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Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh! The Sikh youth of BC humbly invite you to attend: *************** BC SANJHA SMAGAM 2007 ———————– This year, BC Sanjha Smagam will commemorate the Shaheedi (martyrdom) of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji, the fifth enlightener, as well as the Shaheeds (martyrs) of 1984. BC Sanjha Smagam 2007 will be held at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster from May 31 – June 3. Featuring: AKHAND JAAP RAINSABHAEE - All-night Waheguru simran SHAHEEDI JOR MELA - International Gatka Tournament SHABAD CHAUNKI feat. Bh. Niranjan Singh (JawaddiKala) and Jagowala Jatha (UK) ************************** BC SANJHA SMAGAM SCHEDULE —————————————- Thursday, May 31 5:30pm - Rehiras Sahib 6pm - Keertan Program Friday, June 1 4am - Simran, Nitnem & Asa Ki Vaar Friday, June 1 5:30pm - Rehiras Sahib 6pm to 3am ***AKHAND JAAP RAINSABHAEE*** 9 Hours of Continuous "Waheguru" Simran program Saturday, June 2 3am to 5am - Asa Ki Vaar Keertan 9am to 6pm - Jor Mela (Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar) Saturday, June 2 (Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar) 5:30pm - Rehiras Sahib 6:00pm - ***SHABAD CHAUNKI*** Featuring Bhai Niranjan Singh Ji (Jawaddi Kalla) and Jagowala Jatha (England) Sunday - June 3 4am - Simran, Nitnem & Asa Ki Vaar 10am to 6pm - Shaheedi Jor Mela (Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar) Promotional Video: ***************** LOCATION ————————- All programs (except Saturday) at: Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar Wood Street, Queensborough, New Westminster http://www.sukhsagar.ca info@sukhsagar.ca Saturday Evening Program at: Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar 85 Avenue, Surrey, BC ***************** MORE INFORMATION ————————– For more information: Visit http://www.bcsikhyouth.com/ss/ E-mail sanjhasmagam@gmail.com Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh!

Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh! In light of the recent events taking place in India and Punjab, and the serious threats of violence being made against the Sikh community from the leaders of the Dera Sacha (Read: Jhootthaa) Sauda cult, there have been many meetings in the Sikh community to bring forth a resolution to this problem. The Cult leader has been ridiculing the Sikh community and imitating the Vaisakhi Khalsa initiation ceremony, modelling himself as a self-proclaimed Guru of the new age. He has been purposefully attempting to hurt the sentiments of the Sikhs by dressing like Guru Gobind Singh ji, creating "7 Stars" as a replica of the Punj Pyare, and trying to duplicate other Sikh practices in order to gain followers. His cult's followers have become increasingly confrontational, violently attacking and injuring innocent Sikh bystanders at public protests and rallies. In response to this, a gathering of all Sikh groups at Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib yesterday denounced the cult and demanded the Punjab & Haryana governments to shut down the cult and arrest their leader within 3 days. Due to this environment, all BC community organizations and groups of all faiths have been invited to attend a community meeting tomorrow, *FRIDAY, MAY 17* at 7pm at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar on Wood Street in New Westminster, to discuss means of resolution to this conflict and attack against the Sikh community. **Please Note** Due to this situation, the volunteers of Shan-E-Khalsa Gurmat Academy will also be busy in this meeting and the "Sports Day" event on Saturday has been *POSTPONED* until further notice. The volunteers of Shan-E-Khalsa Gurmat Academy would like to humbly apologize to the sangat for any inconvenience and promise to send updates about the event when a new date is scheduled, as soon as (with Guru ji's kirpa) the situation improves. For updates and information please visit: http://www.panthic.org http://www.sikhsangat.org Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh! -- Volunteer (Seva) Team ---------------------------------------------- Sikh Youth & Community of BC www.bcsikhyouth.com sikhyouth@shaw.ca

This Friday, December 22 9am to 5pm Queensborough Community Centre Mark of Excellence Workshop - The Guru: Connecting with the Divine Light Presented by Bhai Harinder Singh from the Sikh Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas Special Event for High-School Seniors and University / College Students Part of the Khalsa Diwan Society 100 Years Celebrations

Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar - Managed with Guru ji's kirpa by the Sikh youth

Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh! The Khalsa Diwan Society Centenary Celebrations - "Celebrating 100 Years of Sikh Achievements" - started on Friday. On Saturday there was a dastaar and khalsa bana competition followed by katha keertan darbar. Each evening at 7:15pm, Bhai Niranjan Singh Ji Jawaddi Kala wale and their jatha is doing keertan seva. SUNDAY - There will be special events as follows on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th. 9am to 1:30pm - Bhog of Akhand Paath Sahib, Keertan Darbar, Speeches by Sikh Scholars on Sikhs in Canada and the history of Khalsa Diwan Society 12pm - 4pm Medical Camp 6pm - 9pm Kavi / Keertan Darbar You can now listen LIVE to these programs at the Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar website - www.sukhsagar.ca Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh!

100 Years of Sikh Achievements - Khalsa Diwan Society Centenary Celebrations Khalsa Diwan Society Celebrating 100 Years Celebrate the achievements and honour the sacrifices of Sikh pioneers who established the Khalsa Diwan Society. Join the Sikh youth and community of BC in this new era of the Khalsa Diwan Society at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster, to honour the pioneers of our community who sacrificed their families, livelihood, and lives for the freedoms and rights we cherish today. 10 Days of Prayer, Meditation, Discussion & Reflection: December 15 - 25th SCHEDULE BELOW — The objectives of the 100 years celebration of the Khalsa Diwan Society by the New Westminster Khalsa Diwan Society is to share with the community and especially the youth the achievements and sacrifices of early Sikh Pioneers and to discuss how they have helped shaped the lives of all Canadians today.Besides a wide range of religious celebrations the society will hold seminars to discuss its achievements and the setbacks endured during the last one hundred years. We will also invite and implement new ideas from the participants in the seminars to strengthen our community and to play a healthy role for a better life in British Columbia, Canada. In addition to this we will also hold competitions to engage our youth in activities such as Gatka, Volleyball and a Dastar Competition. PROGRAM SCHEDULE BELOW (Subject to Change) —– Fri 15th Dec 9.30am Akhand Path Sahib – Arumb Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar 5pm–8.30pm Kirtan Darbar & Opening Ceremony Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Sat 16th Dec 11am–5pm Dastar Competition and Seminars on the Dastar Queensborough Community Center 6.30pm–9pm Kavi Darbar Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Sun 17th Dec 9.30am–1.30pm Akhand Path Sahib – Bhog followed by Kirtan, Speeches by Scholars on Sikhs in Canada & History of Society followed by Speeches by Dignitaries Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar 6.30pm–9pm Dhadi Darbar Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Mon 18th Dec 5pm–9pm Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Tue 19th Dec 6.30pm–9pm Katha Darbar Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Wed 20th Dec 6.30pm–9pm Simran Samagam Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Thur 21st Dec 6.30pm–10pm Bal Kirtan Darbar followed by Movie Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Fri 22nd Dec 9.00am–5.00pm Workshop: The Gurū: Connecting with the Divine Light, by Bhai Harinder Singh, San Antonio, Texas. Queensborough Community Center 5.30pm–7pm Seminars: Shaibzadey & Mata Gujri Ji Queensborough Community Center 6.30pm–9pm Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Sat 23rd Dec 9am Akhand Path Sahib – Arumb Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar 11am–5pm Seminars: Rekindling the Sikh Spirit, Sikh History, Sant Baba Teja Singh Ji, Sikh Philosophy, Baba Bhudda Ji, Drug & Social Challenges, Violence against Woman & Future Directions of the Sikhs Queensborough Community Center 6.30pm–9pm Youth Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Sun 24th Dec 10am–12pm Society Invitations Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar 1pm–6pm Gatka Exhibition Khalsa School Gym, Surrey 6.30pm–9pm Youth Kirtan Darbar and Speeches followed by Fireworks Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar —– Mon 25th Dec 10.30am– 2.00pm Bhog Akhand Path Sahib, followed by Recognition of community pioneers & men and women with outstanding contribution. Followed by Closing Ceremony & Awards for competition winners Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar Visit www.bcsikhyouth.com to learn more about the history of Sikhs in BC, Canada.

