Thank you for celebrating Sikh Heritage Month, it looks like there was a lot of learning by students.

Sikh American singer Snatam Kaur Khalsa blends Sikh chants with Western melodies for a soul-stirring sound. She's released numerous albums & has toured extensively, sharing her music & teachings with audiences around the world. Her music is pure peace & meditation.
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Dance Bhangra like a physiotherapist 🧡

Canadian entrepreneur Manjit Minhas co-founded Minhas Brewery, growing it to a North American giant! She appeared as a judge on Canada's Dragons Den, & continues to inspire future business leaders. Manjit is considered one of Canada's most influential women.
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Part 4 🧡- Unlock wisdom with a Sikhism proverb: 'Conquering our mind we are conquering the world!'

Pardeep shares this empowering quote alongside the importance of Sewa, selfless service, offering motivation for conquering life's battles. 🌟

Gurbax Singh Malhi, former Sikh-Cdn MP for Bramalea/Gore/Malton (1993-2011), was the first Sikh elected to Canada's House of Commons. Known for his human rights advocacy, work on immigration, employment equity, & poverty reduction. He remains active in public service & activism

Episode 5of the Sikh Heritage Month Podcast is about Chardi Kala in the Arts, featuring guest Harman Kaur, author of the poetry book, “Phulkari”

Transcripts & Educator Resources can be found in the show notes.

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Sikh British director Gurinder Chadha OBE 💙, tackles identity, family & social change in her films, such as Bend It Like Beckham, Blinded by the Light and Bhaji on the Beach giving voice to British-Asian experiences. She was appointed an OBE in 2006 for her services to the film industry.

Panjabi meaning language of five rivers is spoken by #Sikhs across the world. There are 35 consonant letters & 10 vowels in Gurmukhi script of Panjabi. #SikhHeritageMonth Sikh Heritage Month @TDSB_SHM

Sikh boxer🥊Pardeep Nagra fought for his faith & changed the game!

Prevented from competing at the Canadian national level because he refused to shave his beard. He fought a long legal battle, with his victory allowing bearded boxers to compete in Canada.
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Our stories about the #southasian #diaspora is out today, #edited by the talented Hena Khan We hope you enjoy the #read ! Dr. Sayantani DasGupta Reem Faruqi - On Mat Leave; Please Read My Books! Veera Hiranandani (she/her/hers) Simran Jeet Singh Supriya Kelkar 📚🧁🔅 Rajani LaRocca 💗⚾️🧬 Maulik Pancholy Mitali Perkins Aisha Saeed #booklaunch #kidlit

👁👁 what's coming soon for our #SikhHeritageMonth podcasts!

#RCMP trailblazer Baltej Singh Dhillon Dhillon broke barriers as the 1st turban-wearing officer! ‍👳His fight for inclusion paved the way for diversity in law enforcement. After retiring, he became a motivational speaker and advocate for human rights and social justice!
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Starting now!

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Punjabi powerhouse DILJIT DOSANJH shines on screen & sings his way to our hearts! From 'Jatt & Juliet' to 'Udta Punjab,' his talent is undeniable. Diljit became the first artist of Punjabi origin to perform at the Coachella Valley Music Festival
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Teachers! ✨ Explore rupi kaur 's heartfelt poetry, like 'Milk and Honey', for powerful, relatable themes for teens. Perfect for sparking classroom discussions & creative writing!

Find her book on the shelves of your local library! #SikhHeritageMonth

Thank you to all the DLLs who shared their learning at the Unleashing Learning Conference! #tdsbUL24

A special congrats to this year’s graduates of the DLL program!

Interested in joining this professional learning community? Applications are now open! #tdsbDLL #LinkInBio

Canadian comedian, actor, game show host and Toronto District School Board alumni Lilly makes us laugh & think with her skits, vlogs & motivational videos! She is an advocate for mental health and gender equality with her @unicornisland foundation!
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Room 5 Park Lane TDSB had a blast exploring Sikh Heritage with our friends from AllenbyPS_TDSB
We virtually toured Amritsar's Golden Temple using Google Earth, followed by a deep dive into Sikh cultural attire and some lively Bhangra dancing! 💃 Sikh Heritage Month @TDSB_SHM

📕Calling all bookworms & future authors! Join us for a VIRTUAL visit with author Raakhee Mirchandani this Monday! Reading her awesome book 'Hair Twins'

Get ready for laughter, adventure, and maybe even some hair inspiration!

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