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AS FBI recognizes Sikhs for Hate crime tracking, Sikh Coalition moves to Focus on Training and Prevention

As the FBI has officially recognizes Anti-Sikh hate crimes, the Sikh Coalition today announced to continue to prioritize improvements to law enforcement training. In the past, when crimes were committed against Sikhs because of their identity, local law enforcement officials sometimes failed to investigate or charge these incidents as hate crimes due to ignorance about Sikh religious practices.

FBI Finally Recognizes Sikhs in New Hate Crime Tracking Program

A community update by the Sikh Coalition says: [a]fter nearly four years of community advocacy, the Sikh Coalition is pleased to announce that the U.S. government now officially has a system in place to track hate crimes motivated by Anti-Sikh bias.

Sikh Journalist suffered Heart Attack in White House, Life saved

A Sikh journalist reportedly suffered a heart attack inside the White House, but a prompt response by US Secret Service personnel saved his life.

UK Sikh body want Akal Takht Jathedar to take strong notice of Nanak Shah Fakir

A UK based Sikh group, United Khalsa Dal, has urged Akal Takht Sahib Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh to take strong notice of controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir, which depicts the life of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji. Depicting life or character of Sikh Gurus in films etc. is prohibited under Sikh tradition.

Cook County State’s Attorney pledges to fight hate crimes against suburban Sikhs

Recent incidents and reports released by Civil rights bodies show that Sikhs are facing racial abuse in United States of America. A recent video showing classmates taunting a Sikh student on a Georgia school bus -- one of them calling the student a "terrorist" -- and the 2012 shooting at a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Wisconsin that left six dead have highlighted the problem of hate crimes against the Sikh community.

Online Petition demands ban on Nanak Shah Fakir Movie in Australia

An online petition posted on Change.org by a user named SinghStation.net (from Melbourne, Australia) demands ban on upcoming movie Nank Shah Fakir for depicting Guru Nanak Dev Ji and His family.

15 Years of Impunity: UK Sikh body calls for international inquiry into Chattisinghpora massacre

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Chittisinghpura massacre when 35 innocent Sikhs were cold bloodedly murdered in the small village two-and-a-half-hours drive from Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian occupied region of Kashmir.

South Asian Communities Link Arms for Vancouver “Path to Begampura” Conference

In 15th-century India, spiritual teacher Guru Ravidas spoke about his vision of a place called Begampura, a land without sorrow. Begampura represented the ideal society, where suffering was a thing of the past. In this place, Ravidas said, “There is no second or third status; all are equal there.”

Sikhs Welcome Supreme Court of Canada’s Loyola decision

The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark case of Loyola High School, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec. This case deals with the right of a Catholic school to teach the Christianity portion of the mandatory Ethics and Religious Culture (ERC) curriculum, from a faith-based perspective.

Nishan-E-Sikhi adviser decorated with Prime Minister Volunteer Award in Canada

A lifetime achiever and well known community activist Dr. Raghbir Singh Bains has been honored with the ‘Prime Minister’s Voluntary Award’ in recognition of his tremendous accomplishments through long years of selfless service to the society in Canada and beyond its global borders. Dr. Bains is first Indian born Canadian to get this prestigious award.

India getting desperate in countering impact of Sikh Manifesto: Sikh Federation UK

The Indian authorities, Sikhs in the UK and abroad who prop up the Indian state and Sikhs who to date have lacked the forethought to contribute and back the Sikh Manifesto just do not know how to respond to the huge impact it is having.

New Zealand: Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans [Video]

New Zealand PM John Key has also signalled that the Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans to be taken on flights.

Sikhs should be allowed to wear kirpans at World Cup matches: NZ PM Joh Key

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key recently said that the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to bar Sikh fans from wearing kirpans at World Cup matches is wrong.

SAD (Mann) announces to hold “India out of Khalistan” rallies during Modi’s visit to Canada

Ottawa, Canada: Canada unit of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) has announced to hold "India out of Khalistan" rallied during visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada.

SikhRI announces Sidak 2015 in British Columbia

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced 13th Annual Sidak Leadership Retreat for 2015. "Sidak is a distinctive leadership development program offered by Sikh Research institute (SikhRI) for young adults and professionals seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith. It is a two-week intensive immersion in Sikh culture, language, values and community through understanding bani (scripture), tvarikh (history), and rahit (discipline)" reads a release by SikhRI.

Sikh Manifesto causing a stir in India as well as the UK

A press release by the Sikh Federation UK says [o]n 16 March the Times of India carried another article on the Sikh Manifesto. So-called liberal Sikhs have questioned the need for the manifesto to touch upon grooming and forced conversions.

Inni Kaur appointed new Chair of Sikh Research Institute

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced that Inni Kaur has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors. “Since her appointment to the Board in 2010, Inni Kaur has been an active member and integral part of SikhRI’s marketing efforts as well as overseeing initiatives such as the Sikhi booklet project,” remarked the outgoing Chair Inderpreet Singh.

Modi’s visit: Canadian Sikhs Petitions PM Harper To Raise “Khalistan” Issue: Sikhs For Justice

Ahead of Narendra Modi's visit to Canada in April, rights group "Sikhs For Justice" (SFJ) has launched a petition urging PM Harper to raise with his Indian counterpart the demands of Sikh nationalists who are advocating for an independent country.

Empowering Georgia Sangat Following Viral School Bullying Video of Sikh Middle-Schooler

The Sikh Coalition reportedly worked with the local sangat in Georgia to provide a rapid media response in the wake of a viral school bullying video that was recently circulated on the Internet.

UK foreign minister responsible for India feels the heat on 1984: Sikh Federation UK

Hugo Swire, the UK Foreign Minister responsible for relations with India, yesterday made a long awaited visit to Bedford to meet Sikh representatives at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Bedford at the invitation of the local Conservative MP Richard Fuller.

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