Each November, the Sikh Coalition calls on Californians to engage in Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Through the leadership of California Assembly Member Ash Kalra, the California legislature has once again designated November 2021 as Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. The Sikh Coalition, in collaboration with the California Sikh community, has worked to create a list of projects that you can lead to celebrate Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month.
Click here to review our updated SAAM toolkit for engaging with your local elected officials! Then, read below to learn more about projects to execute in your community. If you have any questions or need further information, please email CASikhs@sikhcoalition.org.
What Can You Do?
Create a display
Display the Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month poster and "Who are the Sikhs" brochures at your local school or library.
Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Poster "Who Are The Sikhs?" BrochureDeliver a Sikh Awareness Presentation
To ask the Sikh Coalition for a trained presenter or to obtain free educational resources email education@sikhcoalition.org (with name, address, quantity of materials required and the display/presentation location).
Encourage Educators to Teach a lesson on Sikhism
Ask your child's teacher to teach a lesson on Sikhs.
Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Educator ToolkitAsk Your Library to Celebrate Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
Library ToolkitContact Your County Superintendents of Education
Write letters to your county Superintendents of Education to encourage them to celebrate Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Here are some resources to help you:
Host an Public Event at Your Gurdwara
Arrange to have teachers, police officers, public officials etc. visit your local gurdwara during November. Here are some resources to help you:
Open House Toolkit Teacher Appreciation Night ToolkitMedia and Government Outreach
Contact local media to cover what your city is doing to celebrate Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month and ask your local Mayor, City Council, or School Board to introduce a Sikh Awareness Resolution.