Sidak 2023 is almost here!

Sidak is an experience for those aged 18-40 to strengthen their connection to the Sikh faith while developing their leadership skills. Sidak is a unique experiential and educational experience that brings Sikhs from diverse backgrounds together to learn with and from one another. Since 2003, the Sidak program has been transforming young adults into Sikhi-inspired leaders through the lens of the Gurmat framework based on Bani (text), Tavarikh (history), and Rahit (lifestyle). From 23 July to 5 August, Sidak will return to Khalsa Centre in Mission, British Columbia again. In this immersive experience, Sidakers will dive deeper into their own Sikhi through the lens of Gurmat (the Guru’s Wisdom) and have the opportunity to be inspired by the facilitators and the other participants. Sidak will provide participants with an opportunity to enhance their personal relationship with IkOankar, engage in critical conversations about issues affecting Sikhs and the Panth, and develop opinions on non-Sikh issues that are supported by a Gurmat framework. 

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors, Sidak 2023 will be offered fee-free for the second year in a row. Your support has provided a life-changing experience for the largest group of Sidakers that we had in 20 years. On behalf of the Sidakers, both last year and this coming year, we thank you for your continued support of Sidak! 

“I appreciate this opportunity so much, and it’s helped me grow into a better leader, more thorough thinker, and more impactful Sikh. It’s also given me a huge network. Amazing experience overall!” - Mohkam Singh, 2022.

“Thank you for making Sidak possible this year. I am so grateful I got to be a part of such a unique and incredible experience!“ - Sukhmani Kaur, 2022

“This would not have been possible without all of your help. It’s been a really educational and mind-opening experience, and we thank you for that aid in creating this opportunity for the next generation of the Panth.” - Nihal Singh, 2022