Sikh Community

• 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
• 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 18
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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
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• Grants help continue Saskatchewan ‘acts of kindness’ during coronavirus pandemic

  Conexus Credit Union has already awarded 20 grants of $5,000 each to individuals and businesses in Saskatchewan through its Kindness Capital Fund.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
• Numerous road closures in downtown Toronto Sunday for Khalsa Day Parade

  Thousands of Sikhs will be participating in the Khalsa Day Parade in downtown Toronto on Sunday, and with that comes numerous road closures.

  Traffic

  Apr 27, 2019
• Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade sees more than 500,000 people, setting new attendance record

  The festival, which celebrates the spring harvest for the Sikh community, saw dozens of food vendors, dancers and floats pack the streets of Surrey.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2019
• After selling its temple, a small B.C. Sikh community gave the funds back to its town

  The temple in Clearwater, B.C., has posted declining numbers, but its leaders say the town deserved the money more.

  Apr 4, 2019
• Quebec passes motion against Ottawa’s directive allowing knives on planes

  Transport Canada recently announced that knife blades up to six centimetres will be allowed on domestic and most international flights.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2017
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• Fraser Health works with South Asian community to promote healthy eating

  The health authority has been teaming with local gurdwaras to make changes to their kitchen and food programs.

  Dec 18, 2016
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• B.C.’s Sikh community hosts blood drive with a message of peace

  Members of B.C.'s Sikh community are calling on people to donate blood Saturday as part of its 17th annual Sikh Nation blood drive.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2016