SFU Sikh Students' Association

The world is going up in flames - shower it with Your Mercy, and save it. Save it, and deliver it, by whatever method it takes.... . . . The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a tremendous impact throughout the world. We hope that we can encourage each other in this time to contemplate on Gurbani and motivate each other to grow in our Sikhi. A groupchat on Whatsapp has been started to recite daily Japji Sahib Paaths for the well being of all humanity. We are all One. May we all take time to pray together for the welfare of all. If you’d like to join this groupchat, please DM us and we can send you the link to join See more

Join us every Monday 6:30-7:30pm in Room 2710 for Simran and Kirtan to de-stress in a positive environment. Feel free to dm us or just come by if you would like to do kirtan or tabla seva. Hope to see you there! #meditationMondays #positiveVibes ... #simran See more

The True Lord’s Sovereign Rule is known throughout the ages. One who respects the Hukam of the Lord’s Command is honored and respected in the Court of the Lord. ... Join us this Friday Feb. 28th at SFU Surrey as we explore Sikh sovereignty through a discussion facilitated by Bhai Moninder Singh. Hope to see you there!

Come out to Guru Nanak Academy on Feb. 20th from 7-9pm for an open discussion on Abuse in Spiritual Spaces: A Discussion on the cultural and societal norms that allow sexual abuse to take place in spiritual and/or religious spaces.

The season of spring, so delightful, has come. Those who are imbued with love for You, o Lord, chant Your Name with joy. ... Whom else should I worship? At whose feet should I bow? |1| Spring (Basant) is a special time in Sikhi; there's an atmosphere of life and rejuvenation. The SFU spring Kirtan is happening on Friday, February 21st. Come enjoy before school starts again, and bring your friends and family. We hope to see you there!

The season of spring, so delightful, has come. Those who are imbued with love for You, O Lord, chant Your Name with joy. Whom else should I worship? At whose feet should I bow? |1|... Spring (Basant) is a special time in Sikhi; there's an atmosphere of life and rejuvenation. The SFU spring Kirtan is happening on Friday, February 21st. Come enjoy and rejuvenate before school starts again, and bring your friends and family. We hope to see you there!

We are having our spring icebreakers on Friday, January 31st at SFU Surrey in room 3010! Come out for a fun evening filled with games, food and more information on how to get involved with the SSA. We hope to see you there!

With Guru Sahibs blessings, SFU and UBC SSAs are organizing a 12 hour Japji Sahib Jaap. The Jaap program will be taking place on Saturday, Dec. 21st at Guru Nanak Academy to conclude the ongoing count of Japji Sahib Jaaps in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Prakash Purab and in appreciation of Guru Sahibs blessings and chardi kala of the Khalsa Panth. Please make sure to also bring your family and friends along . .... . The program will go as follows: 3:00 am- 3:30am - Benti De Shabad and Prakash 3:30 am-4:00am- Simran 4:00am- 5:00 am- Nitnem 5:00 am - 5:00 pm- Japji Sahib Jaap 5:00pm- 5:30pm Rehras Sahib 5:30pm- 6:00pm Sahej Paath Bhog & Ardaas 6:00pm-6:30pm Katha 6:30pm-8:45pm- Keertan 8:45pm-9:00pm Samaptee . . The ongoing Japji Sahib Jaap count will still continue leading up to the program, a benti to all to continue contributing through the link in our bio #gurpurab550 #dhangurunanak #gurunanakacademy #sfussa #ubcssa

Salutations are due to that primal Lord who is indestructible, undeceivable and unending. Guru Nanak is the enlightener Guru of the entire world.... The SFU fall Kirtan is happening on Friday, November 29th. Come and enjoy an evening celebrating Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550 Gurpurab. We hope to see you all there!

In celebration of the 550th Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, we are hosting, Sikhi in the Workplace this Saturday November 23rd. This event will represent Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s principle of Kirat Karni, ‘to earn an honest living’ and will feature a speaker panel including many educated Sikh professionals. This is a great opportunity to explore different careers and engage in a dialogue with experienced professionals. Refreshments will be served. Please bring your family and friends! Please register for this event by clicking on the link in our bio. Hope to see you there!

