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http://worldsikh.ca/news-release/first-turbaned-sikh-woman-canadian-navy-milestone-wso
NOTE: I feel a little odd posting this, since it's about me! Humbled is more like it...I'm not the type to look for the spotlight haha. p.s. the photo was taken at Khardung La - World's highest motor able...
...upon her return from India??
:winkingkaur:
Apparently, the Canadian Forces Chaplaincy submitted a review for the Dress Regulations to amend the section on members of the Sikh faith, to allow women to also tie turban in uniform. That motion was actually approved in March 2012 however the...
VANCOUVER – Decorated Canadian war veteran Lt. Col Harjit Singh Sajjan received the Order of Military Merit last Friday, one of the military’s highest recognition, the Order of Military Merit.
He is the first Sikh to receive this award and continues to be a role model for youth across the...
The sword of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a legendary Sikh leader from the early 19th century, was purchased by Calgary businessman Bob Dhillon.
Mullock's Specialist Auctioneers & Valuers / Mullock's Specialist Auctioneers & Valuers
Calgary businessman Bob Dhillon purchased the sword of Maharaja...
Toronto, 25th December
Canadian Sikh MPP Jagmeet Singh has been reportedly denied a visa to India by the Indian consulate located at Toronto, Canada. Jagmeet Singh stated that he had applied to be allowed an Indian visa on 15th November, the visa application was however rejected and sent back...
First exposed as a fraud by Christopher Hitchens, renowned twentieth-century saint Mother Teresa now appears to have been more of a monster. Via EurekAlert!:The myth of altruism and generosity surrounding Mother Teresa is dispelled in a paper by Serge Larivée and Genevieve Chenard of University...
:interestedsingh:Harbinder Singh Sewak, First Canadian Publisher to be Nominated for Sikh Award
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/PunjabAbroadCanada/First-Canadian-publisher-nominated-for-Sikh-Award/SP-Article1-1109733.aspx
Vancouver based Harbinder Singh Sewak has become the first...
Canadian Soccer Association suspends Quebec group over turban ban
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2013/06/10/canada-quebec-soccer-federation-suspended-turban.html
The Canadian Soccer Association has red carded a provincial association over its refusal to let turban-wearing children...
Canadian Sikh Coalition Secures Rights to Punjabi film “Sada Haq” in Canada
By PARMJIT SINGH
http://www.sikhsiyasat.net/2013/02/13/canadian-sikh-coalition-secures-rights-to-punjabi-film-sada-haq-in-canada/
Vancouver, BC (February 13, 2013): The Canadian Sikh Coalition is proud to...
By Jagtar Singh-
Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh proposes to move a bill for the protection of Sikh Kakars in Ontario Provincial Parliament.
http://punjabnewsline.com/news/Canadian-MP-Jagmeet-Singh-to-move-Bill-for-the-protection-of-Sikh-kakkars.html
The effort is to provide legal protection...
Turban’s role in Canadian life examined in Sikh Heritage Museum show opening Sunday
ARISSA CAHUTE
http://www.vancouverdesi.com/news/nridiaspora/exhibit-turbans-role-in-canadian-life-examined-in-sikh-heritage-museum-show-opening-sunday/462034/
About the first image attached for this...
Canadian military says no to ‘Sikh’ cadets
Published on September 30, 2012 by jruttle ( Vancouver Province )
Pargat Singh Bhurji is the director of the Friends
of the Sikh Cadet Corps Society in Surrey (B.C ).
By Cheryl Chan and Larissa Cahute
VancouverDesi.com
It was...
Canadian of Punjabi origin held with heroin worth Rs 15cr
Yudhvir Rana, TNN | Sep 27, 2012, 06.30AM IST
AMRITSAR: Canada-based international drug mafia is now roping in young Indo-Canadian youths to smuggle heroin from Punjab on allurement of handsome returns. Their nefarious plans were...
I came accross this video and I completely agree with this guy. Growing up in India till I was in Grade 3, even though I originally grew up in Chandigarh, in the school curriculum Punjabi wasn't introduced as a course taught until grade 2. At home, my parents spoke Kashmiri Punjabi (My entire...
Remembering the Legacy of a Sikh Canadian Shaheed, Bhai Meva Singh Ji
Bhai Meva Singh Ji came to Canada in 1906, a time when thousands of new Punjabi Sikh immigrants were coming to Canada looking for greener pastures and a better life. Like many Sikh pioneers, Bhai Meva Singh was employed...
The changing face of Canadian diversity
Watch for these five trends to become more present in our thoughts and discussions on how our country should go forward with immigration
By Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun - January 7, 2012
The common wisdom, from Italy to the United States, is that...
The saga of the Canadian Border Guards
Canadian border guard sentenced to five years for helping smugglers
Seattle court hands down term after guilty plea in cocaine export conspiracy
Vancouver Sun - November 7, 2011 9:47 AM
A Canada Border Services Agency border guard who helped...
Canadian centres brace for ‘occupation' as protest movement goes global
COLIN PERKEL
TORONTO— The Canadian Press
Published Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
The grassroots protest movement that swept across the United States after starting in New York almost a month ago arrives in Canada...
Happy birthday to Canadian multiculturalism
October 08, 2011
Haroon Siddiqui - The Star - Toronto
It was on Oct. 8, 1971, that Pierre Trudeau announced the policy of multiculturalism. Saturday was its 40th anniversary. Being Canadians, we did not celebrate.
Yet an overwhelming...
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