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…, 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…, 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.
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