Parchaar Parchaar is the act of spreading knowledge and enlightening others. Langar Day gave us the opportunity to teach staff and students from all different backgrounds about the teachings of Sikhi. With the rise of discriminatory policies like Bill C-21, it is important for us as Sikhs to spread awareness of what Sikhi is. We are grateful to have a platform at university where we can share and present teachings of Sikhi. We had engaging conversations with staff and stu...dents and cleared many doubts and questions they had about Sikhi. Thank you to everyone that engaged in any form of Parchaar. #DhanGuruNanak #Gurpurab550 #LangarDay @ James Douglas Safe Study Area @ SFU

Dhan Guru Nanak In celebration of the 550th Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Sahib we had a wonderful opportunity to have Langar Day at Burnaby Campus. Langar was started by the first Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji. It is a free vegetarian nutritious meal. The purpose behind Langar is to fight hunger and teach compassion while putting equality in practice as everyone is seated on ground level. ... Did you know Sri Darbar Sahib (The Golden Temple) is the worlds largest free kitchen and feeds over 50,000 people a day! With Guru Sahibs Kirpa, we were blessed to have such an incredible event. We served langar to over 400 people while spreading Guru Sahib’s message of equality. Thank you to everyone that took out time to help and made Langar Day possible #DhanGuruNanak #Gurpurab550 #LangarDay @ James Douglas Safe Study Area @ SFU

Seva Langar Day gave us the opportunity to do Seva. Seva is a significant concept in Sikhi, and it means selfless service. Seva is performed without the expectation of anything in return. A Sikh is a servant of the Guru and should aim to serve and do seva without ego. As Sikhs we strive to uphold the teaching of Sarbat Da Bhalla which means prosperity of all. Seva can be done anywhere starting right from your home to the broader community. Seva comes in many forms such... as planting a tree, washing dishes at home or gurdwara, feeding the homeless, tutoring someone, and much more. We appreciate everyone that came out and did Seva, and made Langar Day such a success We are also so grateful and thankful to @gnfk_van for all there help and may Maharaj bless them with more Seva! #DhanGuruNanak #Gurpurab550 #LangarDay @ James Douglas Safe Study Area @ SFU

Come join us this Saturday, October 26th, at an interfaith dialogue hosted by SFU Muslim Students Association and SFU Sikh Student Association. This discussion will provide insight into Islam and Sikhi and we hope you can learn something new. Some Discussion Topics: What is Halal Meat? History of the Quran... How frequently are Sikhs supposed to pray? Significance of uncut hair in Sikhi And more This event is open to everyone. Food and drinks will be served as well. We look forward to seeing you there!

In celebration of Guru Sahib's 550th Gurpurb With Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Maharaj Ji's kirpa, the B.C. Sangat has come together to organize 13 days of programming in celebration of Guru Sahib's 550th Gurpurb! Programs will be happening across the Lower Mainland so stayed tuned for more details about each individual program. Details will follow in the coming days and weeks!... On the 23rd SFU SSA will be hosting Sikhi in the Workplace a career fair inspired by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s principle of Kirat Karni, to earn an honest living. we will have guest speakers from different sectors of the industry and students will get a chance to connect and learn from them. More details about this event will be sent out soon. We look forward to seeing you all at these events this month!

Join us on Monday, Oct. 21st, 2019, at SFU Burnaby in James Douglas Study Area SFU SSA’s annual Langar Day in celebration of 550th Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. . . What is Langar? Langar is a free meal that is most commonly served at Gurdwaras (Sikh Temple). It is simple and healthy food available to everyone, without discrimination.... . . Who started Langar? Langar was started by the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 1400s. The purpose to start this was to fight hunger, teach compassion while putting equality in practice as everyone is seated on ground level. . . With Guru Ji’s kirpa, we are blessed to have Langar Day at SFU this year and we hope you all come out! . We are beyond thankful for @basicsofsikhi.canada and @gnfk_van for all their help and support in making Langar Day possible at SFU. @ James Douglas Safe Study Area @ SFU See more

