Group I, ages 6–8.
A milestone in Sikh youth history
2015SYANASikh Youth Symposium
Hosted at Gurdwara Khalsa Prakash,
Windsor, Ontario
Bringing Sikh youth together through Sikh learning, public speaking, discussion and debate.
Illustrative artwork from the supplied banner; not a verified 2015 event photograph.
- Year
- 2015
- Venue
- Gurdwara Khalsa Prakash, Windsor, Ontario
- Participants
- Ages 6–22
- Competition
- 5 groups (I–V)
- Format
- Public speaking and debate
A Youth Legacy Rooted Here
SYANA traces its roots to Windsor, Ontario, where S. Kuldeep Singh and B. Arminder Kaur began Sikh youth programs in 1968. These programs eventually developed into the Sikh Youth Alliance of North America.
The Sikh Youth Symposium is a SYANA youth program involving Sikh learning, public speaking and discussion/debate.
Sikh youth programs began in Windsor, Ontario, with S. Kuldeep Singh and B. Arminder Kaur.
In 2015, Gurdwara Khalsa Prakash in Windsor hosted the SYANA Sikh Youth Symposium, bringing Sikh youth together through Sikh learning, public speaking, discussion and debate.
Competition Topics
Five Unique Topics One Inspiring Purpose
Guiding Sikh youth through learning, reflection and meaningful discussion.
Topics 1 and 2 of 5
Group II, ages 9–10.
The Warrior Princess: Mata Bhaag Kaur
Group III, ages 11–13.
Brief History of the Sikh Gurus
Group IV, ages 14–17.
Teaching Sikh Heritage to the Youth (Vol. 1)
Group V, ages 16–22.
Sikhism: A Universal Message
The publicly documented age bands overlap at ages 16–17 between Groups IV and V.
2015 International Winners
Recognizing Exceptional Sikh Youth
Winners from across North America who demonstrated knowledge, confidence and leadership.
Groups 1 and 2 of 5
Group I
Ages 6–8
- 1st placeHarjot SinghMichigan
- 2nd placeDilzafer SinghMassachusetts
- 3rd placeSunitvir SinghOhio
Group II
Ages 9–10
- 1st placeJasjeev SinghMichigan
- 2nd placeDibjot KaurNY/NJ
- 3rd placeTaig SinghMidwest
Group III
Ages 11–13
- 1st placeGurmeher KaurNorth Carolina
- 2nd placeNavnit SinghMassachusetts
- 3rd placeRuhani KaurTexas
Group IV
Ages 14–17
- 1st placeManmeet KaurOhio
- 2nd placeSimran KaurMassachusetts
- 3rd placeIshpreet SinghMichigan
Group V
Ages 16–22
- 1st placeAnisha KaurToronto
- 2nd placeIndervir SinghBakersfield
- 3rd placeHarsimar KaurRenton
The 2015 Archive
A record held in its original archive.
32 PHOTOS
Explore the original photo archivePhoto archive hosted by Kaur & Singh Academy.
Public Sources
Verified information and further reading.