June
2013
Sikh Students Camp and SYF launch

Following the success of Sikh Students Camp, the Ontario SSAs (Western, York, UTM, Guelph, McMaster, Waterloo), and Vidhia Academy were merged under the banner of the Sikh Youth Federation.

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July
2013
Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji Tour

Bhai Jagraj SIngh, the founder of Basics of Sikhi and Everythings 13, was invited by the Sikh Youth Federation for his first Ontario parchar tour. This tour included Katha, Q and As, street parchar, and more.

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September
2013
Mata Khivi Ji Month

September is the birth month of Mata Khivi Ji, one of Sikhi's most special and revered mothers. She is celebrated for embodying the spirit of service and compassion which is central to Sikhi, through her life of devotion and seva. In the month of September, Sikh students from universities across the nation celebrated her contributions by holding langars at various campuses across Canada.

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September
2013
“Panth Time” on Sikh Channel

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November
2013
A Candle in the Dark

The ‘Candle in the Dark’ exhibition was custom designed to explore the narrative of Sikh history and ideology, viewed through the lens of the political and spiritual teachings of the Guru. SYF brought this exhibit outside of the UK for the first time.

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January
2014
KIRTAN IN MEMORY OF JATHEDAR SHAHEED BHAI GURDEV SINGH JI KAUNKE

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March
2014
Sikhi Awareness month

The Sikh Youth Federation hosted events in over a dozen universities and high schools across Ontario and Quebec to celebrate Sikhi. Events included seminars, group discussions, Gatka demonstrations, dastar tying, and langar days.

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February
2014
Inter SSA Dodgeball Tournament

The Sikh Youth Federation held its first annual Inter SSA Dodgeball Championship. With over 150 registrants and more than 7 competing SSA's, the event was a space for networking and friendly competition. Congratulations to York SSA for the win!

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February
2014
START OF MONTHLY TGIF KIRTANS

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May
2014
Join the federation

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May
2014
Sikh2Inspire Tour

Sikh 2 Inspire's first Canada tour with Bhai Sukhraj Singh Ji, Bhai Tarjinder Singh Ji, and Bhai Inderjit Singh Ji. The tour included a family camp, daily English katha, workshops with SSAs, and an Amrit Sanchar

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May
2014
Turban Up!

The first annual Turban Up took place at Yonge & Dundas Square. Canada's premiere Sikhi Awareness Day aimed to bring the country’s multicultural values to life, take the mystery out of the turban in a fun and colourful way, and foster bonds between people of all backgrounds.

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June
2014
SYF CAMP

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July
2014
I am Kaur Picnic and Kirtan

I am Kaur organized their first event at Port Credit Memorial Park.

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August
2014
I am Kaur Camp

I am Kaur hosted its first camp for Sikh women. The camp’s goal was to inspire Kaurs to create positive changes in their lives and the lives of those around them through the teachings of Sikhi.

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September
2014
Mata Khivi Ji Month

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September
2014
Langar and Dastar Day on Parliament Hill

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October
2014
START OF MONTHLY DROP IN BASKETBALL

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November
2014
#30Yearsof84

A social media campaign launched by the Sikh Youth Federation to shed light on the atrocities of November 1984. Sikhs from across North America, Europe, and Punjab helped the campaign trend on Twitter.

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December
2014
4 Days 4 Sikhi Camp

SYF Sevadars had the opportunity to volunteer at an annual winter camp hosted by Sikh Youth Montreal

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February
2015
Inter SSA Dodgeball Tournament

Congratulations to Ryerson SSA for the win!

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March
2015
SIKHIA CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

SYF hosted the Sikhia Conference at a local Brampton high school. The event has since grown into an annual 4 day career development retreat hosted in downtown Toronto.

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May
2015
Turban Up!

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May
2015
Turban Up Sevadaar Appreciation BBQ

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June
2015
SYF Camp

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August
2015
I am Kaur Camp

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October
2015
Giani Bhagwan Singh Ji’s Katha Tour

The Sikh Youth Federation had the privilege of organizing a katha tour with Giani Bhagwan Singh Ji. The tour included Santhia of Dasam Guru Granth Sahib Ji for the youth.

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December
2015
Giani Sher Singh Ji Tour

The Sikh Youth Federation hosted Giani Sher Singh Ji for the month of December 2015. Giani Ji’s katha on the Chamkaur Sahib Jang was recorded during this tour and remains one of the most memorable months in the organization’s history.

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December
2015
Family Camp

An annual two-day initiative hosted in Gurdwara Sahibs across the Greater Toronto Area. Open to all age groups, Family Camp provided a unique opportunity for parents and grandparents to engage in workshops and Sikhi related activities alongside their children.

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December
2015
Downtown Seva Initiative

In commemoration of the Chhote Sahibzaade and Mata Gujri Ji, hundreds of high school students hit the streets to provide warmth to the less fortunate.

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February
2016
Inter SSA Dodgeball Tournament

Congratulations to Waterloo-Laurier and David Suzuki SSA for the win!

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May
2016
Turban Up!

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August
2016
Inter High School SSA Soccer Tournament

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August
2016
SYF Camp

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December
2016
Downtown Seva Initiative

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February
2017
Inter SSA Dodgeball Tournament

Congratulations to Sheridan SSA for the win!