The Blood Donation by Sikh Nation campaign will be taking place in Surrey next weekend on Nov. 9th and Nov. 10th. Nov. 9: Unit C2 15285 - 101 ave from 10-5pm Nov. 10: Ecole Gabrielle-Roy School (6887 132st) from 10-4:45pm TRIGGER WARNING... In November of 1984, Congress Party officials of India planned and executed a genocide against Sikhs. Government officials rounded up mobs and equipped them with gasoline, batons, and rubber tires. They were also provided voters lists, school registries, and ration data to pin point every Sikh home and business in Delhi and throughout India. Mobs systemically burnt down Sikh houses, beat children to death, raped and killed women, and put car tires around the necks of men and burnt them alive after chopping their hair. In remembrance of the blood shed by our kaum, Sikhs donate blood in the month of November to commemorate this dark week. The Sikh Nation is currently the biggest donating partner with Canadian Blood Services and has saved over 140,000 lives. It’s been 35 years since the genocide; 35 years of pain and trauma. We will continue to fight for justice. They may have bloodied our bodies but they could never kill our spirit. #Neverforget1984 #SikhGenocide

What is death? What does Sikhi tell us about death? Is there life after death? Join us this Tuesday on Oct.15th @ 6:45pm at SFU Surrey room 2980 to collectively discuss and share your views

Thank you all for joining us on this celebratory evening. While celebrating the 20th year of SFU SSA, we reflected on how blessed we are for opportunities to do Seva and Sangat. We are so grateful for all the years that have passed and are looking forward to many more! #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking @ Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar (Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster, B.C.)

This Saturday, Bhai Pardeep Singh Ji will be doing Katha in English for our 20th anniversary celebrations at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar! This week is also the Joti Jot Divas of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, so in that honour they will be sharing some veechars about our first Guru. Many of you are familiar with Bhai Sahib from @gurunanakacademy, and you know that their Katha is not to be missed. This topic is especially one that is not well known and there's a lot to learn, so we hope to see you there! The program, including Kirtan and sehaj path bhog, starts at 4:30 pm this Saturday. #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking

Welcome to all the new members! Hope you all are excited for the icebreaker on Tues Sept. 24. It will take place at SFU Surrey, room 5080 at 5:30pm. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you all

Fun facts about the founding of SFU SSA: - the first SFU SSA Kirtan happened in Maggie Benston Centre, in the food court. There was no Surrey campus back then. Guru Granth Sahib Ji's prakash happened and over 100 people attended. - all SSA communication used to happened though email. There was no WhatsApp or Instagram. In fact, when SSA was founded, MSN Messenger was just being launched! (For those that remember)... - the founding members started a $20,000 bursary named after Bhagat Puran Singh Ji for students with disabilities. This was the first instance of SSA's tradition of fundraising for good causes - at the first Nagar Kirtan after its founding, SSA members handed out Quiznos sandwiches out of a 4x4 tent - some of the first guest speakers were Ins. Baltej Singh Dhillon and Raj Kaur Khalsa So much has changed over the past 20 years! With the support of the SFU community and the local community, we hope to see our club continue to flourish in the coming years. Our 20th anniversary celebrations are coming up soon on Sept 28th at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar! Come and join us as we celebrate the past 20 years and look forward to many more years to come. #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking @ Burnaby, British Columbia

Sikh Heritage Month was a unique challenge for the SSAs. Inspired by @sikhheritagemonth celebrations in Ontario and other parts of Canada, students from across the Lower mainland spearheaded this initiative in 2018 with great success. In a society with hateful sentiments on the rise, the SSA aimed to tackle the stigma around Sikhs. At the same time, this was an opportunity to celebrate our heritage and the progress our community has made here. We were humbled by the response ...from not only the Sikh community, but other communities as well. Sikh Heritage Month has now been recognized federally and new chapters have opened across the country, like @sikhheritagemanitoba who have taken this mission further as they delve into the histories of Sikhs in Canada. @sikhheritagemonthbc also continues to grow, and we are looking forward to April 2020. Our 20th anniversary celebrations are coming up soon on Sept 28th at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar! Come and join us as we celebrate the past 20 years and look forward to many more years to come. #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking

Over the past 20 years, SFU SSA has built a great legacy of community work, spirituality, and inclusiveness in the SFU community, as well as the broader community outside of SFU. We will have many opportunities to celebrate throughout the year, but we will begin on Saturday, September 28th at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar. Join us on this night of rejoicing, prayer, and reflection as we celebrate our 20th year and the start of a new school year in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji's refuge. Stay tuned for more details about this event, and don't miss our other posts as we attempt to recap and reflect on the past 20 years. #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking

