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PRESS RELEASES, NEWS LETTERS and UPDATES:


YEAR: 2015-2011, 2010-2006, 2005-2001, 2000-1997, ALL

2010:

WSC-AR Enews, December 2010
Dec 1 , 2010
1. 2010 National Sikh Convention - A Resounding Success; 2. Participation in White House International Interreligious Consultation; 3. Generations of Faith - An Interreligious Encounter; 4. Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence; 5. Kuldeep Singh Elected to CPWR Board; 6. State of Formation: A New Forum of Emerging Leaders.
Panjabi Translation of Letter issued by the Vatican's Pontifical Council on Interreligious Dialogue (in Panjabi)
Nov 20 , 2010
For the first time, the Vatican issued this open letter to the Sikh community (in consultation with WSC-AR) recognizing the birth anniversary of Siri Guru Nanak Sahib.
Vatican Congratulates Sikhs on Prakash Divas of Siri Guru Nanak Sahib.
Nov 19 , 2010
WSC-AR is pleased to announce that today it received with appreciation a letter from the Vatican congratulating the Sikh community on the Prakash Divas (birth anniversary) of Siri Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of the Sikh Faith. This is the first time the Vatican has issued a statement on a Gurpurab.
Letter Issued by the Vatican's Pontifical Council on Interreligious Dialogue
Nov 18 , 2010
For the first time, the Vatican issued this open letter to the Sikh community (in consultation with WSC-AR) recognizing the birth anniversary of Siri Guru Nanak Sahib.
2010 National Sikh Convention: A Resounding Success (in Panjabi)
Oct 27 , 2010
Representatives of Sikh Gurdwaras and organizations from across the US gathered for a National Sikh Convention held from 10/22-24/2010 in New Jersey. In addition to making the work of WSC-AR more effective, representatives committed to developing an international Sikh representative structure by assisting in the creation of national representative organizations in other countries as well as working towards a "connectional church" hierarchy for Sikh Gurdwaras in US to avoid unnecessary litigation.
2010 National Sikh Convention: A Resounding Success
Oct 26 , 2010
Representatives of Sikh Gurdwaras and organizations from across the US gathered for a National Sikh Convention held from 10/22-24/2010 in New Jersey. In addition to making the work of WSC-AR more effective, representatives committed to developing an international Sikh representative structure by assisting in the creation of national representative organizations in other countries as well as working towards a "connectional church" hierarchy for Sikh Gurdwaras in US to avoid unnecessary litigation.
Jus Punjabi TV Interview
Sep 23 , 2010
WSC-AR representatives to be interviewed live on Jus Punajbi TV program.
WSC-AR Enews, September 2010
Sep 1 , 2010
1. 2010 National Sikh Convention, Oct 22-24; 2. WSC-AR Participates in Protest at Rochester Gurdwara Sahib; 3. WSC-AR Salutes Advocate Phoolka; 4. WSC-AR Attends Sikh Genocide Conference in Toronto; 5. WSC-AR Participates in NAIN Conference; 6. Ginny Kaur Elected to CPWR Board; 7. Arms Down Campaign for Shared Security.
Plans for 2010 National Sikh Convention
Aug 16 , 2010
WSC-AR to host National Sikh Convention, 10/22-24/2010, New Jersey to a) review the past accomplishments of WSC-AR, b) plan for the future, c) make some important Panthic decisions in order to strengthen WSC-AR, and d) initiate process of creating a representative international Sikh structure.
Letter to Advocate Harvinder Singh
Jul 27 , 2010
WSC-AR Chairperson's letter to Advocate Harvinder Singh recognizing his efforts to secure justice for victims of Sikh genocide.
Appreciation of Advocate Harvinder Singh
Jul 25 , 2010
WSC-AR salutes contributions of Advocate Phoolka, urges DSGMC President to exercise restraint and support justice for victims of Sikh genocide.
Appreciation of Advocate Harvinder Singh (in Panjabi)
July 24 , 2010
WSC-AR salutes contributions of Advocate Phoolka, urges DSGMC President to exercise restraint and support justice for victims of Sikh genocide.
Letter of Remembrance Issued to Sikh Community (in Panjabi)
Jul 20 , 2010
WSC-AR's open letter of remembrance to Sikh community outlining continuing concerns at Gurdwara of Rochester.
Gurdwara of Rochester
Jul 2 , 2010
WSC-AR condemns Board of Trustees of Gurdwara of Rochester for demonizing and belittling the Kirpaan in a court of law for promoting their legal interests.
Gurdwara of Rochester (in Panjabi)
Jul 1 , 2010
WSC-AR condemns Board of Trustees of Gurdwara of Rochester for demonizing and belittling the Kirpaan in a court of law for promoting their legal interests.
WSC-AR Enews, June 2010
Jun 1 , 2010
1. Meeting with White House Representatives; 2. Advancing Humane Treatment of Detainees by US; 3. 2010 US Sikh Religious Affiliation Congregation Survey; 4. Meet the New Chairperson of WSC-AR; 5. WSC-AR Continues to be Concerned at Developments in Punjab (India); 6. What Religious Communities Can do to Eliminate Violence Against Children?
Newly Elected Regional Committee
May 11 , 2010
WSC-AR announces newly elected Regional Committee and officers of the Council.
Newly Elected Regional Committee (in Panjabi)
May 7 , 2010
WSC-AR announces newly elected Regional Committee and officers of the Council.
Beheading of Pakistani Sikhs by Taliban
Mar 1 , 2010
WSC-AR urges addressing beheading of Sikhs in Pakistan by Taliban.
Recognition of Advocate Harvinder Singh (Phoolka)
Feb 15 , 2010
WSC-AR recognizes the significant contributions of Advocate Harvinder Singh (Phoolka) to Khalsa Panth.
US-Indonesia Interfaith Bilateral
Feb 2 , 2010
WSC-AR participated in a landmark US-Indonesia bilateral interfaith conference held 1/25-27/2010 in Jakarta, Indonesia sponsored by the governments of the United States of America and Republic of Indonesia.
Protecting Religious Freedom Without Limiting Free Speech
Jan 14 , 2010
To commemorate Religious Freedom Day on 1/16/2010, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs published an article by a representative of WSC-AR titled "Uncomfortable Free Speech Part of Religious Freedom".
Professor Darshan Singh
Jan 4 , 2010
WSC-AR requests Siri Akal Takhat Sahib for fresh inquiry into Professor Darshan Singh episode.
Sikh Leaders Begin Process to Develop International Structure
Jan 1 , 2010
India Abroad article on international Sikh consultation held at the Parliament of the World's Religions in December 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

