Sikh Diaspora

Dal Khalsa president along with Sikh Federation leaders met Member of European Parliament in Brussels to discuss a range of issues

Dal Khalsa president along with Sikh Federation (UK) leaders met Member of the European Parliament Mr Sion Simon in Brussels (Belgium) to discuss a range of issues, including human rights situation, Indian Government's indifferent attitude and repressive policies towards religious minorities and lower caste.

Sikh Community Stands United in Orlando: Sikh Coalition

One week ago, a gunman walked into a LGBTQ nightclub and murdered 49 innocent people and wounded 53 more. The deadliest shooting in U.S. history became the 133rd mass shooting in the United States this year.

Remembering June 1984 Ghallughara: The wounds that never heal

It happened 32 years ago but it feels as if it was yesterday-the heart, body and the mind still feels the tremors of the emotional earthquake it caused.

Post Orlando: Prayers, Caution & Know Your Rights- Sikh Coalition

In the wake of the violent tragedy that took at least 50 innocent lives in Orlando during the early hours of this morning, the Sikh Coalition recognizes that America is in mourning as authorities investigate and respond to this heinous act of violence.

Portugal court dismisses Pamma’s complaint against Punjab cops on technical grounds

A Portugal court has reportedly dismissed a criminal complaint moved by Sikh activist Paramjit Singh Pamma against Punjab police officers for alleged human rights abuses.

SikhRI releases Summer Curriculum dedicated to learning history and profound wisdom of Guru Granth Sahib

Sikh Research Institute has announced the launch of its summer curriculum, dedicated to learning the history and profound wisdoms of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

WSO Deeply Disappointed by Defeat of Ontario Sikh Genocide Motion

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has expressed deep disappointed by the Ontario Liberal Government's vote against a motion recognizing the November 1984 attacks on Sikhs as a genocide.

1984: After the Darkness – Upcoming Webinar by SikhRI on June 04

The Sikh Research Institute is going to hold it's next webinar on topic: "1984: After the Darkness". It will be presented by S. Harinder Singh.

Canadian Minister Ralph Goodale responds to media queries about Indian Media reports on alleged armed training camps in Canada [Video]

Canadian Minister Ralph Goodale responds to media queries about Indian Media reports on alleged armed training camps in Canada.

Indian Agencies’ alert to Canada on Sikh activism: Indian rulers creating boegy of so-called terrorism, Dal Khalsa

According to a press release issued the Dal Khalsa, [S]ikh leader Gajinder Singh living in exile has taken strong objection to his name being linked to alleged efforts to revive terror activities in India from Canadian soil saying his organisation Dal Khalsa was pursuing its political objective of Khalistan through peaceful and democratic means.

Sikh Education Council launches International Journal of Sikh Studies

The Sikh Education Council (SEC), a UK based Sikh education and research organization, has announced the publication of a new academic journal titled ‘International Journal of Sikh Studies’.

WSO welcomes Komagata Maur apology; Calls for inclusion in school Curricula

World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes today's apology by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on behalf of the Government of Canada for the Canadian Government's decision in 1914 to refuse entry to the Komagata Maru.

Full Text of speech of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau making apology for Komagata Maur

Ottawa, Canada: Canadian Prime Minister on May 18 offered official apology for 1914 Komagata Maru incident in the House of Commons. Here is a text of ...

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau offers apology for Komagata Maru incident [Full Video]

Today I rise in this House to offer an apology on behalf of the government of Canada, for our role in the Komagata Maru incident, said PM Justin Trudeau.

WSO welcomes new office of human rights, freedom and inclusion

The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the Government of Canada's launch of the Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion (OHRFI). OHRFI is the successor to the Office of Religious Freedoms.

Capt. Amarinder seeks revision of socalled Blacklist of Sikhs; Renews allegations against SFJ

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Capt Amarinder Singh has suggested that the ‘blacklist’ of the Sikh living in various countries should be revised. He said that all those who went abroad for “political asylum” were not (alleged) "anti-national" and further maintained that "most of them were actually the job seekers".

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh introduces bill on motorcycle helmet exemption for Sikhs

This week, Bramalea Gore Malton MPP Jagmeet Singh re-introduced his bill from 2013 which if passed, would exempt practicing members of the Sikh faith who habitually wear a Turban from the requirement to wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle in Ontario.

Canada: B.C. Sikh Community Responds to Alberta Fires

Wildfires have destroyed at least 1,600 homes in Alberta, Canada, and forced the mandatory evacuation of 88,000 people -- including the entire city of Fort McMurray.

FSO (UK) to probe incident of clash inside Birmingham Sikh Gurdwara

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) has announced to hold a probe into an incident of clash inside Guru Nanak Gurdwara, High Street, Smethwick in Birmingham.

Shoes hurled at Capt. Amarinder Singh in Fresno, California; Khalistan slogans raised

As per media reports shoes and bottles were hurled at former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh during a gathering in Fresno, California yesterday.

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