For many students, SSA was their family. They found it in a pivotal moment in their lives and it helped them stay connected. One of those alumni, @amarkaur, is now involved in the community, helping run blood donation drives and stem cell swabbing campaigns. Here is what she has to say about her time in the SSA:... "A friend of mine was sitting at the SSA club days booth and pretty much forced me to sign up. I was hesitant because I hadn't heard of it before then. I figured I'd attend a meeting or two, have my attendance marked and then that would be it. I was wrong. This group of my peers quickly became my family. The weekly discussions made me reflect on my own journey. The amritvela programs nourished my soul. The quarterly kirtans rejuvenated my being. I hadn't had this type of sangat before and it was invigorating. We were just a bunch of kids talking about what Sikhi meant to us and how we could help each other on this path. I was voluntold into participating in Nihaal. I was voluntold to act in Nihaal. All things that I would never have done on my own. There was a lot of mutual voluntelling happening. If it wasn't for the SSA I wouldn't have been able to grow within my Sikhi. From the discussions to the amritvela programs to the kirtans and the guest speakers, it was all a necessary part of my journey. For that and so much more, I am forever grateful to the SSA." Our 20th anniversary celebrations are coming up soon on Sept 28th at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar. Come and join us as we celebrate the past 20 years and look forward to many more years to come. #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking

The SSA has a rich history of being involved in the community. This picture is from a collaboration with the Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara from @gurunanakacademy. The Academy was started by Bhai Parminder Singh Ji in Surrey in 2003, and has provided a space for youth to become immersed in Sikhi. Many SSA alumni had previously learned from or went on to be involved in the Academy. This relationship is still going strong and we hope to see more great things from future c...ollaborations. Our 20th anniversary celebrations are coming up soon on Sept 28th at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar. Come and join us as we celebrate the past 20 years and look forward to many more years to come. #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking

The SSA has provided many students with a community and a place to learn over the past 20 years. One of those alumni, @paneetsingh, is now a celebrated director and playwright and does a lot of community work. His latest show #GuardsattheTaj is currently playing at @vancouverfringe. Here is what he has to say about his time in the SSA: "My time in the SFU Sikh Students' Association was one of the highlights and transformative parts of my life. I grew up in a Sikh family an...d community, but not in a city with a highly concentrated Sikh population, like Surrey. When I went to university, it was the first time I got to go to school with other people who grew up in a similar environment to me. It also allowed me a chance to get to know so many different types of Sikhs who had varied experiences, homes, and backgrounds, and it really broadened my horizons as to what it means to practice and love Sikhi. The SSA gave me an invaluable spiritual foundation and community during my time at SFU. Many of the organizational skills I learned in university were not through classes, but through organizing programs and events with the SSA. Ten years later, a lot of my circle of closest friends and sangat is made up by relationships that were forged or strengthened during my time with the SSA. The roadwork to who I became as a young adult was laid by the SSA, and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything." Our 20th anniversary celebrations are coming up soon on Sept 28th at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar. Come and join us as we celebrate the past 20 years and look forward to many more years to come. #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking

VISION __ SFU SSA is in its 20th year! Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some highlights from the past 20 years culminating in a 20th year celebration event next month. The logo in this post is a special one that uses our current logo to commemorate our 20th year. We are still working hard to bring you great events and trying to join us to our roots. If you want to get involved, join us! Look out for exec applications opening in September.... #20saalssadenaal #sfussa20th #roaring20 #20yearsinthemaking

What does anand karaj mean? Why is it so important and why was it created? We are pleased to announce the Summer discussion will be about Anand Karaj (Sikh wedding). As many of you probably had weddings to attend recently, it would be a good time to reflect and gain a better intuition. Please join us next Wednesday at 6:00 pm in room 5320! ... We would like to hear your thoughts and learn about the significance of Anand Karaj. Art - @neet.kaur.art See more

The Summer Kirtan Darbar is happening at UFV, room B121, on July 26, Friday 4:30pm onwards! The UFV Sikh Students Alliance, Kirtan in the Valley, SFU and UBC Sikh Students Associations invite everyone to an evening of Gurbani Kirtan, the singing of Sikh scriptures. Langar will be severed! ... Anyone able to sing Kirtan or play Tabla is encouraged to contact [email protected] Please come and bring others along! See more

