Sikhs in Canada

Canadian Sikhs to mark April as annual Sikh Heritage Month; Opening in Ontario on April 1

The Sikh Heritage Month Foundation along with the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) and City of Brampton have announced the third annual Sikh Heritage Month.

Indian Diplomats Creating Atmosphere of Intimidation under the Garb of Community Outreach in Canada: Sikhs For Justice (SFJ)

The increased activism of the Sikh diaspora in Canada for propagating their right to self determination has pushed the Indian state into defensive mode

Sikhs Across Canada Deliver Valentine’s Care Packages to Women’s Shelters

For the fourth year in a row, Sikhs across Canada, in partnership with the World Sikh Organization of Canada, joined to take part in the One Billion Rising movement by providing care packages, treats and baked goods to approximately 1500 women and children in shelters in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Sikh and Kashmiri Diaspora Activism Upsets India

The Indian government is becoming ever apprehensive due t0 increased coordination between Sikh and Kashmiri groups, particularly in organising protests in

Ajj Di Awaaz Radio Host Sukhdev Singh Bereaved; Father Passes away

Ajj Di Awaaz radio host S. Sukhdev Singh- who is known for holding discussion on Panthic issues on his radio show, was bereaved as his father, Bapu Avtar Singh Gill, passed away.

Hate Crimes on the Rise: Sikh Gurdwara Vandalized With Hate Message in Calgary

The Sikh community in Calgary, Canada is shocked that last Thursday their place of worship was vandalized by graffiti depicting a swastika, which is generally associated with symbols of racial hatred.

Sukhbir Badal Condemned Vandalism of a Gurudwara in Calagary

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal yesterday strongly condemned the defacing of a Gurudwara sahib in Calagary of Canada.

World Sikh Organization condemns racist vandalism of Calgary Gurdwara Sahib

The World Sikh Organization of Canada condemns the racist vandalism of the Sikh Society of Calgary that took place early on Thursday morning. The racist graffiti included a swastika and profanity.

Ontario’s NDP Deputy Leader Jagmeet Singh and Singh Khalsa Seva Club encourage all to donate this holiday season

MPP Jagmeet Singh along with the Singh Khalsa Seva Club delivered four loads and over 2300 pounds of food in addition to blankets, to Knights Table on Sunday.

World Sikh Organization (WSO) Statement on International Human Rights Day

Today we mark International Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Addressed Sikh Gathering on Parkash Gurpurab in Brampton

N.D.P Leader Andrea Horwath and Canadian Member of Provincial Parliament and deputy leader Jagmeet Singh addressed the gathering of hundreds of Sikhs at Gurudwara Sahib of the city of Brampton on the occasion of Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji.

Sikhs in BC Organize Blood Donation Drive in Memory of Sikh Genocide 1984

Volunteers from BC's Sikh community has set up a blood donation drive in the city of Surrey and Kelowna as part of 17th annual Sikh Nation blood drive.

WSO Canada Condemns Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Ottawa

WSO condemns the vandalism of three Jewish centers in Ottawa that have been spray-painted with swastikas and hate messaging. Most recently, the Machzikei Hadas synagogue was defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti last night.

Jagmeet Singh MPP’s statement at Legislative Assembly of Ontario on Sikh Genocide 1984

Jagmeet Singh, MPP (Bramalea—Gore—Malton), made a statement in the concerned provincial Parliament about the Sikh Genocide 1984.

Sikh News Canada: WSO Congratulates Sarabjit Singh (Sabi) Marwah on Senate Appointment

World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has offers its congratulations to Sarabjit (Sabi) Singh Marwah on being appointed Canada's first Sikh senator.

Sikh Family’s Motel Gutted in Canada; Racist Graffiti Found

Sikh family-owned motel in Canada has been gutted in a fire that claimed one life while injuring three others as the police discovered racist graffiti on the property, raising suspicions of foul play in the incident.

Sikh body expresses condolences on the passing of former Alberta premier, Jim Prentice

The World Sikh Organization of Canada expresses sincere condolences on the passing of former Alberta premier, Jim Prentice.

WSO (Canada) Concerned by Racist Graffiti Found at Fatal Alberta Motel Fire

The World Sikh Organization expresses its grave concern after reports that a fatal fire at an Alberta motel may be connected to racist graffiti found at the scene.

Edmonton (Canada) High School Allow Sikh Students to Wear Kirpan

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Sahib Singh Bains return to high school in Edmonton after he was told his kirpan was a weapon and would not be permitted in class.

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh reintroduced bill for Sikh motorcycle helmet exemption

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton) introduced a bill today calling for an exemption to motorcycle helmet laws for turbaned Sikhs.

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