Celebrate Sikh Heritage Month this April at PAMA

BRAMPTON, ON (March 26, 2025) - Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) in partnership with the Sikh Heritage Month Foundation, presents a month of reflection and celebration in downtown Brampton. Enjoy free admission throughout April, courtesy of the Sikh Foundation of Canada.

New Exhibition

Challenging the Darkness | Jaswant Singh Khalra 
April 5 – June 29
It has been 30 years since the enforced disappearance of Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra, a Sikh activist who exposed human rights abuses in 1990s Punjab. Through rare documents, testimonies, artwork, and photographs, this exhibition honours his legacy and serves as a beacon of justice, shining through the darkness he once challenged.

Programming

• Opening Event

  April 5, 1 - 4 p.m.
  Join us as we unveil Sikh Heritage Month’s Challenging the Darkness Exhibition.

• Calligraphy Workshop: Part One and Part Two

  April 6 & 19, 1 - 3:30 p.m. 
  Practice the ancient technique of handwriting Gurbani, passed down for centuries since the time of Guru Arjun Dev Ji.

• Seminar: Gurmat Sangeet

  April 12, 2 – 4 p.m.
  This session will explore the origins, history, and evolution of Sikh music from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the present day.

• Youth Seminar

  April 20, 2 – 4 p.m.
  This youth seminar will focus on activism and community leadership, drawing inspiration from Sikh leaders like Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra Ji.

• Closing Event 

  April 26, 5 - 9 p.m.
  Join us for a series of discussion panels and performances to mark the end of Sikh Heritage Month 2025.

Stay up to date on all Sikh Heritage Month events by visiting sikhheritagemonth.ca.

About Sikh Heritage Month Foundation

The Foundation works collaboratively with Sikh Heritage initiatives across Canada. Each Initiative is independently organized by a committed team of community leaders and change-makers. In the coming years, they envision hosting programs and events in more and more cities around the world. Visit sikhheritagemonth.ca to learn more.