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Sikhs in America


Sikhs - Facts and Figures

  • Sikhism is the 5th largest religion in the world.
  • The Sikh faith originated in 1469, over 500 years ago.
  • There are 30 million Sikhs worldwide.
  • Approximately 750,000 Sikhs live in the USA.
  • Sikhs have lived in America since the late 1800’s.
  • Sikhs have made contributions in the fields of technology, commerce, health, science, agriculture, and the arts.
  • 99% of the people who wear turbans in the USA are Sikh.
  • Research suggests 70% of Americans are not familiar with the Sikh identity.
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Experiences of Sikh Americans include
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  • Bullying and harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Hate motivated violence
  • Vandalism
  • Profiling at airports

​This is why the Kaur Foundation begins in the classroom --
We believe in the the power of education to impact social change.

Resources for Sikh Awareness Month

The California State Assembly passed a resolution declaring November Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Quoting the California department of Education, "This resolution will recognize the “significant contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to the state and afford all Californians the opportunity to understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans.” Sikhs first entered California in 1899 through Angel Island and the first Sikh temple in the United States — Sikh Temple Stockton — was founded in 1912 in Stockton, California.

Letter from the California Department of Education: "I am writing to inform you that November is California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 122 recognizes the important contributions made by Sikh Americans to the history of California. I encourage local educational agencies to observe California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month by conducting appropriate exercises to promote awareness of the contributions of Sikh Americans."

Download the full letter: november_is_sikh_american_awareness_month_-_letters__ca_dept_of_education_.pdf


November is
California's Sikh Awareness Month

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  • About Us
    • Vision & Mission
    • KF Approach
    • Our Team
    • Our Story
    • Our Work
    • What is Kaur?
    • Why Diversity Education?
  • Be Involved
    • Share Your Story
    • Donate
    • Be Social
    • Internships
  • Events
    • NCSS & KF Excellence in DEI Awards
  • Sikhs in America
    • FAQs
    • Celebrating Sikh Holidays
    • Vaisakhi
  • Educator Resources
    • KF Library
    • Sikh Heritage Toolkit
    • Youth Voices
    • Know your Sikh Student
    • Cultural Safari
    • Guest Speakers
    • Educator Training
  • Contact