13 - Kiran Chahal - Discussing Sikhi and decolonial theories

In this episode of the Khalis Podcast, Kiranjot Chahal of the Decolonized Library Project based in Toronto, speaks about postsecular and postmodern theories, as well as decolonial scholarship and work.We discuss Sikhi and Gurmat in relation to these theories and consider the role of the Sikhs within spaces that seek to address the problems caused by coloniality.Kiranjot is an academic, writer and educator with a BA in the study of Religion and an MA in Religion, Culture and Global Justice. Her doctoral research centers on bodies of literature that concern postsecularism, postcolonial theories, as well as ideas in the philosophy of religion.Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishingIf you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.Thank you for listening.Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh.