Join PAMA This April to Honor Sikh Heritage Month

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BRAMPTON, ON (March 26, 2025) – Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) in partnership with the Sikh Heritage Month Foundation, presents a month of reflection and celebration in downtown Brampton. Enjoy free admission throughout April, courtesy of the Sikh Foundation of Canada.

New Exhibition

Challenging the Darkness | Jaswant Singh Khalra

April 5 – June 29

It has been 30 years since the enforced disappearance of Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra, a Sikh activist who exposed human rights abuses in 1990s Punjab. Through rare documents, testimonies, artwork, and photographs, this exhibition honours his legacy and serves as a beacon of justice, shining through the darkness he once challenged.

Programming

April 5, 1 – 4 p.m.

Join us as we unveil Sikh Heritage Month’s Challenging the Darkness Exhibition.

April 6 & 19, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Practice the ancient technique of handwriting Gurbani, passed down for centuries since the time of Guru Arjun Dev Ji.

April 12, 2 – 4 p.m.

This session will explore the origins, history, and evolution of Sikh music from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the present day.

April 20, 2 – 4 p.m.

This youth seminar will focus on activism and community leadership, drawing inspiration from Sikh leaders like Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra Ji.

April 26, 5 – 9 p.m.

Join us for a series of discussion panels and performances to mark the end of Sikh Heritage Month 2025.