Chapel Chats 2.11: Solidarity With The Sikh Community

The tragic FedEx shooting in Indianapolis continues to reverberate throughout our state and the country. Of the eight victims lost in the violence, half were part of the Sikh community, a vibrant faith group that traces its roots back centuries to the Punjab region of South Asia. What does the Sikh community believe, and how can we support them during this time? Student Producer Erica Irish examines the Sikh belief system in this short reflection and offers suggestions for how we can uplift their community in this time of grief.

Support The Victims

WTHR (April 18, 2021): Here's how you can help the families of those impacted by the mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility

Learn More

The Conversation (April 17, 2021): Sikhs in America: A religious community long misunderstood is mourning deaths in Indianapolis mass shooting

The Revealer (Dec. 21, 2017): Why Sikhs Serve: The Tradition of Seva as Justice Inspired by Love

The Sikh Coalition: Sikh Awareness Recognitions From Coast to Coast

NPR (April 18, 2021): Indianapolis Sikh Community Mourns 4 Of Its Members Killed In Shooting

YouTube (Oct. 22, 2020): Language Matters! Why I'm Reclaiming the Correct Pronunciation of Sikh