Nine strategies to support your Sikh student
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1. Learn the correct pronunciation of your Sikh student’s name.
2. Know the common misconceptions that surround your Sikh student’s identity and traditions.
3. Teach respect by openly voicing zero tolerance for identity- related bullying of Sikh students.
4. Be familiar with the language/terminology associated with your Sikh student’s identity.
5. Know how to tie a Sikh student’s ‘Patka’ (needed in elementary school)
6. Include your Sikh student in sports, choir and theater to showcase his or her talent.
7. Advocate the inclusion of the Kaur Foundation’s Cultural Safari and other materials in your school
8. Encourage peers and teachers to attend teacher training sessions offered by Kaur Foundation.
9. Plan a visit with your students to Gurdwara (Sikh house of worship) close to you.​

WHAT'S NEXT?

Kaur Foundation is producing a documentary about the history of Sikhs in America, that targets high school and college students. This project is a work in progress. Sign-up to be the first to know when this new resource is launched!

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