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Swift Justice is Needed in Response to Recent Attacks on Sikhs in California

A United Sikhs' release states that [o]ne of the latest attacks and hate crimes perpetrated against Sikhs in the United States occurred on Friday, September 30, 2016.

WSO (Canada) Concerned by Racist Graffiti Found at Fatal Alberta Motel Fire

The World Sikh Organization expresses its grave concern after reports that a fatal fire at an Alberta motel may be connected to racist graffiti found at the scene.

Save Punjab Rally in NY: Protest outside United Nations’ headquarters over India-Pakistan tensions

Several activists belonging to the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) held a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York to raise their concerns over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and its impact on the lives of the people in Punjab.

Edmonton (Canada) High School Allow Sikh Students to Wear Kirpan

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Sahib Singh Bains return to high school in Edmonton after he was told his kirpan was a weapon and would not be permitted in class.

United Sikhs Continues its Emergency Preparedness Efforts in Southern California

On the 2nd of October 2016, United Sikhs Aid held its "Emergency Preparedness for the Gurudwaras Workshop" at the Sikh Center of Orange County (SCOC) at Santa Ana, CA.

White House Responds to Khalistan Petition But Refuse to Comment on “Specific Policy Issue”

The White House has responded to a petition titled: "August 15th is NOT Independence Day For Sikhs. SUPPORT the Liberation of Indian Occupied Punjab to Create KHALISTAN".

Sikh Assaulted, Hair Cut in USA; Sikh Coalition Urges Hate Crime Investigation

The Sikh Coalition reportedly sent a letter on Oct. 07 to the Richmond Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office on behalf of Maan Singh Khalsa.

UK Govt. U-turn on Sikh regiment reflects the Xenophobia running through politics following the Brexit vote: Sikh Federation UK

In February just before the General Election Mark Francois, the Armed Forces minister said in Parliament that Lieutenant General Sir Nicholas Carter, the Chief of the General Staff was examining proposals to create a Sikh regiment and the proposal ‘may well have merit’.

US Sikh Man Racially Abused and Threatened: Media Reports

A Sikh man in the United States of America's California state said that he faced racial slur from a man who threatened to kill him, prompting the police to launch a probe into a possible hate incident.

US Congress Urges Barack Obama To Visit Sikh Gurdwara Before End of Term

In a bipartisan letter to the White House, members of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus are urging President Obama to visit a Sikh Gurdwara before the end of his presidency.

Young Minds: Sikh Global Leadership of the Future [Upcoming SikhRI Webinar]

ikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is going to hold a webinar on topic: Young Minds: Sikh Global Leadership of the Future" on October 15, 2016.

SikhNet announces Awards for Online Youth Film Festival 2016

This year, SikhNet.com hosted its 11th Annual Youth Online Film Festival. The theme of the Film Festival, “Mata Dharat - Mother Earth” focused the directors’ lenses on the environment and the future of our planet.

Brampton Councillor Want Council Build Memorial After Komagata Maru Incident

t a Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting, Brampton City Council endorsed a proposal made by Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon for the City of Brampton to commemorate the Komagata Maru incident.

Kashmiri and Sikh Diaspora in New York Stage Demonstration Against Atrocities in Kashmir

As per media reports, hundreds of Kashmiris and Sikhs recently staged a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in New York to condemn the killings of Kashmiri youth by Indian forces.

Sikh Coalition Updates about Anti-Bullying Law passed by California

As per Sikh Coalition update, California Governor Jerry Brown on September 25 signed AB 2845, a bill intended to combat bullying and discrimination in California public schools, into law.

Observations and advice to voters on elections in Punjab in 2017 by Sikh Federation UK

London: Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh activists group, has issued a document compiling ‘observations and advice to voters on elections in Punjab in ...

Quebec Court denies helmet exception for Sikh workers

As per media reports a Quebec judge has ruled Dastar (turban)-wearing Sikh truck drivers must wear hard hats (helmets) in the workplace, disallowing any exception in safety standards.

Arvind Kejriwal may skip Canada trip to avoid Controversy: Media Report

As per media reports Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal may skip his proposed trip to Canada in order to avoid any controversy before Punjab elections 2017.

Lifting of the ban of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) is a Key Achievement: Sikh Federation UK

The Sikh Federation UK recently held "National Sikh Convention" in Wolverhampton. The diaspora body of Sikhs in England, has issued a 50 page booklet to highlight its key achievements in last 12 months.

Turban Eh! event to hit University of Alberta in response to racist posters against Sikhs

In light of the recent racist posters targeting the Sikh community found around the University of Alberta campus, the University of Alberta Student Union, Sikh Students Association and World Sikh Organization of Canada, in collaboration with the local Sikh community of Edmonton, will be holding the event "Turban, Eh!"

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