Hope to see you all this Saturday! Simran 4am - 5am Nitnem 5am - 6am

G R A T E F U L Thank you to the speakers who took out the time to speak and educate the community. - Thank you Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar for bringing the Harminder Sahib model and posters. They helped tremendously to reach out to other communities which allowed us to share our story. ... - Thank you Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen for preparing Langar and distributing it amongst the Sangat and upholding the principles of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. #seva #langar #VandKeChakna - Thank you Sikh Academy for providing buses for the Sangat in Surrey and thank you to the Gurdwara Sahibs that informed the Sangat. Thank you Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar and Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara for supporting the youth to put on events for the community. - Lastly, thank you to all the amazing volunteers of SFU and UBC for taking out the time to help plan and make the Vigil possible. . . . @cece.point @gurkeeratsingh_ @kothaguru @navreetsinghkhalsa @harinamsinghkhalsa Amanpreet Kaur Dr. Indira Prahst Balpreet Singh, @worldsikhorg @gurdwara_sukh_sagar @gurdwara_sahib_dasmesh_darbar @gurunanaksikhgurdwara @gnfk_van Sikh Academy, Surrey Ssa Ubc See more

R E M E M B E R Without the guru, there is only pitch darkness; without the Shabad, understanding is not obtained. ... Through the Guru’s Teachings, you shall be enlightened; remain absorbed in true Love of the True Lord. Death does not go there; your light shall merge with the Light. 6 @ Vancouver Art Gallery

V I G I L 2 0 1 9 A month ago we were remembering a series of events that occurred in India 35 years ago. Looking back at our history and learning about times where we were pushed down and then how we built up stronger each time is such a motivation for the younger generation. The Vigil is held each year to remember our history, commemorate the Shaheeds (Martyrs), raise awareness and share our version of the story to bridge the gap between other communities. ... It is such a blessing to witness, year after year, the community coming together to remember a significant event in Sikh history. #neverforget #1984 #vigil2019 @ Vancouver Art Gallery

Please join us on Friday, June 28th from 6pm - 8pm at SFU Surrey 5360 for our Speaker Series with Bhai Amardeep Singh Ji who will be talking about The Walk of Life. Bhai Amardeep Singh Ji is a Santheya Ustaad, who have spent time in India learning Vidya about Granths and Sikhi. Come out for a night of thought provoking discussion, and learning. ... Langar will also be served! See more

The rainbird chirps in the ambrosial hours of the morning before dawn; its prayers are heard in the Court of the Lord. Summer is here and we would like to announce that we will be starting Beach Simrans this Saturday June 15! Bring your friends and family for Simran from 4-5am and Nitnem 5-6am. These simrans will take place biweekly. Come out to enjoy the peaceful experience with a beautiful sunrise ... #ubcssa #sfussa #sunrise #bc See more

Your actions seem so sweet to me. Chabeel’ is a Punjabi word for sweet, cold, non-alcoholic drink. The fifth guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji became the first Sikh Martyr in 1606 for refusing to change and compromise their faith. ... They attained martyrdom when the mughals sat them on a hot iron plate and poured hot sand over them; whilst burning alive physically, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji meditated and accepted the Gods will as sweet. So for this event, we aim to serve sweet, cool, flavoured milk to students in honour of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Instead of mourning, Sikhs honour the Guru's shaheedi (martyrdom) and use it as a way to unite everyone by serving free cold drinks. This is a representation of Chardi Kala, which is the state of being in uplifting spirits and eternally optimistic. We hope to see you all on Friday 14th June at SFU Surrey in the Mezzanine 12pm - 4pm where we’ll be serving chabeel. #ChabeelDay #ChardiKala See more

In remembrance of the brave saheeds of 1984, we will be having Kirtan at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar on 1st June for Kirtan 5-9pm. We hope to see you there. May we always remember the martyrs who defended Harmandar Sahib, and laid down their lives for Sikhi. #HumanRights #NeverForget84 #10DaysOfTerror #1984SikhGenocide

Check out this opportunity if you're interested in being more involved and you care about mental health resources and issues in the community.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the horrific crimes that were committed against the Sikhs in the very land of their origin. In remembrance to 1984, a candlelight Vigil will be held on June 8th 6 pm onwards at the Vancouver Art Gallery. We hope to see you there May we always remember and seek justice for the Sikh genocide.... #HumanRights #NeverForget84 #10DaysOfTerror #1984SikhGenocide

