The information in this section is provided to help give an understanding of Sikhism to non-Sikhs and is especially helpful in dealing with bias and discrimination issues in schools. GAISS has some of these resources in our library and our volunteers would be glad to assist anyone dealing with these type of issues. Please contact Mandeep Singh
GAISS's Equity Education Director, or Surinder Kaur
GAISS's Student Counselor.
Presentation on Sikhism, delivered by Mandeep Singh Bawa from GAISS at the Six Faiths Six Voices, interfaith education series. This is ideal for presentation to an audience of school faculty. Feel free to download and use it for that purpose.
Booklet on Sikhism prepared for the 'Sharing Your Faith with Your Neighbors' 2007 Interfaith Program.
The Sikh Next Door is an educational curriculum prepared by the Lohgarh Sikh Educational Foundation which includes lesson plans and a DVD. It is appropriate for use in elementary and middle school levels.
Who Are The Sikhs brochure created by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) is an excellent resource that is updated every year and can be downloaded from here.
Cultural Safari, is an excellent DVD resource, ideal for elementary and middle school classrooms, prepared by the Kaur Foundation.
The Boy with Long Hair is a great coloring and activity book geared to be used in elementary and middle school classrooms.