Event Hosted by Broken Table Talks

In celebration of Sikh Heritage Month 2025, we are excited to collaborate with PAMA and Sikh Heritage Month to host a facilitated Challenging the Darkness: Memory Journal Workshop.

We invite participants to explore this year’s theme of Challenging the Darkness by creating their own Memory Journal; a space for reflection, resilience, and remembrance. In this workshop, we’ll put a creative twist on the concept of a scrapbook journal. Using layers of paper, images, and words, we will transform everyday materials into meaningful keepsakes. These journals will reflect both the struggles and the strength found in our stories, while honouring the legacy of those who stood against injustice.

All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 16 and up. Free event. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Please only register if you know you can attend.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/challenging-the-darkness-memory-journal-workshop-tickets-1304394562249?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAY2xjawJooNJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp68hSXg0OToahc21VpnayMU2e2d3oE_J0VjhwAm6vCMPwoJT2cyPqtkXCwRF_aem_BdIre1Y44MrTMBWqyW7iRw

Date: Sunday, April 20th, 2024

Location: PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Please click at following link to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1307550301149?aff=oddtdtcreator

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕਾਖਾਲਸਾਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕੀਫਤਹਿ

On the Occasion on Khalsa Saajna Divas (Vaisakhi- 2025) and Sikh Heritage Month

Please join the Seminar on Gurbani Sangeet, a journey through the history and heritage of Gurbani Sangeet. Please bring a head covering if you can.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Gurbani Kirtan as per Puratan Maryada

•⁠ ⁠⁠Discussing origins, history and progression of Sikh music from Guru Nanak Dev Ji till today

•⁠ ⁠⁠Exploring the key constituents of Gurmat Sangeet tradition within Sikh Panth

Date : Saturday 12 April

Time : 1:45 PM till 4:00 PM

Address : PAMA, 9 Wellington St. E., Brampton

Please reach by sharp 1:45 pm on Saturday 12th April so we can start on time

Following the overwhelming success of our sold-out 10th Anniversary Gala, we are thrilled to bring another unforgettable event. Toshakhana: Twin Cities of The Sikhs – Lahore to Amritsar celebrates the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties between these two legendary cities.

This year’s gala will feature:

• Exclusive Exhibits – Rare artifacts and historical collections
• Performances
• An Exclusive Art Auction – Featuring over a dozen rare artifacts and collectibles from 1860-1930
• A Curated Dining Experience
• Networking with Community

Featuring Special Keynote Speaker:

Senator Baltej Singh Dhillon
With a distinguished 30-year career in law enforcement and a lifelong commitment to community service, his story is one of resilience, leadership, and dedication to justice and today our proud Senator.

Ticket Information:

• Tickets Available Now: eventbrite
• Table Purchase: please email info@shmc.ca

Join us for our annual Sikh Heritage Month 2025 Opening Night Kirtan Darbar by The Sikh Initiative

This two-part workshop will focus on the ancient practice of handwritten Gurbani, a tradition preserved for centuries until the past 50 years. This art form, used by Guru Arjan Dev Ji to write the Aad Guru Granth Sahib, will be explored through hands-on sessions. Participants will learn the basics and practice the technique over two workshops.

Please click at following link to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1302374510219?aff=oddtdtcreator

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਅਖਰ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਲੇਖੁ ||

Write in your mind the Word of the Lord, Har, Har ||

ਤੇ ਹਸਤ ਪੁਨੀਤ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਹਹਿ ਮੇਰੀ ਜਿੰਦੁੜੀਏ ਜੋ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਲੇਖਹਿ ਰਾਮ ॥

Sacred and sanctified are those hands, O my soul, which write the Praises of the Lord, Har, Har.

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕਾਖਾਲਸਾਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕੀਫਤਹਿ

ਆਓ ਪੁਰਾਤਨ ਵਿਰਸਾ ਸੰਭਾਲੀਏ, ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ ਲਿਖਣਾ ਸਿੱਖੀਏ

ਖਾਲਸਾ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਦੇ ਸੰਬੰਧ ਵਿਚ

On the Occasion on Khalsa Saajna Dihara (Vaisakhi- 2025)

Sikh Initiative presents

ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ ਅੱਖਰਕਾਰੀ ਕਾਰਜਸ਼ਾਲਾ - ੨੦੨੫

Gurmukhi Writing Workshop - 2025

ਮਿਤੀ - 6 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ ਐਤਵਾਰ

ਸਮਾਂ - 1:00 PM ਤੋਂ 3:00 PM

ਸਥਾਨ - PAMA - 9 Wellington St. E., Brampton

&

ਮਿਤੀ - 19 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ

ਸਮਾਂ - 1:00 PM ਤੋਂ 3:00 PM

ਸਥਾਨ - PAMA - 9 Wellington St. E., Brampton

Please reach by sharp 12:45 pm to start on time

ਪੁਰਾਤਨ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ ਅੱਖਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਖਣਾ ਅਤੇ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਕਰਨਾ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ, ਆਇ ਦੀਦਾਰੇ ਬਖਸ਼ੋ

Learn the lost tradition of Gurmukhi writing, its history and importance.

