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Youth Leadership Camp with Justin Trudeau

ਬੇਬੇ ਜੀ..ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਬਣੂੰਗਾ...

Guru Nanak Gurupurav celebrations on CTV news

GSQ Montreal Guru Nanak Gurupurav celebrations on CTV news.

Please click below to see the TV Coverage

Remembering Nov. 1984

BBC's commentary on 1984 sikh massacare

Words from those who endured the collapse of democracy...
http://www.sikhnet.com/news/news-1984

Sikh Scholars visit Montreal on Oct 24-25, 2009 - Report

1984 ਦੇ ਘੱਲੂਘਾਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਫ਼ਲਸਫ਼ੇ ਬਾਰੇ ਮੌਂਟਰੀਆਲ ਵਿਚ ਸੈਮੀਨਾਰ ਤੇ ਡਾ: ਦਿਲਗੀਰ ਅਤੇ ਡਾ: ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਪੁੱਜੇ - .
10/25/2009
ਮਾਂਟਰੀਆਲ (ਪੱਤਰਪਰੇਰਕ)- ਬੀਤੇ ਦਿਨ ਕਨੇਡਾ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਮਾਂਟਰੀਆਲ ਦੇ ਡਾਊਨ ਟਾਊਨ ਦੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰੇ ਵਿਚ 1984 ਦੇ ਘੱਲੂਘਾਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਫ਼ਲਸਫ਼ੇ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਇਕ ਸੈਮੀਨਾਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕਾਰ ਡਾ ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਿਲਗੀਿਰ ਅਤੇ ਡਾ: ਗੁਰਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਉਚੇਚੇ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਪੁੱਜੇ ਹੋਏ ਸਨ। ਇਸ ਸਮਾਗਮ ਵਿਚ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲੈਣ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੀ ਸਾਰੀ ਕਰੀਮ ਪੁੱਜੀ ਹੋਈ ਸੀ, ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਹੋਰਨਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਤੇ ਸਾਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀ, ਪ੍ਰਸਿਧ ਸਿੱਖ ਬੁੱਧੀਜੀਵੀ ਡਾ ਦਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਚਾਹਲ, ਚਤਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੈਣੀ, ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਗਿੱਲ, ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਾਤਰ, ਗੁਰਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਵੀ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਸਨ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਟਰਾਂਟੋ ਤੋਂ ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਿਸੀਸਾਗਾ, ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਪੱਤੜ, ਤਰਨਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਸਤਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਾਣਾ, ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਵੀ ਉਚੇਚੇ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਪੁੱਜੇ ਹੋਏ ਸਨ।

For complete report visit the following link:
http://gurupanth.com/Sikh_news.aspx?id=174&cat=2

Sikh Scholars visit Montreal on Oct 24-25, 2009

The prominent sikh scholars, Dr. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer and Dr. Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon are going to visit Montreal on Oct 24 and 25 as per the following schedule.

Venue: Gurudwara Sahib Quebec
Address:
2183 Wellington Street, Montreal.
Contacts: 514-934-1259 (514) 885-3605 (514) 926-8770

Program Schedule:
Saturday Oct 24th 06.30pm - 08.30pm (Evening)
Seminar & Question/Answer session

Sunday Oct 25th. 11.30am - 12.20pm (Morning)
Speeches by: Dr. Dilgeer & Dr. Dhillon

Speaker's Profile:

Dr. Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon

Authored: SGPC White Paper on 1984

Several books on Sikhism

Visit

http://www.zoominfo.com/Search/PersonDetail.aspx?PersonID=129480772

Dr. HS Dilgeer

Authored 55 books on sikhism

Please Check out http://hsdilgeer.com/

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Proud Sikh - The father of Fiber Optics

Narinder Singh Kapany

He was in the Silicon Valley before it was called by that name. He is a pioneer who opened up the whole new field of fibre optics that effected change in ways that had seemed inconceivable earlier. He prospered, founded four companies and made millions of dollars much before other Indian hi-tech entrepreneurs. The man who “bent light”, Narinder Singh Kapani, has been at the centre of the hi-tech world for over 50 years now and is still going strong at 70. Roopinder Singh met the ‘father of fibre optics’, who was in Chandigarh recently.

Read More:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narinder_Singh_Kapany

Watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2K893tF0yQ

News Report - Asian News Sep 2009

http://www.canadianasiannews.com/images/e-issues/Canadian%20Asian%20News%20(Sept%2001-15%2009).pdf

Navdeep Bains in Montreal

Please click to see the slide show......

News Report - Punjabi Daily, Toronto

Sikh Youth Campers with Mr Navdeep Bains, M.P.

