past weekend, the Sikh youth of BC paid tribute to a Saint Scholar, Principal, Sant Teja Singh Ji, (MA LLB Am Harvard University). A three day program was organized, to remember the first Ambassador of Sikhism to the Western Hemisphere. Sant Teja Singh Ji established the Khalsa Diwan Society and had successfully proved to the Canadian government that all the Sikhs are highly capable people whoconstantly contribute to the economy, at the time when Government was planning to send all Sikhs to Honduras. Teja Singh Ji had a vision for the future of Sikhs in Canada, and had laid out the foundation for us to carry his legacy forward. The event spanned over three days, starting on Friday July 5th, with the Akhand path Arambh in the morning and in the evening there was a Katha Darbar and Kirtan. The main event was July 7th for Sant Teja Singh Day, with the Akhand path Bhog in the morning followed by Gurmat Samagam and then a conference on Teja Singh from 11am to 1 pm. The Conference at Gurdwara Sukh Sagar, New Westminster, was highlighted with special appearances speakers who spoke about Sant Teja Singh Ji’s legacy and contributions to the South Asian Community in Canada. The event was attended by many people from all over lower mainland. The event was enjoyed by the sangat, with an opportunity to view a special exhibition on Sant Teja Singh Ji, hosted by the volunteers of Akal Academy Surrey. The exhibition on Sant Teja Singh Ji, shed light on the lasting contribution to the Sangat of the lower mainland during his mission to the west in the early 1900’s.