Join us at the finale weekend of Sikh Heritage Month BC: Finale Gala Celebrating 550 years of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, on April 26th at Aria Banquet Hall. The Final...e Gala aims to recognize and commemorate the 550th Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, while also celebrating the rich, unique, and diverse heritage Sikhs have had in Canada since 1897. It will further recognize the contributions and honor the accomplishments of Canadian Sikhs. The evening will feature performances which further showcase our art, culture, history and advocacy. We also have some exciting keynote speakers lined up. We hope to see you there! Early bird tickets are on sale now for $25, until Friday! Buy tickets and check out our other events through the link in our bio. poster: @cliq.media #sikhheritagemonthbc #shmbc

Make sure you get your tickets for the Revival Art Exhibition! Available through this link: https://www.sikhheritagemonthbc.ca

This Wednesday we will have a Speaker Series with Bibi Satnam Kaur Ji (UK), who will talk about the most important message that is given within Gurbani, and how mantars relate to that message. We’ll be looking what mantars are, why we need them, and which mantars there are within Gurbani. This event will be the finale for discussions this semester, so make sure to come out!

Join us for our weekly discussion this Wednesday, March 6th at 6pm in room 3010. We will be discussing any differences between volunteering and Seva and if they can be thought of as the same, and also what it means to do Seva selflessly. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

#PinkShirtDay with Grade 7 Students at Khalsa School! After a presentation, videos, and some thought exercises, students made pledges to help stop bullying. You can read some of those pledges in the second picture. #antibullyingday #wearpink #mentorship

Save the dates! Check out the initial lineup of SHM events in April. We have partnered with different organizations all across the lower mainland and have inter...active, educational, and heart warming events for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details about each event! See more

What is raag? Should Sikhs only do Kirtan in raag? And also what is the importance of learning Tanti Saaj's (traditional instruments) versus the Vaja (harmonium)? Please join us this Wednesday at 6:30pm in room 3010. We look forward to hearing your thoughts! If you are interested in helping out with events we are planning, we will be having a meeting right after the discussion :)

A wonderful day with a wonderful exec team #readingbreaksocial If you’re interested in finding out what events we are planning, we will be having a meeting on Wednesday evening after the discussion. Stay tuned for more info!

In collaboration with Canadian Blood Services, One Blood for Life Foundation and Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Surrey, family and friends of a young South Asian male are organizing an urgent stem cell donor drive in order to find a match. He is a caring brother and husband who is battling cancer for the second time and needs a match by the end of February for the best chance of survival. At this moment, there are 47 South Asian individuals that are actively searching for a stem ce...ll match. Without a match, their cancer will not be cured. Only 6% of Canada’s OneMatch registry is made of individuals with South Asian descent. Let's make our community stronger. Let's give hope to those amazing fighters and show them that we are here in support. Share this post and help us spread the word! #canadianbloodservices #givelife #getswabbed #stemcell #donordrive #donate #community #strength

As a cow shows love to her strayed calf when she finds it, the bride shows her husband love when he returns home, so does the Lord's humble servant love to sing Their Praises. ||2|| Join us for our annual Spring Kirtan happening this Friday, Feb 8! The theme this year is Preet (Love). Let us all come together to sing the praises of Akal Purkh and immerse ourselves in their love. We will start at 5:30 and Langar will be served afterwards. Room TBA.

We are having our first discussion of the semester this Wednesday at 6pm! We will be discussing what is a universal religion and is Sikhi a universal religion. Come out and share your thoughts!

We want to hear from you - show us your creativity by helping design this year’s merchandise! Contest opens today and will close on February 6th at 11:59pm. We look forward to working with you, check out this link to see the rules and to submit your design: https://goo.gl/forms/3RhqFYgi97a4zJ5O2

We are having our Spring icebreaker this Wednesday at SFU Surrey in room 3010 at 6pm! Come out for a fun evening filled with games, food, and more information on how to get involved with the SSA. We hope to see you there! Also, we’ll be at clubs day at SFU Surrey tomorrow and Wednesday. Come by and ask any questions or just say hi!