2009 Public Speaking Competition Participants

Elementary Level:
Bianca Anand - Topic: (Change your thought, Change your life)
Gurpiar Singh Gill - Topic: (Sikh Teaching)
Arshdeep Singh Dhillon - Topic: (5'K s of Sikhism)
Avneet Kaur Bhabra - Topic: (The Five Takhts in Sikhism)
Manjot Kaur - Topic: (Sri Guru Granth Sahib)
Suman Kaur - Topic: (Sri Guru Granth Sahib)
Ikjot Singh - Topic: (ਸਾਂਝਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਵਾਰ- ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ)
Indarjit Singh Parhar - Topic: (Shaheed Bhagat Singh)
Samrita Singh - Topic: (Simran)
Sukhdeep Kaur Hundal - Topic: (Kesh)
Bismaad Kaur - Topic: (Harmandir Sahib)


Secondary Level I:
Jora Singh - Topic: (Fortune favors the brave)
Raspreet Singh - Topic: (ਜਿਸ ਡਿੱਠੇ ਸੱਭ ਦੁਖ ਜਾਏ)
Sareena Kaur - Topic: (Sacha Sauda)
Simrat Malhotra - Topic: (Legacy)
Amanpreet Parhar - Topic: (History of Canada)
Gunjot Kaur - Topic: (Gurudwara)
Gurjeet Singh - Topic: (Institution of Langar)


Secondary Level II:
Harmanjit Singh Chandi - Topic: (Credit Crisis)
Sandeep Singh - Topic: (Child Labour)
Kirandeep Singh - Topic: (Technology & Piracy)
Mehtab Singh - Topic: (Racism)
Sukhdeep Kaur - Topic: (Why Vegetarianism?)
Dilsherjit Singh Chandi - Topic: (Stem Cell Research)
Inderpreet Singh Randhawa - Topic: (Leadership)
Subeg Singh Khalsa - Topic: (1984 - Blue Star Ops)
Anchal Prashar - Topic: (World Poverty)
Daljinder Singh Dhillon - Topic: (Professional Wrestling)
Gurpreet Singh Gurai - Topic: (Euthanasia)
Harleen Kaur - Topic: (The importance of Gurudwara)
Jaspreet Kaur Hundal - Topic: (Amrit )
Manmeet Singh Bhabra - Topic: (Apostasy and the Future of Sikhism)
Shrishty Banga - Topic: (Science without religion is lame; Religion
without science is blind)


Non-Competing Participants:
Rajat Anand - Topic: (Does morality need religion)
Simar Malhotra - Topic: (Sikh Representatioon in Indian Media)
Paramjit Singh - Topic: (Benefits of Speech)
Ranbir Singh Parhar - Topic: (ਮੇਰੇ ਦਾਦਾ ਦਾਦੀ)
Manseerat Kaur - Topic: (Poem)


Masters Of Caremony:
Rajat Anand
Pawan Malhi
Gurkirat Kaur

Winners:

Elementary Level:

1. Avneet Kaur Bhabra

2. Samrita Singh

3. Gurpiar Singh Gill

Secondary Level 1:

1. Jora Singh

2. Sareena Kaur

3. Simrat Malhotra

Secondary Level II:

1. Subegh Singh Khalsa

2. Gurpreet Singh Gurai

3. Manmeet Singh Bhabra

Chief Guest:

Hon. Navdeep Bains (M.P.)

Feedback from Public Speaking Graduates!!!

Background:
This is the 12th consecutive year of competitions. In addition to the public speaking competitions, we have been organizing Kirtan competitions, and Sikh history written exams. During all these years, more than 900 children have taken part in these activities. We have reached out to our old participants to get their feedback about these competitions through a survey.

Why Survey?
- To get the constructive feedback to improve this program
- To measure effectiveness of this program in helping our children in their career.

Results:
The respondents have sent a strong message that these competitions have helped them grow and better communicate in their professional lives. Below are some of their quotes.

From a Future Dentist:
“Yes! I have learned a lot from the public speaking competition. I have learned to openly communicate with others. I have overcome my fear of speaking in public thanks to these competitions.”

Aiming to be Pediatrician (participated 10 times in various competitions)
“Most definitely, these competitions have helped shaped a huge part of my personality today. Ever since I was quite young, I have had the opportunity to partake in these competitions and through them I have developed my essay writing skills, my public speaking skills, my confidence level, etc. I have been given a platform from where to express my ideas. I now have no difficulty in speaking in front of large crowds, or making sure that my voice is heard. It has been a great learning experience, one that I recommend to all young children.”


Planning to be in health care field (Participated 4 times)
“The fact that I’ve been giving speeches to a public has made me much more experienced and I’ve been feeling much more comfort/greatness whenever I communicate to people or when I am addressing myself to a big audience. No matter which ever profession we may pick, we must absolutely have the ability to communicate orally properly! I am really grateful to the Public Speaking Competition to have given me the chance to improve myself!”

From one of our best speakers: Siftie Banga
“I would just like to strongly encourage all the youth to seriously consider taking part in such competitions. It is a great learning experience. Not only does it teach you how to properly address a large crowd, but also you can learn tons from the different topics your fellow participants speak about. Moreover, I want to tell each and every one of you that it does not matter whether you take home a prize or not. What matters, at the end of the day, is that you have had the strength and courage to walk up there on stage and speak your heart out. That is a real winner. So don’t worry about winning or losing, just always do your best and always remember to keep challenging yourself!”