2009:

Sikhs at Parliament of World Religions
Dec 16 , 2009
World Sikh News article detailing Sikh participation at the Parliament of the World's Religions held 12/3-9/2006 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sikhs Participate Enthusiastically in Parliament of the World's Religions held in Melbourne
Dec 13 , 2009
More than 200 Sikhs from all over the world (including India, United States of America, Canada, Europe, and Australia) participated in the Parliament of the World's Religions held 12/3-9/2009 in Melbourne, Australia. WSC-AR partnered with Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria on intrafaith sessions. A highlight of the parliament for the Sikh community was an International Sikh Consultation by WSC-AR convened as a formal parliament session to develop an international Sikh representative structure.
Condolences at passing of Ram Narayan Kumar
Jul 16 , 2009
WSC-AR is saddened at passing away of Ram Narayan Kumar. He was a staunch advocate of human rights, a journalist and historian and was affiliated with the South Asia Forum for Human Rights.
Third US Sikh-Catholic Dialogue Retreat
Jun 9 , 2009
Representatives of WSC-AR and USCCB met 5/29-31/2009 at St. Therese's Retreat Center in Columbus, Ohio for a three-day Sikh-Catholic bilateral national interreligious retreat focusing on the theme "The Nature of God: Convergences, Divergences, and Our Spiritual Paths".
Upcoming Parliament of the World's Religions
Feb 16 , 2009
WSC-AR and the Sikh Community invite you to join us for the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions, 12/3-9/2009, Melbourne, Australia.

