Shan E Khalsa Programs

Programs

Punjabi Conversation

A beginner-level class for non-Punjabi speaking kids and adults of all ages. For those who want to learn how to converse in Punjabi without learning how to read or write in Punjabi.

Gatka Class

Shastar Vidhya was introduced to Sikhs by our 6th Guru, Dhan Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee. At Shan E Khalsa Gurmat Academy we have a Gatka Akhara to train individuals in the Sikh Martial Art of Gatka.

Sikh Band

Shan E Khalsa first established its very first Sikh band team in 2001. We are proud of the recognition and accomplishments we have achieved over the past years, from participating in Nagar Kirtans in Canada and the United States to being in our local Canada parades.

Kirtan & Tabla Class

Gurmat Sangeet or Kirtan is the practice of singing the Guru's Shabad, with or without the use of instruments. We teach students how to play the vaja (harmonium) or tabla (hand drums) in order to practice singing the Guru's shabads at home or at our many events and programs.

Gurbani Class

Shane Khalsa encourages its students to be life-long learners and value proper pronunciation of Gurbani. We have knowledgeable and well-educated teachers to teach our students the correct pronunciation taught by our 10th Guru, Dhan Sri Guru Gobind SIngh Jee Maharaj.

Punjabi Class

We provide interactive classes to teach the fundamentals of the Punjabi language. We offer three subsequent levels as students excel in both the spoken and written forms of the alphabet.

Award Ceremony

Annual event to honor students, teachers and volunteers. Recognizing outstanding volunteers and teachers and those students who have dedicated their time to their studies at Shan E Khalsa.

Sports Day

Annual Sports Day event is a community event for local and international participants. All-day family event includes bouncing castles, face-painting and team competitions in tug-o-war, volleyball and kho-kho etc.

Gurmat Camps

We host three annual camps during Spring, Summer and Winter Camp. We run these camps to inspire cultural and religious values in our youth.

Youth Darbars

Youth Darbar programs occur on a weekly basis for the youth and their families to come together to join in Sangat for paath, kirtan and katha.

Kirtan Smagam

We host Kirtan Smagams at various locations such as gurdwara, parks, and pre-booked homes. Families can sign up to book a spot to host at their home.

Gurmat Smagams

Gurmat Smagams are held to celebrate special Sikh historical days such as Gurpurabs. Paath, Katha, and Kirtan are performed by our students and the joining sangat. Families can sign up to host a Gurmat Smagam at their home or at the Academy.

Workshops

We host various workshops for the youth that are based on Sikh historical events and the Punjabi language.

Community Tours

We arrange family-fun tours for the community to get the opportunity to explore and visit various places in British Columbia.