That’s right! Sikh Heritage Month BC is now on twitter @ sikhheritageBC Give us a follow to keep up to date on events, news updates, and announcements :) Link to our twitter page: twitter.com/sikhheritagebc

We are excited to announce that Sikh Heritage Month will be happening for a second time in BC! Stay tuned for April 2019 for a month full of informative, memorable and entertaining events. We are also excited to announce the launch of a website where all event information will be shared. www.sikhheritagemonthbc.ca Follow us at Sikh Heritage Month BC and our website for updates :)

In the darkness, we need a lamp To find the incomprehensible thing. ... I have found the incomprehensible thing; My mind is illuminated and enlightened. 2 Thank you to everyone for joining us for the 12 hour Chaupaee Sahib Jaap plus morning and evening programs. With Guru Ji’s Kirpa, throughout the past few months, we surpassed the goal of 9000 Chaupai Sahibs as a collective, which were done in appreciation of Guru Ji’s blessings and for the chardi kala of the Khalsa Panth. And a huge thank you to Guru Sahib for blessing us with the laha of gurbani and sangat. #gurunanakacademy #sfussa #ubcssa

The Chaupai Sahib Jaap is happening in a week! Here are some highlights from last year. We are looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday, Dec. 20th . The Jaap count is still ongoing and a benti to all to continue contributing through the link . ... #ubcssa #sfussa #gurunanakacademy

With Guru Sahibs blessings, UBC and SFU SSAs are organizing a 12 hour Chaupai Sahib Jaap similar to last year. The Jaap program will be taking place on Dec. 20th at Guru Nanak Academy to conclude the ongoing count of Chaupai Sahib Jaaps in appreciation of Guru Sahibs blessings and chardi kala of the Khalsa Panth. Please make sure to also bring your family and friends along The program will go as follows: 3:30am- 3:45am- Benti De Shabad... 3:45 am-4:15am- Parkash/Simran 4:15am- 5 am- Nitnem 5:00 am - 5:00 pm-Chaupai Sahib Jaap 5:00pm- 5:30pm Rehiraas Sahib 5:30pm- 6:00pm Arti Arta 6:00pm-6:30pm Katha 6:30pm-7:00 pm Sehaj Paath Bhog 7:00pm- 8:45pm- Keertan 8:45pm-9:00pm Samaptee The ongoing Chaupai Sahib Jaap count will still continue leading up to the program, a benti to all to continue contributing through this link: https://goo.gl/kz1cm4 #ubcssa #sfussa #gurunanakacademy

Join us for an evening with Balpreet Singh, the legal counsel, and Jaskaran Singh, the executive director of the World Sikh Organization where they will be discussing leadership in Sikhi. Come out on Saturday, November 17th at SFU Surrey, room 5240. The discussion will be beginning at 6:30 pm.

We are pleased to announce that a guest speaker will be leading our discussion on Friday, Nov. 9th at SFU Surrey. Sukhwinder Singh, an SSA alumnus and a sevadaar of Guru Nanak Academy, will be discussing with us what it means to be a Sikh. This topic was based on one of the suggestions we received for discussion topics. The discussion will begin at 6 pm in room 5140. Come out and share your thoughts!

KhalsaAid Metro Vancouver team are holding a Volunteer Information Session where they will talk about being a volunteer with KhalsaAid, have an opportunity to sign up as a volunteer and also buy a T-shirt or two to support KhalsaAid's projects; locally, nationally and globally.

Just last week was Mental Health Awareness Day so we decided to bring in a special speaker, Perminder Kaur from Tranquil Living Counselling to talk about mental health and wellness and discuss what one can do to support someone. Come out this Friday, at SFU Surrey in room 5140 to learn and share your thoughts. The discussion will begin at 6 pm.

They created the world in its various aspects; Their humble servant Mat'huraa delights in their praises. ... The True Name of God, the Creator, dwells in the Consciousness of Guru Raam Daas. ||1|| The SFU fall Kirtan is happening on Friday, October 26th. Come and enjoy an evening celebrating our 4th Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji's gurpurab. We hope to see you there!

We are having our first discussion of the semester on Friday, Oct. 12th at SFU Surrey. The discussion will begin at 6pm in room 5140. The topic for this week is: Who/What is God? We decided to start off this semester’s discussions by one of the questions we received at clubs day. It is a universal topic and it is important to discuss this with a group of individuals with different cultural and religious backgrounds. Come out and share your thoughts!... Following the discussion will be a meeting in which we'll be discussing our future events. Hope to see you there!