Join us as we unveil Sikh Heritage Month’s Challenging the Darkness Exhibition.

Join us Saturday April 27th for our annual Closing Night at PAMA! The evening will include:

Special talks with the artists and contributors to 1984: Path of the Warrior Saints

• Jasmeen Kaur - 5:30pm

• Avleen Kaur - 6:10pm

• Mo Dhaliwal (Poetic Justice Foundation) - 6:50pm

• Harinder Singh (SIKHRI) - 7:30pm

Special hand signed prints by Inkquisitive will be available to purchase tomorrow! This is your chance to secure one of his beautiful pieces!

Closing Night will also feature

• A beautiful concert featuring Brampton's local artists Anoop Kaur, Karishma Kaur, Ramandeep Kaur (thekokomusic) and Inderpreet Singh and his team

• A special DIY activity for the children

• A Sikh Vendor Marketplace including a special mini art set up by Rajvir Kaur

• Food

• Coffee and Cha by Socaff Coffee Cart

• And your last chance to see the exhibit 1984: Path of the Warrior Saints and get limited edition merch.

This event is free however registration is required to help manage capacity.

Please note that the talk and concert order and/or times are subject to change.

Please note, the talks and the concert are on a first come first serve basis. Entrance will be based on capacity.

Event is free but please register to help manage capacity: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sikh-heritage-month-closing-night-tickets-886934052627?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is proudly supported by the City of Brampton’s Experience Brampton Festival Program

We are pleased to share that we have a special event this Thursday April 25th!

Back by popular demand is Inkquisitive! We have a special presentation from Amandeep Singh on his career establishing himself as a world renowned Sikh artist. From his earlier academic works to many of his current influential pieces.

The evening will also include the unveiling of his newest piece exclusively for Sikh Heritage Month. Select prints will be available to purchase and hand signed by Inkquisitive.
Date: Thursday April 25th, 2024 | Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Please note the talk is on a first come first serve basis, based on capacity.

This event is free but registration is required:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-inkquisitive-tickets-885918454947?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is proudly supported by the City of Brampton’s Experience Brampton Festival Program

World Sikh Organization of Canada and the Sikh National Archives are proud to present The Kaurs of the Resistance: Sikh Women who Survived & Challenged India's Oppression. Come learn about first-hand experiences of Sikh women who lived through the Sikh Genocide. May their stories of resilience, courage, and unwavering dedication to the Panth continue to inspire future generations to come.

Sunday April 21, 2024

Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is free but requires registration: https://blog.sikhnationalarchives.com/the-kaurs-of-the-resistance-sikh-women-who-survived-challenged-indias-oppression/

An insight into how our Sikh Men, Women and Children used the concepts of Gurbani to yield the power from within to overcome the injustices of their time. How we can use these same principles to strengthen our minds to deal with the common problems we face in our current time.

A practical 2 hour journey on the power of simran. 

Activities designed for our youth presented by our youth. 

Tools for entire family to journey on this path together.

Date: Sunday April 21, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is free but registration is required:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/855011009947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the Sikh Initiative for an insightful and informative panel discussion on 1984. We will be discussing how the Khalsa Panth has kept the spirits high even in times of adversity, how the Panth stayed in Chardikala after Chotta and Vada Gullughara as well as the state of the Panth since the events of 1984 and the path of its evolution since then.

Date: Saturday April 20, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is free but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/855008442267?aff=oddtdtcreator

Calling all creatives! Join Manpreet Brar for a fun and interactive Family Sikh Arts & Crafts session!

Date: Saturday April 20, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is free but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/855009796317?aff=oddtdtcreator

Broken Table Talks, Sikh Heritage Month and Brampton Arts Organization will be hosting a guided workshop aimed at emphasizing the importance of creativity, self expression and community support in navigating mental health challenges and promoting well-being.

We invite participants to engage in meaningful and reflective activities that can facilitate deeper understanding, connection and empowerment in relation to their mental health journeys.

This event will include a guided reflection and opportunity to create a personal keepsake from the conversation.

This event is for ages 18 and up.