Search for Solutions: Continuing the Dialogue on Violence Against Women Indian Mahila Association (IMA) and Langara Womens’ Studies Department Invite you to a Panel Presentation & Discussion Sunday, December 10th, 2006 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Room A130 Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver For further Information and to Confirm Attendance: IMA Line 604-321-7225 Pushpanjli at 604-263-8819 Veena 604-777-2052 ------------------------------------- Vigil to Remember Manjit Panghali & Navreet Waraich Two murdered Surrey women will be remembered at a vigil next week as part of a national day of remembrance. The slayings of Cloverdale’s Manjit Panghali and Newton’s Navreet Waraich in October are the impetus for holding the event in Surrey, organizers say. Manjit Panghali, 30, was four months pregnant. Her body was found Oct. 23 near the road access to DeltaPort. Navreet Waraich, 27, was stabbed to death Oct. 29 after reportedly suffering months of physical abuse. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was created after a man walked into the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal Dec. 6, 1989, and shot 14 women. — In partnership with South Asian Families Association (SAFA), Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW) is organizing a candlelight vigil in memory of two Indo-Canadian women who were recently killed and a third who is fighting for her life in hospital. We are also remembering all other women who have been killed in our communities due to male violence. This year’s vigil will be held Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at City Palace Banquet Hall, 13538 73 Ave, Surrey. For info, call Monica at 604-255-6228, or e-mail monica@wavaw.ca or SAFA at 778-688-3996 or e-mail at info@safa.ca — Source: The Peace Arch News (www.peacearchnews.com) By Kevin Diakiw Black Press Dec 01 2006

Sikh Youth Essay Competition 100th Anniversary of Khalsa Diwan Society **DEADLINE EXTENDED AGAIN TO DECEMBER 15TH** This competition is part of the Centenary Celebration of the Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster and will play a prominent part of the event, taking place December 15 to December 25 2006, in New Westminster, BC, Celebrating 100 years of Sikh Achievements.The competitions details are available through www.sukhsagar.ca/essay and the first prize is $1,500 for the adult level and $800 for the junior level and is open to all Sikhs and non-Sikhs throughout North America. Please note the **DEADLINE EXTENDED AGAIN TO DECEMBER 15TH** as the well written essays will be included within 100 years Celebration Souvenir Publication. Information and details on the Essay Competition is on the sukhsagar.ca website at www.sukhsagar.ca/essay. The Gurdwara Sahib Sevadars are also asking for all youth to tell their friends and colleagues regarding this competition and any youth going to colleges or universities are requested to post the competition posters on approved notice boards within their institutions and can email essay@sukhsagar.ca for posters or pick them up from the Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster, BC.

amu - Pre-Release Fundraiser / Preview Screening Pre-Release Fundraiser / Preview Screening Support the Canadian Release of Internationally Acclaimed Film "Amu" Join the Sikh youth & community of BC to attend two advanced previews for the first time in British Columbia, to support the release costs of this film. The filmmakers anticipate the Canadian release for January 26th, but require the financial support of the Sikh community to reach this goal. — Showing: Sunday, December 10th 2:00pm - Original in English 4:30pm - In Hindi — At the screening: Meet the Director - Special Interactive Q&A Session with Shonali Bose. — Empire Studio 12 Theatres Guildford Town Centre (click here for map) 15051 101st Ave., Surrey Tel. (604) 581-1716 — Tickets: $50 Each (Donation) - 100% of proceeds will go towards the film's Canadian release costs. — Please purchase your tickets in advance at: Khalsa School, 6933 124 Street, Surrey, BC Tel. (604) 591 - 2248 Main Video, 6621 Main Street, Vancouver, BC Tel. (604) 322 - 8763 Main Video, 9259 120th Street (Scott Road), Delta Tel. (604) 588 - 4949 LIMITED SEATING - Tickets may be available at the doors if quantities last; please purchase in advance to avoid disappointment. — If you require tickets to be dropped off for a group, please contact khalsaq@yahoo.com or sikhyouth@shaw.ca Contact: Sundeep Kaur Dhaliwal Tel. (604) 908 - 5575 Email: khalsaq@yahoo.com — About the Film: Amu Her trip back home turned into the journey of a lifetime… Amu is the story of Kaju, a twenty-one-year-old Indian American woman who returns to India to visit her family. The film takes a dark turn as Kaju stumbles against secrets and lies from her past. A horrifying genocide that took place twenty years ago turns out to hold the key to her mysterious origins. How were Kaju's family involved in the killings? What happened and why? Who were the culprits? Who benefited? Will Kaju have the courage to pursue the truth no matter the cost? Will it destroy her relationship with her mother? Will it affect her burgeoning romance? Will it change everything she knows about herself and about India? Amu When the past lives in the present… Learn more at: www.amuthefilm.com www.bcsikhyouth.com/amu