2008:

Live webcast of Gurmat Sangeet Darbar
Oct 23 , 2008
WSC-AR will webcast live the Gurmat Sangeet Darbar being held to commemorate the 300th Gurgaddi Diwas of Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
Gurmat Sangeet Darbar
Oct 13 , 2008
Gurmat Sangeet Darbar, 10/25-26, 2008 at historical Stockton Gurdwara Sahib to commemorate the 300th Gurgaddi Diwas of Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
Sikhs to Miss Papal Event, Secret Service Bars Kirpaan
Feb 29 , 2008
Sikhs will not attend interreligious meeting with Pope Benedict on 4/17/2008, US Secret Service refuses to accommodate religious requirements.
Newly Elected Regional Committee
Feb 28 , 2008
WSC-AR announces newly elected Regional Committee and officers of the Council.

2007:

Open Letter to Member Organizations
Dec 12 , 2007
WSC-AR open letter to member organizations inviting input on possible inclusion of diaspora Sikhs in SGPC.
Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions
Dec 6 , 2007
WSC-AR representative elected to Board of Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions.
Letter to Myanmar Ministry of Defence
Oct 5 , 2007
WSC-AR letter to Myanmar's State Peace and Development Council of Ministry of Defence condemning violence being directed by military government of Myanmar against Buddhist monks and people of Myanmar peacefully seeking a government accountable to its citizens.
WSC-AR Participates in International & National Events
Oct 4 , 2007
WSC-AR recently participated in four international and national meetings held in 2007 in United Kingdom, Mexico, and United States of America: a) World Sikh Summit, London, UK, September 15-17, b) International Interreligious Encounter, Monterrey, Mexico, September 21-24, c) Sikh-Catholic National Retreat, Washington, US, September 28-30, and d) Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop, New York, US, July 17-18.
Letter to US Airlines
Sep 28 , 2007
WSC-AR to major US airlines sharing Sikh concerns regarding TSA new screening procedures.
Letter from TSA
Sep 25 , 2007
Letter from TSA responding to WSC-AR concerns over new screening procedures for turbans.
Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security
Sep 4 , 2007
WSC-AR letter to Secretary of Homeland Security expressing Sikh concerns regarding TSA new screening procedures.
Letter to California Board of Education
Aug 17 , 2007
WSC-AR letter to President of California Board of Education urging for removal of photo of Sikh Guru Sahib from textbook.
Obituary of Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Apr 13 , 2007
India Abroad obituary of Dr. Gurcharan Singh, former Vice-Chairperson of WSC-AR.
Condolences on passing away of Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Apr 4 , 2007
WSC-AR offers condolences on passing away of its past Vice-Chairperson Dr. Gurcharan Singh.
Newly Elected Regional Committee
Jan 27 , 2007
WSC-AR announces newly elected Regional Committee and officers of the Council.
Sikh-Catholic Dialogue
Jan 1 , 2007
Scarboro Missions Canada article on first US Catholic-Sikh national consultation.

2006:

