LIVEBLOGGING – 10th Jakara Conference – Saturday Morning

Oh yes, in case you didn’t know.  We are live-blogging.

Yesterday is past; today is tomorrow.

Today we move from the past to the present and beyond.  A new day awaits.

LIVEBLOGGING – 10th Jakara Conference – Friday Afternoon

Groups remain busy in discussion, contemplation, and reflection.  The Friday sessions draw to a close.

But, the conference is far from over.  Today we focused on the past and how it shapes our present.  Tomorrow we focus on the present and how we will define a new tomorrow.

we are the movement.

LIVEBLOGGING – 10th Jakara Conference – Friday Sessions

Today was a long day.  That was by design.  For us to remember 1984, we have to explore 1984.

From remembering events, to engaging with the Gurbani that gave AND gives meaning to our lives as Sikhs no matter what the condition, to hearing their stories in their voices – at the Jakara Movement Conference 2009, we hoped to have given the participants a panorama of the events of 1984.

We impressed the importance of media literacy and the need in our community to develop the lens of critical analysis, not only to combat misrepresentations of us, but to better understand the world around us.  The candlelight vigil draws today’s content to a close through a connection with brothers and sisters lost; and reflection upon our Sikh heroes and sheroes – past, present, and future.

We hope the discussions in the small groups are not confined there.  We hope for continued exploration through the Sikhs’ Kristallnacht booklet as well as through conversations with friends and others.

we are the movement.

LIVEBLOGGING – 10th Jakara Conference – Friday Morning Divaan

So after yesterday’s (Thursday) arrival, we begin our first full-day of the conference.  The morning divaan is a key component of the Jakara Movement conference and we had a tremendous attendance.

Even as this is being live-blogged, the participants are going to get breakast, before they head out to Fresno State.  For those attending, leave your thoughts.  For those not, follow along and make sure you join us in Fresno next year.  Keep on visiting the blog for more updates.

we are the movement.

2009 Conference Notes and Updates – Part 2

Dear Jakara 2009 Registered Participant:

As June 18th soon approaches, we are excited to welcome you to this year’s Jakara Movement 2009 conference.  As a general reminder, in this email we include some pertinent information that we hope you look over to make your conference experience enjoyable and rewarding.  In this post, you will find information related to: 1) ACLU Meeting at Jakara for Female Participants; 2)Dress Code; 3) Registration; 4) Conference Commencement.

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2009 Conference Notes and Updates – Part 1

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh

Dear Registered Jakara Participants,

Although the conference is still two weeks away, we are gearing up in Fresno and eagerly excited to host you.  This year will be the best Jakara conference ever, as we come together to both commemorate and celebrate.  This year we come together to “Remember 1984”.

We have a number of updates that we wish to bring to your attention.  We will be intermittently updating you about the conference.  This email discusses: 1) artists attending; 2) your chance to share your talents; 3) the “Gift of Blood” opportunity; 4) morning Sangat; and 5) flights and carpooling.

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Sikh Artists to Perform on 1984 and Beyond at Conference

Fresh off their performances from this weekend  at When Lions Roar in Toronto and Vancouver, some of the same artists will be making a stop in Fresno at the 10th annual Jakara Movement Conference.  For those of you familiar, some of these names and talents may strike a chord.  For others, take a moment to listen to the sights and sounds of Sikh Knowledge, Humble the Poet, GNE’s Saint Soulja, and even Mandeep Sethi.  As a side note, Mandeep has the most amazing track I have ever heard by a hip-hop artist on 1984.  Make sure to check it out.

This month they will all be attending, participating, and performing at the Jakara Movement’s annual conference. With few seats left and this major addition, you will not want to miss this year’s conference as we come together to “Remember 1984.” The dates are June 18-21, 2009. Register TODAY to avoid a late fee. See you in Fresno.