We work with communities to create opportunities for students, families, and educators to learn about Sikh beliefs and culture and to promote intercultural understanding.Check out some of our past events below.
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We don't have any public events on the calendar right now, but we will let you know when we do!
Professional Development Workshops: We can provide experts able to bring increased knowledge and understanding about Sikhs to your school community. All workshops are tailored to meet the needs of your teachers and staff. Contact us to learn more.
Classroom Guest Speakers: Are you already teaching about Sikhs and want to enrich your curriculum? Kaur Foundation volunteers can come to speak to your class and bring a first-hand perspective. All volunteers are trained to follow current best practices and First Amendment guidelines for talking about religion in public schools. Contact us to learn more.
Professional Development Workshops: We can provide experts able to bring increased knowledge and understanding about Sikhs to your school community. All workshops are tailored to meet the needs of your teachers and staff. Contact us to learn more.
Classroom Guest Speakers: Are you already teaching about Sikhs and want to enrich your curriculum? Kaur Foundation volunteers can come to speak to your class and bring a first-hand perspective. All volunteers are trained to follow current best practices and First Amendment guidelines for talking about religion in public schools. Contact us to learn more.
Kaur Foundation staff and volunteers regularly presents at the National Council for the Social Studies Annual Meeting and the meetings of regional Councils for the Social Studies. At NCSS, KF has hosted opportunities for attendees to participate in Langar, turban tying, and workshops on classroom resources.
NCSS 2020 - Virtual Conference
We presented a virtual poster, "Windows into Religious Diversity: Integrating Study about Religion Through Literature."
NCSS Conference - 2019 at Austin, Texas
NCSS Conference - 2018 at Chicago, Illinois
NCSS President's Reception - 2017 at San Jose Gurdwara
Local KF volunteers regularly visit schools to conduct class sessions with students and to offer professional development workshops for faculty and staff. Contact us to talk about arranging a visit for your school.
HS Classroom Session, Comparative World Religions June 2019
HS Classroom Session, Comparative World Religions - June, Maryland
Yucaipa High School Seminar 2019
Kaur Foundation occasionally organizes public events to foster inclusion and recognition of the Sikh community. These events are opportunities to raise awareness about the importance of cultural and religious literacy education and increase access to KF's educational resources.
New Jersey Community Recognizing Vaisakhi April 2019
Dr. Lamont O. Repollet and Gurbir Singh Grewal with KF’s Kamalpreet Randhawa and NJ Community gathered to celebrate and recognize Vaisakhi at the NJ State Level.
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KF Regional Representative Kamalpreet K. Randhawa impressing upon the importance of cultural diversity education in the K-12 classrooms at a garbing which included the New Jersey Education Commissioner, Attorney General and other governmental officials.
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 Dr. Lamont O. Repollet and Gurbir Singh Grewal with KF’s Kamalpreet Randhawa and NJ Community gathered to celebrate and recognize Vaisakhi at the NJ State Level.
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National Sikh Conference at the Library of Congress, 2009
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Kaur Foundation sponsored a two-day conference at the Library of Congress, June 18-19, 2009. The event included panel discussion, film screenings, and photo exhibits, centered on celebrating the addition of over 80 Sikh works to the library's collection.
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