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Education Program
Our Education Program seeks to create an environment through education where Sikhs may freely practice their faith and where people appreciate the presence of Sikhs in the community. We proactively fight bias and discrimination by spreading awareness about Sikhs. This program is responsible for creating and distributing presentations, videos, and print materials on Sikhs. It is also responsible for nationwide educational projects and coordinating numerous educational presentations in government agencies and schools.
Program in Action
2007 Diversity Essay Competition Winners Announced 
(Seattle, Washington) August 19, 2008 - Nearly 500 submissions were submitted from all over the world in the Third Annual Sikh Coalition Diversity Essay Competition. This year's theme:The Role of Freedom of Religion in the context of Contemporary Society
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Sikh Coalition’s Library Project
The goal of the Library Project is to place a package of 10 books and 2 DVDs on Sikhs and Sikh issues in every library in North America. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to combat bias with education.
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Sikh Coalition Announces the Release of "The Sikhs" Brochure in French and Portuguese
Brochure Now Available in 5 Languages - Over 10,000 Distributed Worldwide
The Sikh Coalition is pleased to announce the release of the fourth and fifth versions of "The Sikhs" brochure in French and Portuguese. This professionally designed resource is now available in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Turkish.
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New Jersey Sikhs Meet Department of Education to Discuss Bias Concerns
New Jersey Sikhs met with Department of Education Acting Commissioner Lucille Davey to discuss ensuring Sikh school children are free from bias and harassment. Assembly Member Upendra Chivukula initiated and organized the meeting held in Trenton on April 18, 2006.
Sikh students, community leaders, and school guidance counselors attended the meeting with Commissioner Davey. Utilizing powerpoint presentations and first hand accounts, the delegation emphasized the need for basic education in New Jersey schools on Sikhs and Sikh practices.
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How you can Help
Whether at our kids’ schools, colleges or at our place of work, we can all contribute to raise awareness about Sikhs and quell misinformation promoted by popular media. The Sikh Coalition encourages Sikhs across the country to make presentations, lead informal discussions or share information about Sikh identity and beliefs, hate crimes and bias since 9/11 and other challenges to Sikhs Americas. Proactive measures can help prevent acts of hate and ignorance. Many resources are available for those interested in making presentations.
For more information or if you would like to set up an event or presentation, please feel free to contact us at education@sikhcoalition.org |
