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Obama Head-Covering Controversy Unnecessary: WSO

Ottawa October 20, 2010:  The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is disappointed to learn that US President Barack Obama may cancel his visit to Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple)  in Amritsar India due to concerns over the Sikh tradition of covering the head.  While all people, regardless of background, religion, gender or class are welcome to visit Gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship), visitors must cover their heads as per Sikh tradition. Read more »

Opening Remarks - Prem Singh Vinning, President WSO Canada

Submitted by WSO Staff on Sun, 06/06/2010 - 04:15

June 3, 2010

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Honourable Guests; Ladies and gentlemen:

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the 25th Parliamentary Dinner organized by the World Sikh Organization of Canada.

For the benefit of our guests let me briefly touch on who Sikhs are and what WSO does.

The Sikh religion was revealed and taught through Guru Nanak in the form of Ten Gurus (1469 -1708), and now through Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Scripture) and the community of Sikhs. We are a world wide community of 25 million. Read more »

Why Canada should not have backed off on visa

Why Canada should not have backed off on visa
The Times Of India
04/06/2010
by: 
Manoj Mitta

Friends, I am honored by this opportunity to speak to such a distinguished audience, including so many MPs and diplomats. I am also honored to be speaking at this historic venue of the Canadian Parliament. Since my visit to Canada comes close on the heels of a controversy over the denial of visas to security personnel from India, I cannot help starting my address with a reference to it. This unforeseen controversy had served to highlight the seamy side of the Indian democracy. Read more »

Vaisakhi celebration: A community of givers

Vaisakhi celebration: A community of givers
Canwest News Service
16/04/2010

Doling out the hot jelebis at the communal kitchen in Surrey's Dasmesh Darbar Sikh temple, Babar Singh Tumber calls out to a group of young men enjoying his fare to remind them of the work to be done.

"We need to clean the Nishan Sahib," says the turbaned contractor, referring to the towering flagpole, which rises some 42 metres above the ground outside the gurdwara at the foot of 85th Avenue in Surrey.

The annual Vaisakhi parade draws thousands to the streets of Surrey: Photo by Arlen RedekopThe annual Vaisakhi parade draws thousands to the streets of Surrey: Photo by Arlen Redekop

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Sikhs want apology from convention centre over kirpan issue

Sikhs want apology from convention centre over kirpan issue
Calgary Sun
05/08/2009
by: 
Tarina White

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is calling on Calgary Telus Convention Centre management to apologize for shutting down a concert after some ticket holders refused to remove their ceremonial daggers.

Jasbeer Singh, spokesman for the World Sikh Organization of Canada, yesterday said he's furious about the decision because the Supreme Court of Canada has already ruled that banning kirpans infringes on Charter guarantees of religious freedom. Read more »

World Sikh Organization Extends Condolences

The Sikh community of Canada joins the nation of Pakistan and all friends of democracy in mourning the tragic death of Mrs. Benazir Bhutto.

Her love for the people and nation of Pakistan and pursuit of economic, political and societal development through democratic means gave her the courage of conviction and conscience to continue her struggle against formidable odds. Read more »

WSO Intervener in the Air India Inquiry

Ottawa - As an intervener in the Air India Inquiry, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) made an opening statement outlining today presented information regarding the Sikh community to the Air India Inquiry, and requested vigilance in the terminology employed to discuss the events surrounding Air India, flight 182. Read more »

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