Breton Sikh Association
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Serving Our Community
with Compassion & Seva

The Breton Sikh Association brings people together through selfless service, equality, and compassion — rooted in the heart of Cape Breton.

1,200+
Volunteers
85+
Projects
40k+
Hours Served
12
Communities
Our Mission

Empowering Cape Breton
Through Seva

The Breton Sikh Association brings people together through the Sikh principle of Seva — selfless service. We believe every act of kindness, no matter how small, strengthens the fabric of our community.

Guided by equality, compassion, and community service, we work alongside Cape Bretonians of all backgrounds to build a stronger, more connected Nova Scotia.

🌿 Equality
🤝 Compassion
✨ Seva
🍁 Cape Breton Proud
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Who We Are

A grassroots organization born from Sikh values, serving Cape Breton with heart, humility, and purpose. Open to all — regardless of faith or background.

Seva Selfless Service
"
Recognize the human race as one.
— Guru Gobind Singh Ji  ·  The spirit guiding our work in Cape Breton
What We Do

Our Community Programs

From free meals to youth mentorship, here's how we serve Cape Breton every day.

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Langar — Community Meals

Free meals open to everyone. Our langar brings neighbours together around shared food and fellowship.

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Environmental Clean-Ups

Volunteer-led clean-ups of parks, beaches, and public spaces across Cape Breton.

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Youth Mentorship

Connecting young people with mentors, tutoring, and life-skills programs to reach their potential.

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Elderly Support

Visiting and advocating for elderly community members so no one feels isolated or forgotten.

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Food Drives

Regular food drives and donations to local food banks to help families facing food insecurity.

Our People

Meet The Team

Dedicated volunteers and leaders committed to serving Cape Breton with heart and purpose.

👩🏽‍💼Founder
Maya Thompson
Executive Director

15 years in community organizing. Founded BSA to bring Sikh values of service to Cape Breton.

👨🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼Programs
Carlos Rivera
Program Manager

Designs and manages flagship volunteering initiatives across 12 Cape Breton communities.

👩🏻‍🏫Outreach
Priya Nair
Community Outreach

Builds relationships with schools, local organisations, and government to expand our reach.

👨🏼‍💻Coordinator
James Okafor
Volunteer Coordinator

Ensures every volunteer has a meaningful and impactful experience with BSA.

Want to Make a Difference?

Join our growing family of volunteers and help us serve Cape Breton with compassion and equality.

Join as a Volunteer
Contact Us

Want to Know More or
Get Involved?

Whether you want to volunteer, partner with us, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.

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Location
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
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Email
info@bretonsikh.org
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Phone
+1 (902) 555-0182