GURU SAHIB blesses Gurdwara Prabhandak Seva to the SIKH YOUTH! September 11, 2006 at 1:35 am Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh! _/\_ Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster, BC will be one of only a few "youth managed" Gurdwaras in the world. NEW WESTMINSTER, BC - With the grace and blessings of Akaal Purakh Waheguru, the seva of coordination and management at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, in Queensborough, New Westminster, BC was granted to the Sikh youth of BC through a victory of the "Youth Slate" led by Bhai Harbhajan Singh Athwal. The campaign of the BC Sikh youth, which had been initiated several months ago, finally came to a positive conclusion late Sunday night. Towards the end of the evening, as the polls closed at 8:00pm, most of the sangat had positive hopes that Guru Sahib would grant this seva to the panthic youth. At approximately 12:15 am early Monday morning, the election results were officially announced in the darbar at the gurdwara sahib by Bhai Mota Singh Jheeta. About 80 gursikhs were in attendance for the late night proclamation. The official margin of victory between each respective candidate of the panthic vs. anti-panthic slate varied from 63 votes to 100 votes. "Sevak Ko Seva Ban Aaee" Guru Maharaj says the real sevadaar, who does seva in the love of Akaal Purakh, feels that the reward of seva is more seva. So it was no surprise that when asked to speak, the sevadaars newly elected for the gurdwara sahib committee only expressed their gratitude and praise for Akaal Purakh, and their desire to serve the Sikh community with upmost honesty, integrity, and loyalty to the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Bhai Bikramjit Singh Sandher, who will serve as Vice President, praised the efforts of the many gursikhs who committed countless hours of hardwork and dedication, working in unity with many youth groups, jathebandis, gurdwara committees, and general sangat from across BC The Gurdwara Sahib elections, which were held all day yesterday (Sept 10), had a relatively peaceful, coordinated, and positive atmosphere. Throughout the day, Sikh sangat voted in voting centres at New Westminster, Abbotsford, and Surrey, which had the largest turnout and number of registered voters. After the ardaas and speeches were conducted into midnight Monday, many of the attending youth showed faces of relief, and chardee kalaa, and expressed their hopes that with the appointment of a "Youth Slate," this gurdwara sahib will be a gathering place for all of the BC Sikh youth and provide resources for the Sikh youth to learn, engage, inspire, and be spiritually enlightened. Also, with the grace of Guru Maharaj, this gurdwara sahib will now serve as a resouce to reach out to many of those youth who have gone on a wrong path, choosing drugs, alcohol, gangs, and violence over a righteous lifestyle. "Seva Karath Hoae Nehkaamee || This Ko Hoth Praapath Suaamee ||" Guru Maharaj says the sevadaar who does seva with no ulterior motive will be united with Akaal Purakh Waheguru. Some of the speakers, in addition to congratulating the sangat for the victory of the panthic group, made a very important request to all of the sangat and committee members, that since the election was run under the banner of "BC Sikh Youth" and was promoted with the slogan "Vote for Change, Vote for Sikh Youth," that this is shall now be a very big responsibility on the shoulders of the youth, and the parents, community leaders, and Gursikhs in the BC Sikh community should give full support and encouragement to the youth, so that they can avoid mistakes of past generations, and introduce new initiatives and programs for the chardee kalaa of the Sikh community and for the wellbeing of all humanity. "Deg Teg Fatheh! Panth kee Jeeth! Raaj Karega Khalsa! Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akaal!" An official press release from the "youth slate" committee is expected before Tuesday.

BALA PREETAM DAY - JULY 26 - 350th PRAKASH DIVAS Join the 350th Prakash Divas Celebrations in honour of Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji, Bala Preetam, the "Beloved Child" Guru. Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji Maharaj's Prakash Divas is on July 23rd. All of the Sikh youth, parents and community are invited to celebrate "BALA PREETAM DAY" on July 26th beginning at 7:00am at Guru Nanak Academy, 12484 82nd Avenue, Surrey. All day events will include gurmat and history classes, games, recreation, langar, snacks, prizes, organized and an evening keertan darbar with Bibi Snatam Kaur Khalsa.

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