Sikh

• Vernon city councillor Dalvir Nahal dies after lengthy battle with cancer

  'She was truly an inspirational woman who dedicated her life to helping all people, no matter the challenges she faced, personally. Her legacy is one of kindness and hope.'

  Canada

  Sep 6
• Saskatoon city council allows cremated remains to be dispersed in river

  Saskatoon's city council voted to allow cremated ashes to be dispersed in the South Saskatchewan River, which local Hindu and Sikh groups say will help new Canadians feel at home.

  Canada

  Jul 26
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• Vancouver remembers Komagata Maru on 107th anniversary of ship denied entry

  The Komagata Maru steamship arrived in Vancouver on May 23, 1914 with hundreds of British subjects from India aboard who were sent back due to their ethnicity or religion.

  Canada

  May 23
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• 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
• 25,000 COVID care kits delivered to Albertans in areas with high rates of transmission

  COVID care teams across Alberta have delivered 25,000 care packages over the past month.

  Health

  Jan 10
• The uprising of India’s farmers: The significance and history behind the worldwide protests

  A sight like no other has unfolded at border points by Delhi in India.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2020
• How Diwali will be celebrated in Edmonton during a pandemic

  A week before Diwali, the community is finding ways to celebrate safely during a pandemic.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2020
• Supreme Court won’t hear Sikh truck drivers’ challenge to workplace helmets

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a case from Sikh truck drivers seeking exemption from wearing protective helmets upon exiting their vehicles at the Port of Montreal.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
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• Indo-Canadian community in Kelowna shows appreciation for front-line health-care workers

  Approximately 100 members of Kelowna's Indo-Canadian community joined in a car parade showing their appreciation for health-care workers on Tuesday evening.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Montreal Sikh community donates to community organizations

  Montreal's Sikh community is celebrating the 550th birthday of its founder and members are sharing their wealth with those who need it most.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2019