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1The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietary
Who are the Sikhs?
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2The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Sikhs Came to America Over100 Years Ago
Punjab
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3The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Misidentification
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4The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Misidentification
Are Sikhs Muslims?
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5The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Misidentification
Are Sikhs Muslims?
NO
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6The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Misidentification
Are Sikhs Muslims?
NO
Are Sikhs Hindus?
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7The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Misidentification
Are Sikhs Muslims?
NO
Are Sikhs Hindus?
NO
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8The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Sikhism
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9The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Sikhism
� Sikhism is the fifth largest world religion
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10The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Sikhism
� Sikhism is the fifth largest world religion
� Sikhs believe in 1 God
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11The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
Sikhism
� Sikhism is the fifth largest world religion
� Sikhs believe in 1 God
� Sikhs believe everyone is equal
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Sikh Lifestyle
Sikhs should:
� work and live honestly
� share with others
� remember God
everyday
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The 5 “Ks”
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The 5 “Ks”
Iron Bracelet (Kara)Iron Bracelet (Kara)GOOD DEEDSGOOD DEEDS
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15The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
The 5 “Ks”
Iron Bracelet (Kara)Iron Bracelet (Kara)GOOD DEEDSGOOD DEEDS
SwordSword (Kirpan)(Kirpan)
PROTECTIONPROTECTION
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16The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
The 5 “Ks”
Iron Bracelet (Kara)Iron Bracelet (Kara)GOOD DEEDSGOOD DEEDS
SwordSword (Kirpan)(Kirpan)
PROTECTIONPROTECTION
Long Underpants (Long Underpants (KacheraKachera))SELF DISCIPLINESELF DISCIPLINE
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17The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
The 5 “Ks”
Iron Bracelet (Kara)Iron Bracelet (Kara)GOOD DEEDSGOOD DEEDS
SwordSword (Kirpan)(Kirpan)
PROTECTIONPROTECTION
Long Underpants (Long Underpants (KacheraKachera))SELF DISCIPLINESELF DISCIPLINE
Uncut Hair (Uncut Hair (KeshKesh))SPIRITUALITYSPIRITUALITY
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18The Sikh Coalition Confidential & Proprietarywww.sikhcoalition.orgwww.sikhcoalition.org
The 5 “Ks”
Iron Bracelet (Kara)Iron Bracelet (Kara)GOOD DEEDSGOOD DEEDS
SwordSword (Kirpan)(Kirpan)
PROTECTIONPROTECTION
Long Underpants (Long Underpants (KacheraKachera))SELF DISCIPLINESELF DISCIPLINE
Uncut Hair (Uncut Hair (KeshKesh))SPIRITUALITYSPIRITUALITY
Comb (Kanga)Comb (Kanga)CLEANLINESSCLEANLINESS
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Sikh Turban
� 99% of the people wearing a turban in the U.S. are Sikhs
� Sikhs have to wear the turban as part of their religious uniform
� Helps them stand out so they can help others
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Different Types of Turbans
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Guru Granth Sahib
� Guru means religious guide
� During Sikh services, people read and sing from the Guru Granth Sahib
� It teaches you how to be kind, tell the truth, love and respect everyone
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Gurdwara
� Place to learn and pray
� Everyone welcome
� Services usually on Sundays
� Community meal for all (Langar)
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Most Sikhs Speak Punjabi
� Over 80 million people speak Punjabi
� The Punjabi alphabet contains 35 letters
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Sikhs Are Everywhere!
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Sikhs Are Everywhere!
Artists
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Sikhs Are Everywhere!
Artists
Actor
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Sikhs Are Everywhere!
Artists
ActorBasketball Player
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Sikhs Are Everywhere!
Artists
ActorBasketball Player
Military
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Sikhs Are Everywhere!
Artists
ActorBasketball Player
Military
Scientist
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Sikhs can be found in many different professions today!
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Sikhs can be found in many different professions today!
Doctor
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Sikhs can be found in many different professions today!
Doctor
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Sikhs can be found in many different professions today!
Doctor
Filmmaker
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Sikhs can be found in many different professions today!
Doctor
Filmmaker
Farmer
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Understand. Appreciate. Respect.