The Mosaic of Light: Chardi Kala & Everyday Courage – Uplifting Sikhi in K-12 Curricula is the Sikh Coalition’s first-ever educator’s conference dedicated to exploring religiosity, cultural adaptation, and inclusive education in modern classrooms. Our mission is to equip educators with practical tools to integrate pluralism, adapt curricula for diverse learners (across general and special education), and create safe, supportive spaces for students navigating complex identities.
Details
The Mosaic of Light: Chardi Kala & Everyday Courage – Uplifting Sikhi in K-12 Curricula
October 10, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Click here to register for free!
The program is designed to help participants:
- Build a grounded understanding of religiosity and Sikh identity in contemporary America.
- Explore accessible, standards-aligned approaches to including Sikhi in PreK–12 learning environments.
- Develop practical responses to bias, bullying, xenophobia, and microaggressions affecting Sikh students and families.
- Reflect on how culture, faith, community, disability, and personal identity can serve as strengths in educational spaces.
- Leave with adaptable resources, discussion tools, and opportunities for continued learning.
This conference is targeted towards teachers, but community members interested in how to ensure accurate inclusion of Sikhi in public school classrooms can also join!
Meet the Speakers
Religiosity in the Present Day
Keynote Speaker: Introduction to Religiosity in the Present Day – Dr. Tim Hall
Exploring Sikhi Frameworks and Religion Today – Dr. Simran Jeet Singh
Instruction, Adaptation, and Safety
Instruction & Adaptation Across preK-12: Common Core compliance and special education considerations – Melody Mann
Safe Spaces: Creating Inclusive Atmospheres in Education – Dr. Harpreet Kaur Dhir
Identity as an Agent of Change
Faith Forward: Understanding the Power of Culture, Community, and Identity – Dr. Kavita Kaur Atwal, Dr. Harshdeep Singh Nanda, Dr. Sonny Singh Partola, and Ruth M. Youn