Dasam Granth Controversy
Nov 8 , 2006
WSC-AR appeals to Siri Akal Takhat Sahib to affirm sovereignty of Siri Guru Granth Sahib by not allowing or promoting installation of Dasam Granth at any Sikh Gurdwara, and not to participate in any kind of celebration of Dasam Granth that will violate Sikh Rehit Maryada.
Catholic-Sikh Retreat
Nov 3 , 2006
India Abroad News article titled "Sikh-Catholic Retreat Promotes Dialogue ands Trust".
Letter to Siri Akal Takhat Sahib
Oct 31 , 2006
WSC-AR letter to Siri Akal Takhat Sahib expressing concern at media reports that Dasam Granth may be possibly installed in Sikh Gurdwaras next to Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
Catholic-Sikh Retreat Held in New York
Oct 9 , 2006
Representatives of WSC-AR and USCCB met 10/5-7/2006 in Long Island, New York for a three-day Catholic-Sikh bilateral national interreligious retreat held at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception (Huntington, NY) and nearby Mata Sahib Kaur Gurdwara (Glen Cove, NY).
Nominations Solicited for WSC-AR Governing Board
Sep 29 , 2006
WSC-AR solicits nominations from member organizations for vacancies on its governing board.
9/11/ Global Congress of World's Religions
Sep 19 , 2006
In observance of the 5th year anniversary of 9/11, WSC-AR participated in a conference "World's Religions After September 11: A Global Congress" held 9/11-15/2006 in Montreal, Canada. The conference program focused on the theme "Can religion be a force of good?"
World Assembly of Religions for Peace, Kyoto, Japan
Sep 1 , 2006
WSC-AR participates in World Assembly of Religions for Peace in Kyoto, Japan; Chairperson elected to international governing board; Kirpaan issue resolved amicably with Japanese hosts.
Commemoration of 400th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Siri Guru Arjan Sahib
Aug 2 , 2006
International conference held at San Jose State University to commemorate 400th anniversary of martyrdom of Fifth Sikh Guru Sahib; International Sikh Youth Symposium planned for Seattle.
Season of Prayer for Peace in Middle East
Jul 29 , 2006
WSC-AR joins in 'Season of Prayer for Peace in the Middle East'; Sikh UN Peacekeepers provide help while under fire in Southern Lebanon.
75th General Convention of Episcopal Church
Jun 21 , 2006
Representative of WSC-AR attended Episcopal Church's 75th General Convention in Columbus, Ohio on 6/19/2006 and addressed the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church.
WSC-AR to Commemorate 400th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Fifth Guru Sahib
Jun 16 , 2006
The historic 400th anniversary of martyrdom of Siri Guru Arjan Sahib will be commemorated by WSC-AR by holding an International Conference "Siri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji's Life, Martyrdom, and Gifts to Humanity" to be held 7/29-30/2006 at San Jose State University in California.
European Sikhs Excluded from Parliament Due to Kirpaan
Jun 6 , 2006
WSC-AR stands in solidarity with Sikhs in the European Union (EU), led by the Sikh Federation (UK), in refusing to enter EU Parliament in Brussels, Belgium on 5/31/2006 without their Kirpaans.
Catholic-Sikh Dialogue Begins
May 24 , 2006
First US Catholic-Sikh national consultation held 5/20/2006 hosted by Religions for Peace - USA at Church Center at the United Nations.
Report on Gathering of Religious Leaders
Feb 17 , 2006
India Abroad news article "Religious Leaders Meet to Advance Interfaith Relations".
Letter to Chaplain of Santa Clara Jail
Feb 15 , 2006
WSC-AR letter to Chaplain of Santa Clara Jail certifying that as per Sikh Rehit Marayada, a Sikh is prohibited from cutting hair from any part of the body.
Letter to Islamic Society of North America
Feb 14 , 2006
WSC-AR letter to Islamic Society of North America expressing concern at offensive caricature of Islam and its Prophet Muhammad in media abroad and here in the US. While WSC-AR supports the right to free speech, it does not give any media outlet license to promote hate speech and vilify any religious community.
Letter to Sikh Youth on Nickelodeon TV
Feb 4 , 2006
WSC-AR letter to Sikh youth recognizing his participation on Nickelodeon Cable TV's Nick News special edition program titled "God, Science, Politics, and Your School" on 1/22/2006.
National Gathering of Religious Leaders
Jan 27 , 2006
WSC-AR participates in National Gathering of Religious Leaders held 1/23-25/2006 in Chicago; meeting calls for building deeper relationships among senior US religious leadership.
Newly Elected Regional Committee
Jan 26 , 2006
WSC-AR announces newly elected Regional Committee and officers of the Council.
Sikh Youth on Nickelodeon
Jan 20 , 2006
Sikh youth to be showcased on Nick News special edition program titled "God, Science, Politics, and Your School" on 1/22/2006.
Letter to General Motors
Jan 18 , 2006
WSC-AR letter to General Motors certifying that as per Sikh Rehit Maryada, a Sikh is prohibited from cutting hair.
False Arrest of Sikh Author
Jan 7 , 2006
WSC-AR condemns false arrest of elderly Sikh author by Indian Police; calls for corrective action.
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