Sikh Community

• Hospital shaving elderly Sikh patient without consent ‘cannot happen again’: WSO

  As the investigation unfolds, the Sikh community expressed hope that the patient and his family will receive an explanation and that accountability will follow.

  Canada

  Sep 13
  
• Saskatchewan grants helmet exemption for Sikh motorcyclists headed to Nagar Kirtan parades

  Sikhs travelling to the Nagar Kirtan parades in Regina and Saskatoon will be exempt from following helmet laws so they can represent their religious identity by wearing a turban.

  Canada

  May 9
  
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• Intelligence suggests agents of India behind killing of B.C. Sikh leader: Trudeau

  The intelligence comes as Canada has cut off trade talks with India and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was treated to a frosty reception at the G20 summit in India.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2023
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• New panel in B.C. park highlights Sikh community’s efforts to support Komagata Maru passengers

  The plaque was designed by the Descendants of the Komogata Maru Society and the city to inspire people everywhere to stand up to hatred, racism and discrimination.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022
• Ottawa police vow outreach to Sikh community after false Parliament Hill bomb tip

  When the RCMP probe finishes, Ottawa police will review the incident and community feedback to look at how it can improve its response to similar incidents.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
• Community mourns slain UBC Okanagan security guard who recently became permanent resident

  'Her parents are in India and they are on their way here,' Paramjit Singh Patara said, adding that the Sikh community is trying to figure out the best way to support them.

  Crime

  Mar 1, 2022
• Sikh activists asking for apology for removal of vigil group from Okanagan temple

  Vigil organizer, Atul Verma, is asking for an apology from temple leaders for how the situation was handled.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2022
• Indianapolis ‘still reeling’ over FedEx shooting that left 8 dead, governor says

  On April 15 a former FedEx employee fatally shot eight people, including four members of Indianapolis' Sikh community, before killing himself.

  World

  May 1, 2021
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• Indianapolis’ Sikh community calls for U.S. gun reforms after FedEx shooting

  The attack was another blow to the Asian American community a month after authorities said six people of Asian descent were killed by a gunman in the Atlanta area.

  World

  Apr 17, 2021
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• ‘Complex barriers’: Spreading COVID-19 messaging to Canada’s non-English speakers

  Coronavirus has disproportionately affected visible minorities in Canada. What efforts are being made to communicate public health guidance to this vulnerable population?

  Health

  Mar 1, 2021