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May
2017
Sikhia Career Development Retreat

After the success of the Sikhia Conference in 2015, the event expanded into a four day career development retreat in 2017.

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June
2017
Turban Up

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June
2017
Youth Akhand Path Sahib

Sikh youth from across North America honoured and remembered the Shaheeds of June 1984 through the most powerful medium of expression, up-liftance, and resurrection our Panth has been given: the Guru's Shabad.

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July
2017
Experience Sikhi Smagam

The first Experience Sikhi Smagam brings renowned ragi jathey and kathavachiks together from around the globe for four days of bliss.

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August
2017
Kirtan Darbar Celebrating Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji’s life

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August
2017
Experience Sikhi Camp

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September
2017
GNA and Basics of Sikhi Parchar Tour

SYF hosted a Gurmat Parchar Tour with Bhai Gurkeerat Singh (GNA) and Bhai Harman Singh.

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December
2017
Downtown Seva Initiative

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April
2018
Sikh “Extremism” Panel

After a barrage of negative and biased media coverage in Canada, this panel helped formulate the Sikh response and discussed the issues that arise when we challenge the media narrative.

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April
2018
VAISAKHI YOUTH AKHAND PATH SAHIB AT PARLIAMENT HILL

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May
2018
Sikhia Career Development Retreat

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June
2018
Turban Up

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June
2018
Youth Akhand Path Sahib

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June
2018
ES Shop Launch

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July
2018
SYF X GNA PARKASH DIVAS SMAGAM (GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI)

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August
2018
Experience Sikhi Smagam

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August
2018
Experience Sikhi Camp

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October
2018
Bhagat Puran Singh Ji Weekend

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October
2018
High School SSA Dasam Darbar

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December
2018
Downtown Seva Initiative

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After 7 years of seva under SIkh youth federation
We transitioned to Experience Sikhi

March
2019
Sikhia Talk

The first Sikhia Talk given by Paneet Singh explored the story of Canada's early Sikh revolutionaries. Sikhia Talks is a platform for Sikh entrepreneurs, artists, academics, and professionals to share their passion, stories, and experiences with the community.

March
2019
Family Camp

April
2019
Podcast Season 1: Mental Health

The Experience Sikhi Podcast presents real and inspiring stories from Sikhs who have navigated their way through struggles and have paved pathways for generations to come.

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May
2019
Barsi Smagam with GNA

The first Ontario Smagam in memory of three inspiring Gursikhs: Bhai Parminder Singh (founder of the Gurmat Studies Foundation and Guru Nanak Academy), Bhai Charnjit SIngh (international teacher of the Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara), and Bibi Rena Kaur (the inspiration behind the creation of Kaurs United International)

May
2019
Sikhia LSAT Workshop

Mock LSAT exam conducted under test conditions for prospective law school applicants.

May
2019
Bhagat Puran Singh Ji Weekend

A weekend of tree planting and garbage clean ups in Brampton in memory of Bhagat Puran Singh Ji. This was done in partnership with One Million Trees Mississauga and counted toward @ecosikh's goal of planting one million trees for Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 550th Gurpurab.

June
2019
Turban Up

July
2019
Vidhia Retreat

A week long retreat that sought to instil participants with the confidence to speak about Sikhi in diverse settings, such as interfaith conferences, on university of college campuses, local camps, workplaces, and our Gurdwarey.

August
2019
Experience Sikhi Smagam

August
2019
Experience Sikhi Camp

October
2019
Sikhia Career Development Retreat

December
2019
Family Camp

December
2019
Downtown Seva Initiative

February
2020
Sikhia Alumni Reunion

March
2020
Podcast Season 2: Built to Thrive

Season 2 sheds light on the challenges youth from minority groups face in their career paths. It presents real and inspiring stories from Sikhs who have navigated their way through struggles and have paved pathways for generations to come.

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December
2020
Ankhila Punjab Calendar 2021

Experience Sikhi’s first calendar was made in tribute to the 600+ lives lost during the Kisan Morcha

February
2021
Weekly Chaupai Sahib Jaap

For the Chardi Kala of the #FarmersProtest, Experience Sikhi hosted an online Chaupai Sahib Jaap

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May
2021
ES x USM Camp

Experience Sikhi joined the United Sikh Movement (a Sikh youth organization based in California) for an online camp in which the importance of sangat in Sikhi was explored through workshops, discussions, and activities.

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December
2021
Ankhila Punjab Calendar 2022

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July
2022
Experience Sikhi Smagam

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July
2022
Experience Sikhi Scholarships Launch

The Kavi Bhai Santokh Singh Ji Scholarship and the Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Scholarship are launched. The scholarships are awarded to the best poem about an episode of Sikh history and the most comprehensive arths of an assigned Shabad.

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October
2022
Sikhia Career Development Retreat

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November
2022
SSA Talks

Experience Sikhi ended off 2022 with Sikhi workshops at Castlebrooke, Humberview, Harold Brathwaite, Brock University, and McMaster University.

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December
2022
Downtown Seva Initiative

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January
2023
Giani Sher Singh Ji Tour

Experience Sikhi launched its 10th year with a katha tour by Giani Sher Singh Ji.

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February
2023
Sikhia Alumni reunion

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March
2023
Family Camp

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May
2023
Experience Sikhi Camp

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August
2023
Experience Sikhi Smagam

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December
2023
Downtown Seva Initiative

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