Hopefully we’ve all recovered from Sunday’s event. The community is buzzing and people are already asking about future One Panth programs.

Each and every one of us brought our own unique contribution which, when combined, helped to strengthen our message of unity. Every single organiser, artist and volunteer should simultaneously be proud of what was accomplished, but also, thank Vaheguru for the opportunity to be here, in this time when our community needs us the most.

The challenges we face today, and will face tomorrow are not small things. But if we stand together as one family, and put our faith in Guru sahib, then there is nothing we can’t accomplish.

One Panth belongs to all of us, and we all have ownership in its success. Therefore, just remember that Sunday was just the beginning. With Guru sahib’s grace, the One Panth movement will continue, and hopefully we can all work together in the future.

If you get an opportunity, pick up a copy of Punjabi Daily. There is a full story on the event. The online version of the story is here:

Finally, please forward this message to anyone who might not have received it.

Thank you

One Panth sevadaars

Toronto Star newspaper

Punjabi Daily newspaper

Rozana Punjabi News

Sawaddi News

Brampton– November 15, 2009 – Over 2000 Sikhs from across Ontario joined together today as One Panth (nation) to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the tragic events of 1984.

The day of reflection included live performances, films and displays about the pogroms against Sikhs across India after the death of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Live performances by Gurpreet Singh Chana, the Gurukul Arts Academy, Humble the Poet, and Dr. Onkar Singh allowed the audience to remember and reflect on this dark period.

Those attending also were able to see displays dedicated to the pogrom by twin sister artists Amrit & Rabindra Kaur Singh; Kanwar Singh Dhillon from the Art of Punjab; illustrator Rahul Singh Bhogal; artist Ravinder Singh; a historical display by Sandeep Singh Brar, curator of SikhMuseum.com; and painter Sukhpreet Singh.

“The commemoration was a way to allow the community, regardless of our political affiliations, social or economic status to come together to remember and reflect,” said Rapinder Kaur. “After 25 years we, as a community, are still waiting for people to be brought to justice. Since justice was not served we needed a way to commemorate as a community.”

For one brief moment, in 1984, Sikhs around the world were united as One Panth regardless of our individual affiliations, castes, education, wealth or politics. We were able to put our differences aside. Once again the Khalsa came together to find our common bonds and to remember that we are One Panth.

For more information about the commemoration and One Panth visit: www.onepanth.com.

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Subject: Volunteering » onepanth | United in Remembering 1984 |

Vjkk Vjkf !

This is an email for anyone who would like to volunteer in an event that onepanth has organized in the remembrance of the 1984 massacre victims. The event is taking place on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 and approximately 150 volunteers are needed for this event. It is going take place from 2-6 pm in (New) Chandni Convention Centre, 5 Gateway Drive, Brampton, ON. It is a day full of Films and Live Performances and ADMISSION is FREE.

We encourage everyone to come out and volunteer.  Spread the word and bring your families to learn more about the victims and the agonies they went through and still go through today. Learning our history is something that is important, so that we can pass it on for generations to come.

Take into consideration that this is a gathering in remembrance of the victims in this disastrous massacre, so appropriate and enthusiastic behavior is expected for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the following information and FORWARD the email to onepanth@gmail.com.

* for more information VISIT: www.onepanth.com & for questions or concerns CONTACT: onepanth@gmail.com *

Volunteering Information

Full Name:
Phone Number:
Email address:
Age:
Availability on Nov 15:
10am – 12pm: Yes or No
12pm – 2pm: Yes or No
2pm – 4pm: Yes or No
4pm – 6pm: Yes or No
6pm – 8pm: Yes or No

Spread awareness to anyone you know and encourage all. Please send in your volunteer information in as SOON as possible. Also we fill out COMMUNITY HOURS for any of those who would like to get hours. Raise AWARENESS, get INVOLVED and ENCOURAGE others!

Thank- You,

Vjkk Vjkf!

Click here to download (PDF)

High resolution version of event trailer (MPG4) (Suitable for television)

Web version of event trailer (MPG4)

2009_10_08 – Media Release (English)

One Panth: United In Remembering 1984.
From 2 to 6 PM on Sunday November 15, 2009
At the (Brand New) Chandni Convention Centre
5 Gateway Drive, Brampton, ON

Details to follow.