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Founded by Dr. Narinder S Kapany in 1967, the Sikh Foundation has been working to promote the heritage and future of Sikhism.​ We are a non-profit non-political charitable organization (EIN: 23-7035676).

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Our Blog
Dive into inspiring stories, interviews, and timely updates that celebrate Sikh culture and the voices shaping it today.
The Kapany Collection
The Kapany Collection
Explore decades of Sikh art and history brought to life through the Kapany Collection.
Sikh Research Journal
Sikh Research Journal
Access peer-reviewed research advancing global understanding of Sikh and Punjabi history, art, and culture.

Latest Events

  • Echoes and Aarti: A Century of Light

    Celebrating Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany’s 100th year with an evening of music, poetry, and storytelling celebrating Sikh art and culture. Join the Sikh Foundation International at the Triton Museum of Art for an evening of music and storytelling in his honor. Overview Details Schedule Kaisii Aarti Hoey!! (ਕੈਸੀ ਆਰਤੀ ਹੋਇ)The evening opens with Ishmeet Narula, weaving […]

  • Sikhs in Action: Leadership, Seva, and Building the Next Generation

    Watch the recording here: Sikhs in Action: From Gurdwara to Governance As part of the Sikhs in Action series, the Sikh Foundation and the UC Santa Cruz Sarbjit Singh Aurora Chair in Sikh and Punjabi Studies welcomed participants to an online conversation featuring Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur in discussion with Dr. Amrit Dhillon. The conversation […]

  • Sikh Youth Arts Competition

    Join our Sikh youth arts competition! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 artworks from each age group. See the full instructions here: Sikh Youth Arts Competition Instructions

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