Follow the Speaking Tour of Dr. Nijher

On September 11, 2001, Sikh-American Dr. Navinderdeep Singh Nijher was one of the first doctors at Ground Zero to set up a triage center in front of the World Trade Center. He worked tirelessly and effortlessly alongside other doctors, helping with the wounded on that fateful day. Beginning September 4, 2002, Sikh Communications Council organized a 10-day speaking tour for Dr. Nijher. He was interviewed by the media, and also visited Rotary Clubs, churches, synagogues and offices sharing his unique and inspiring story. The tour covered the following cities: San Francisco, Fremont, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, New York, Boston and Washington DC.

News and links related to Dr. Nijher's speaking tour were added to this page as the tour progressed.

Dr. Navinderdeep Singh Nijher Bio

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Day 1

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Day 2

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Day 3

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Days 4 and 5

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Day 6

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Day 7

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Day 8

Dr. Nijher Speaking Tour: Summary


Sikh Doctor Faced Anti-Arab Prejudice
KRON Channel 4 News Story
September 4, 2002

About Sikh Communications Council: The Sikh Communications Council (SikhCom)is an IRS recognized, 501c3 non-profit organization funded by the Sikh Community with the goal of educating the American public about Sikhs.