Free event. Space is limited, pre-registration required.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-mental-health-its-challenges-through-creative-expression-tickets-873046424357?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join author Gurmeet Kaur as for a book reading and discussion on 2 of her popular books:

Fascinating Folktales of Punjab (children ages 5-12, parents welcome to join) | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Valiant Jaswant Singh Khalra (ages 12+) | 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Date: Saturday April 13, 2024

Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Both books will be available for sale as well!

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/855007950797?aff=oddtdtcreator

Calling all young readers! Join author and Brampton native, Sandy Kaur Gill, for a reading of her children’s book Seeking Shanti. The book reading will be followed by a small child friendly craft activity.

Date: Saturday April 13, 2024

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is free but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/855005001977?aff=oddtdtcreator

Celebrate Sikh Heritage Month, in partnership with Brampton On Stage, for an evening reflecting on the spirit of social justice and remembrance. The evening will include performances and special guests curated and hosted by Brampton's very own internationally acclaimed poet and artist, Rupi Kaur.

Date: Friday April 12th, 2024

Time: 8:00pm show start time

Location: The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane

Purchase Tickets here: https://tickets.brampton.ca/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=7D303786-996B-4849-949C-31EE7E6C8102&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=50A909C2-009B-41AC-AF0D-952B55D91C01 (Search Rupi Kaur under events)

Broken Table Talks and Sikh Heritage Month will be hosting a guided workshop aimed at emphasizing the importance of creativity, self expression and community support in navigating mental health challenges and promoting well-being.  

We invite participants to engage in meaningful and reflective activities that can facilitate deeper understanding, connection and empowerment in relation to their mental health journeys. 

This event will include a guided reflection and opportunity to create a personal keepsake from the conversation. Please note this event is 18+

Please reserve your free spot using the link provided:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-mental-health-its-challenges-through-creative-expression-tickets-856420325247

Date: Sunday April 7, 2024

Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery Museum+Archives (PAMA) 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

Broken Table Talks is a platform created by Gurpinder Gill to create spaces to talk openly about topics that affect the community such as mental health, mental illness and addiction. Through various activities and guided workshops, Broken Table Talks aims to bring people in the community together and create healthy conversation about much needed topics.

Join The Sikh Initiative for a youth focused discussion on 1984. Calling all young sangat and youth to join the conversation around why 1984 is important to remember and talk about, as well as what is means to them.

Date: Sunday April 7th, 2024

Time: 2:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is free but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/854998502537?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the SHM 2024 Opening Night Kirtan Darbar by The Sikh Initiative

Date: Saturday April 6, 2024

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Gurudwara Sikh Sangat, 32 Regan Road, Brampton

Renowned poet and best-selling author Rupi Kaur speaks about her curation of the exhibit "1984 Path of the Warrior Saints". This exhibition is a key component of this year's Sikh Heritage Month as it honours and commemorates the attack on the heart of the Sikhs, the Harimandir Sahib Complex, and the genocide that followed.

Rupi Kaur will speak on the work presented from diverse artists curated to express the community’s interpretations of Sikh history, politics, spirituality and future.

Date: Saturday April 6, 2024

Time: 3:30pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1984-path-of-the-warrior-saints-a-conversation-with-rupi-kaur-tickets-860286278417

The exhibition is open to the general public from 11am to 4pm on the launch day, April 6th. The Conversation with Rupi Kaur event is by registration only.

This event is also proudly supported by the City of Brampton’s Experience Brampton Festival Program

Due to popular demand, a 2nd talk with Harinder Singh has been scheduled. Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow, Research and Policy, at the Sikh Research Institute, engages Sukhman Singh, Co-Founder and Director of Ensaaf, in a discussion on the occurrence, breadth and aftermath of the Sikh Genocide.

The discussion aims to shed light on the systematic campaign of violence perpetrated by the Indian State against the Sikh community, which led to thousands of disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Ensaaf, a human rights organization, has documented nearly 20,000 such cases, highlighting the extensive nature of the atrocities committed.

Harinder Singh, with his insights into the Sikh spiritual and socio-political realm, will offer an in-depth analysis of the events and their lasting impact on the Sikh community and its diaspora. Sukhman Singh, representing Ensaaf, will share the organization’s extensive research and findings on the human rights violations and the struggle for justice for the victims and their families.

The event is designed to foster a comprehensive understanding of this dark chapter in Sikh history, promoting awareness, remembrance, and the pursuit of justice. It will serve as a crucial platform for dialogue, reflection, and education, ensuring that the narratives of those affected are heard and acknowledged, and the lessons learned from this period continue to inform the global discourse on human rights.

The event is free but requires registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984-path-of-the-warrior-saints-exploring-the-sikh-genocide-tickets-877064091307?aff=oddtdtcreator

The exhibition is open to the general public from 11am to 4pm on the launch day, April 6th. The Reflections with Harinder Singh event is by registration only.

Join renowned Canadian Art Therapist,  Rapinder Kaur as she takes you on a creative journey. By making art with archival images, participants will be guided to explore pathways towards individual and collective freedom, while holding space for the pain of the 1984 Sikh Genocide. 

All art supplies will be provided but if you would like to bring copies of historical documents, books or photographs to create art with please feel free to bring. We will have a photocopier on site to make copies of archival materials.

Workshop suitable for 15+. 

Hosted by the Sikh National Archives of Canada in partnership with Sikh Heritage Month Foundation and support from Art as Therapy.

Date: Saturday April 6, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is free but requires registration: https://blog.sikhnationalarchives.com/rising-through-art-a-trauma-informed-liberation-arts-workshop/

Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow, Research and Policy, at the Sikh Research Institute, contributes as an expert on the socio-politics of Sikhi and a witness to the violence experienced by Sikhs in 1984. Harinder Singh will share insights and experiences that move through and beyond the exhibition, helping to convey the community's perspectives on Sikh history, politics, spirituality, and aspirations for the future.

Date: Saturday April 6, 2024

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

Register here for this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984-path-of-the-warrior-saints-reflections-with-harinder-singh-tickets-872278176507?aff=oddtdtcreator

The exhibition is open to the general public from 11am to 4pm on the launch day, April 6th. The Conversation with Harinder Singh event is by registration only.

This event is also proudly supported by the City of Brampton’s Experience Brampton Festival Program

Join us as we kick off Sikh Heritage Month 2024 with the launch of our exhibition 1984: Path of the Warrior Saints, guest curated by Rupi Kaur.

This exhibition is a key component of this year's Sikh Heritage Month as it honours and commemorates the attack on the heart of the Sikhs, the Harimandir Sahib Complex, and the genocide that followed. The exhibition puts 1984 in the context of the Sikh people’s long history of radical activism and serves as an inspiration for the ongoing revolution aimed at forging a human world of true equality and justice.

Date: Saturday April 6th, 2024

Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton

This event is proudly supported by the City of Brampton’s Experience Brampton Festival Program

Join us for an inspirational event celebrating the success of Knots of Identity and Knots of Confidence with the trailblazing female founder of The Patka Box, Rosey Kaur! The evening includes Author signing, colouring stations and more!

Date: Friday April 5, 2024

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Location: Chapters Brampton, 52 Quarry Edge Dr, Brampton

In this presentation we will be exploring the basic layout and structure of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. We will look at the languages used, those who revealed Bani, the major themes and musical organization of Guru Sahib. Join us as we demystify Guru Granth Sahib Ji, creating space for a more meaningful and loving relationship with the Guru. 

Location: Online

Date/Time: April 29, 2023 | 3:00pm to 5:00pm EST

This event is online however registration is required. Register following the link: https://blog.sikhnationalarchives.com/connecting-to-art-and-language-through-sikh-canadian-stories/

An experience of weaving dreams through the alchemy of language. Inspired by the language-learning and illustrated book Panjabi Garden, Keerat Kaur will host a guided workshop that facilitates surrealist artwork and storytelling. This workshop takes inspiration from the Gurmukhi alphabet and the nature-themed magic of the Panjabi language.

Registration link: https://donorbox.org/illustration-workshop-with-keerat-kaur

Date: Saturday April 23, 2023

Location: Springdale Library

Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Enjoy Raag Kirtan led by Sikh Music Training graduates and students from Ontario.

Date: Sunday April 23, 2023 | 1:00pm

Guru Nanak Darbar, Stoney Creek

Drop in for Sikh National Archives first ever community art studio. Bring copies of old photographs and create photo-based art. For all ages. 

For more information: https://blog.sikhnationalarchives.com/connecting-to-art-and-language-through-sikh-canadian-stories/

Day: Saturday April 23, 2023

Location: Springdale Library

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sikhfest Day 3

Join us Saturday April 22 for SikhFest 2023! Come celebrate 10 years of Sikh Heritage Month in Ontario!

Enjoy an evening under the stars with performances by Raaginder, Jagmeet Saini, Raj Academy and more!

Check our the various Sikh vendors and organizations, have some delicious free food and check out the amazing exhibits by Keerat Kaur, Inkquisitive and our very own community exhibition with artwork from local Brampton artists!

Saturday April 22, 2023 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

PAMA parking with Exhibitions available for viewing indoors. Please dress for the weather! 

Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sikh-fest-tickets-617066712147

Sikhfest is supported by City of Brampton’s Marquee Festival and Event Fund