From an Art Lead in the video game industry:
“The power of effective communication is one of the most important qualities a person needs to get ahead in today’s highly connected world. Apart from reading and writing skills, the ability to speak well must not be overlooked.
I’ll give an example within my industry to illustrate the idea. When we search through applications at my studio to fill a job position, the first level of communication is via email. If a person passes this phase, we will move onto a brief phone call - so that we may have an actual conversation in real-time. A prospective hire may pass this test with flying colours, but we will never hire them until we meet them in person for the final interview. It is during this time that we asses their communication skills, ability to gel with our team, etc. If a person cannot carry themselves with confidence while speaking, they are likely to fail the interview and miss out on a great opportunity. Everyone is able to speak, not everyone is able to address a room full of people with confidence, poise, credibility and clarity. It is precisely those skills which the public speaking competition has been working to teach to the dozens upon dozens of youth who have participated since the program began. To future participants, I would say “Do not miss this opportunity. Use it to test yourself and better yourself. It is a tool which will help in your personal and professional life for years to come.”

From: IT Product Manager:
“This is a great opportunity for you to talk about your religion in front of your community. The skills and confidence you gain by going through this process will stay with you and help you be successful in all other aspects of your life.”
Suggestion: “Yes, use technology to get the message out. Advertise the blog. http://sikhyouthquebec.blogspot.com – it has some great content. Many of the students you need to reach are on Facebook – create a facebook group. Use twitter to reach others that may be interested in contributing time/money.”
“This program is a great way to improve your public speaking skills for your future. My parents always forced me into this, and at that time I use to hate it. But now that I look back on it, I’m very grateful to those who have given me this opportunity to participate in this program. So, if your parents do force you, remember its only for your own good and it will definitely benefit you down the road!”

Poem!

Sikhism - No Borders / ਸਿੱਖੀ - ਸੀਮਾ ਰਹਿਤ

Sunday August 23

Friends-
August 23 is going to be full of activities. The GSQ Gurmat Camp closing ceremony will be celebrated at the GSQ, acoompanied by a speech By Mr Navdeep Bains M.P. at 11:00 AM. Later, we will meet you all in St. Laurent City hall for the public speaking competition at 2:30 pm. We will have Mr Bains with us throughout the program. It will be an ideal time to share your thoughts and ideas with our young leader and the member of parliament. Please get ready for this big day!

BTW, Is your speech ready??????

- SYC

Prof. Darshan Singh Ji in Montreal/ ਪੋ੍ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਮਾਂਟ੍ਰੀਅਲ ਚ'

Sikh Youth Public Speaking Competitions - Aug 23, 2009

SIKH YOUTH GURMAT DAY CAMP

SIKH YOUTH GURMAT DAY CAMP

Two weeks from Aug 10 to Aug 21, 2009(Week days only)

Gurdwara Sahib Quebec,
2183 Wellington St.
Quebec Montreal Canada
SIKH YOUTH GURMAT DAY CAMP 2009
Aug 10 Mon- Aug 21 Fri
(8am- 4pm Week days only)
The constant exposure to the western culture through television, radio and press has a profound molding effect on our minds and thinking. The youth especially get influenced by the western world and tend to go astray from their Sikh way of life. Consequently, there is a need to remind and teach them about the Sikh values and tenets as enshrined in the Sikh Philosophy. This could be best achieved by having our own Khalsa Schools as Educational Centers for our young generation; however, until such facilities are made available, a part of the objective can be realized by regularly holding religious and social events.
A SIKH YOUTH GURMAT CAMP is an effective way to help the children learn about the relevance of religion, culture, history and heritage in their daily lives. The organizers have planned all the activities of the camp in such meticulous detail that it would provide our youth a continuous exposure to the supreme Sikh Values for a period of two weeks.
LOCATION: GURDWARA SAHIB QUEBEC
2183 Wellington St. Montreal, QC. H3K 1X1 Tel (514) 934-1259
REGISTRATION: Only the first 50 youth on first come first served basis will be the lucky ones accepted for registration. The qualifying age of the participants is between 5 to 14 years. The fee is $60.00 per child; $100.00 for two children of one family; $130.00 for three children of one family.

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SPONSORS & DONATIONS ARE WELCOME
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To get more info or to Sponsor breakfast, lunch, Tea, transportation or any other activities :

Sdn. Harinder Kaur Pahwa
450 926-8770
Principal Co-coordinator

S. Prithvipal Singh Saluja
450 923-3876
Ex-President & Advisor Gurmat Camp

S. Dilbagh Singh
514-948-1032
GSQ - Cultural secretary

S. Satnam Singh Bhai Sahib
514 578-2784
Head Granthi –GSQ

S. Surjit Singh Pahwa
450 926-8770
Mukh Sewadar-GSQ