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<blockquote data-quote="Archived_Member16" data-source="post: 173504" data-attributes="member: 884"><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Canadian military says no to ‘Sikh’ cadets</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong>Published on September 30, 2012 by jruttle ( Vancouver Province ) </strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong><img src="http://vancouverdesi.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sikh_cadet-300x187.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong><span style="color: Red">Pargat Singh Bhurji is the director of the Friends </span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong><span style="color: Red">of the Sikh Cadet Corps Society in Surrey (B.C ).</span></strong></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong>By Cheryl Chan and Larissa Cahute</strong></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"><strong>VancouverDesi.com</strong></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">It was supposed to be a historic moment, the culmination of two years of work and the start of an exciting program for about 60 Surrey kids.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">But Canada’s first ever Sikh cadet corps has already ran into some opposition — over its name.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“We were told there was a problem with the naming,” said Pargat Singh Bhurji, director of the Friends of the Sikh Cadet Corps Society. “There was a hesitation over the word ‘Sikh.’ ”</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">The opposition to the name — the 3300 British Columbian Royal Army Cadet (Surrey Sikhs) — was raised in a Sept. 13 meeting between the Sikh cadet corps organizers and representatives from the Canadian cadet program.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">According to Kimberley Caron, a Department of National Defence spokeswoman for Cadet organizations, officials believe the use of the word “Sikh” gives the wrong idea.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“The issue is it’s got to be all inclusive,” she said, adding the name insinuates non-Sikh youth can’t join. “You want to make sure that the program is all inclusive for all Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 18,” she said. “We want Sikh youth to join; we want non-Sikh youth to join … everybody.”</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">But according to organizers in Surrey, they’d been in discussions with the military for about a year and no one had objected to the new unit’s name and they had received the green light each step of the way.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">The society has used the name Friends of the Sikh Cadet Corps Society to open a bank account, send out official letters and recruit members. Uniforms and shoes and special turbans have already been ordered.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">An official launch was scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Sikh Academy in Surrey.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“Then in a matter of weeks’ time, there is a problem … I think it’s ridiculous,” said Bhurji. “It was like the carpet was pulled out underneath our feet.”</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">But Caron said “it’s only coming to light now because they (the unit) were ready to start parading.”</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">The Canadian Forces is responsible for making sure the necessary components are present in a cadet corps, like the right leadership, sponsorship, community support and name.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“In this case the Canadian Forces is not satisfied that all the proponents are there,” she said. “The word Sikh has not been approved … and we have other concerns in making sure the right leadership and support for the corps (is there).</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“You would want to make sure the name was actually approved prior to paying and setting all of that up.”</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Bhurji notes the program has been open and pluralistic. Some regiments have names with cultural connotations such as the Canadian Scottish Regiment or Irish Regiment.</span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy">On Sept. 16, organizers were told the Department of National Defence will be involved in the decision on the name. But two weeks later, the issue still hasn’t been resolved, leaving some families feeling misled and frustrated.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Avtar Gill said his 11-year-old son Mehtab had been counting down the day until the launch.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“He was very excited. He’s asking me every day, ‘When are we starting?’” said the Surrey dad.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Gill had enrolled Mehtab in a Delta cadet corps two years ago, but with no other Sikhs or East Indians or Asians in the group, Mehtab never felt like he fit in. After two sessions, he decided to quit.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Gill is baffled over the holdup.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“I don’t understand why this is an issue,” he said. “The word ‘Sikh’ means ‘learner.’ I don’t see why anyone would have an issue with that name.”</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Sikhs come from a long military lineage. In the First World War, more than 65,000 Sikh soldiers fought for the British, and another 300,000 Sikhs served in Second World War.</span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy">Caron said they’ve offered the group a number of alternative names that they believe still celebrate Sikh heritage, like naming it after a prominent Sikh leader, veteran or community member.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">But without “Sikh” in the name, the cadet corps would not have drawn as much interest, said Bhurji, a pediatrician at B.C. Children’s Hospital. He stressed that while the kids who signed up may be Sikhs, they are also Canadians.