By R. Paul Dhillon
SURREY – Akal Academy Surrey and Khalsa Diwan Society, New Westminster are conducting a conference on Legacy of Sikhs in Canada, which will focus on the contributions of Sant Teja Singh.
The organizers held a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Grant Taj Banquet Hall to announce the Conference which is slated for July 9 at the Taj Park Convention Centre at 6pm.
It is being organized by Khalsa Diwan Society, New Westminster and Akal Academy Surrey and is dedicated to scholar, activist and professor Teja Singh, one of the first Sikhs to study at Harvard University.
Along with looking at history of Sikhs in North America, it will look at the legacy of Teja Singh, who made great contributions to the Sikh community. A book titled Life of a Gurmukh – dedicated to Teja Singh’s life – will also be released on July 9 function!
The Conference will focus on the magnitude of the contributions made by Teja Singh to Asian Community, in particular to Sikhs.
“The history of Sikhs of North America may reveal new possibilities and perspectives in the multicultural understanding of Sikhs’ existential situation.
Coupled with the historic accounts of their struggles and achievements over the years, the speakers would touch upon the importance of lessons learnt and the new challenges emerging in the context of the present times. This should be of great significance particularly when Sikhs are emerging as an influential community of Canada both politically and culturally.”
What: Legacy of Sikhs in Canada Conference – dedicated to Saint, Scholar and Global Activist Professor /Sant Teja Singh (MA LLb A.M. Harvard USA)
When: Saturday, July 9th, 2016
Time : 6.00 to 8.30 pm
Venue: Taj park convention centre (Old Name bear creek Hall)
8580-132 Street Surrey BC
Guest Speakers:
Dr Khem Singh Gill former Vice Chancellor PAU & Chairman Akal Academies
Dr. Jaspal Singh Vice Chancellor Punjabi University Patiala
Dr. Sukhmander Singh Santa Clara University California
Mr. Sohan Singh Pooni Historian
Entry is Free if you Pre register the event at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legacy-of-sikhs-in-canada-forum-tickets-25983574571.
For More Information: 604-729-2000 [email protected]
