IBPOC Network Podcast Episode 1: Dr. Sharanjit Sandhra and the Sikh Heritage Museum at Gur Sikh Temple Gurdwara

In this episode, listen as IBPOC Network Coordinator Jazmin Hundal and historian Dr. Sharanjit Sandhra chat while on location at the Sikh Heritage Museum at Gur Sikh Temple Gurdwara.Jazmin and Sharn discuss representation of South Asian histories in museums, the importance of including multiple languages in exhibits, and advice for emerging BIPOC professionals in the sector. They also chat about Sharn’s work past work as a curator at this site, her current work as historian at Parks Canada, and her new consulting company Belonging Matters Consulting. Photos and links to some of the things discussed in this episode can be found below. If you’d like to get in contact with Sharn, please email her at [email protected]. We’re always looking to share stories of professionals and organizations working hard to improve representation of racialized communities! If you would like to be a guest on the IBPOC Network podcast, please reach out to Jazmin at [email protected].