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“These are kids brought up here who have Canadian values and want to serve their country,” he said, estimating 10 to 15 per cent of the members will serve in the Canadians’ army, navy and air force as adults.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Caron said “it’s sad to see it’s sort of taken this turn,” because the group is “great for community pride with Sikh traditions with multiculturalism and pluralism in Canada.”</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Sikh cadet corps founder Harbinder Singh Sewak, publisher of the South Asian Post, said he is optimistic the issue will be resolved.</span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">“We are working very hard to get some kind of resolution to this. The community is anxious to get this going.”</span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong>source: </strong><a href="http://vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/canadian-military-says-no-to-sikh-cadets/" target="_blank">http://vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/canadian-military-says-no-to-sikh-cadets/</a></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 173504, member: 884"] [COLOR="Navy"][B][SIZE="5"]Canadian military says no to ‘Sikh’ cadets[/SIZE] Published on September 30, 2012 by jruttle ( Vancouver Province ) [IMG]http://vancouverdesi.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sikh_cadet-300x187.jpg[/IMG] [COLOR="Red"]Pargat Singh Bhurji is the director of the Friends of the Sikh Cadet Corps Society in Surrey (B.C ).[/COLOR] By Cheryl Chan and Larissa Cahute VancouverDesi.com[/B] It was supposed to be a historic moment, the culmination of two years of work and the start of an exciting program for about 60 Surrey kids. But Canada’s first ever Sikh cadet corps has already ran into some opposition — over its name. “We were told there was a problem with the naming,” said Pargat Singh Bhurji, director of the Friends of the Sikh Cadet Corps Society. “There was a hesitation over the word ‘Sikh.’ ” The opposition to the name — the 3300 British Columbian Royal Army Cadet (Surrey Sikhs) — was raised in a Sept. 13 meeting between the Sikh cadet corps organizers and representatives from the Canadian cadet program. According to Kimberley Caron, a Department of National Defence spokeswoman for Cadet organizations, officials believe the use of the word “Sikh” gives the wrong idea. “The issue is it’s got to be all inclusive,” she said, adding the name insinuates non-Sikh youth can’t join. “You want to make sure that the program is all inclusive for all Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 18,” she said. “We want Sikh youth to join; we want non-Sikh youth to join … everybody.” But according to organizers in Surrey, they’d been in discussions with the military for about a year and no one had objected to the new unit’s name and they had received the green light each step of the way. The society has used the name Friends of the Sikh Cadet Corps Society to open a bank account, send out official letters and recruit members. Uniforms and shoes and special turbans have already been ordered. An official launch was scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Sikh Academy in Surrey. “Then in a matter of weeks’ time, there is a problem … I think it’s ridiculous,” said Bhurji. “It was like the carpet was pulled out underneath our feet.” But Caron said “it’s only coming to light now because they (the unit) were ready to start parading.” The Canadian Forces is responsible for making sure the necessary components are present in a cadet corps, like the right leadership, sponsorship, community support and name. “In this case the Canadian Forces is not satisfied that all the proponents are there,” she said. “The word Sikh has not been approved … and we have other concerns in making sure the right leadership and support for the corps (is there). “You would want to make sure the name was actually approved prior to paying and setting all of that up.” Bhurji notes the program has been open and pluralistic. Some regiments have names with cultural connotations such as the Canadian Scottish Regiment or Irish Regiment. On Sept. 16, organizers were told the Department of National Defence will be involved in the decision on the name. But two weeks later, the issue still hasn’t been resolved, leaving some families feeling misled and frustrated. Avtar Gill said his 11-year-old son Mehtab had been counting down the day until the launch. “He was very excited. He’s asking me every day, ‘When are we starting?’” said the Surrey dad. Gill had enrolled Mehtab in a Delta cadet corps two years ago, but with no other Sikhs or East Indians or Asians in the group, Mehtab never felt like he fit in. After two sessions, he decided to quit. Gill is baffled over the holdup. “I don’t understand why this is an issue,” he said. “The word ‘Sikh’ means ‘learner.’ I don’t see why anyone would have an issue with that name.” Sikhs come from a long military lineage. In the First World War, more than 65,000 Sikh soldiers fought for the British, and another 300,000 Sikhs served in Second World War. Caron said they’ve offered the group a number of alternative names that they believe still celebrate Sikh heritage, like naming it after a prominent Sikh leader, veteran or community member. But without “Sikh” in the name, the cadet corps would not have drawn as much interest, said Bhurji, a pediatrician at B.C. Children’s Hospital. He stressed that while the kids who signed up may be Sikhs, they are also Canadians. “These are kids brought up here who have Canadian values and want to serve their country,” he said, estimating 10 to 15 per cent of the members will serve in the Canadians’ army, navy and air force as adults. Caron said “it’s sad to see it’s sort of taken this turn,” because the group is “great for community pride with Sikh traditions with multiculturalism and pluralism in Canada.” Sikh cadet corps founder Harbinder Singh Sewak, publisher of the South Asian Post, said he is optimistic the issue will be resolved. “We are working very hard to get some kind of resolution to this. The community is anxious to get this going.” [B]source: [/B][url]http://vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/canadian-military-says-no-to-sikh-cadets/[/url][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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