Canadian Sikh Coalition

Indian Transnational Repression Must Not Be Left Unaddressed: Sikh Organizations

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

India repeats rhetoric against Sikh in Canada; Media claims Canadian minister commit to curb pro-Khalistan activism

UK role in June 1984 invasion – “Condemn PM Thatcher’s Decision to Assist Indira Gandhi” – Sikh Groups demand “Resolution” in British Parliament

30 Years of Confusing path – British involvement in June 1984 assault

RISE AGAIN by: Moninder Singh (Director, Canadian Sikh Coalition)

Canadian Foreign Affairs says it never received security request from Sukhbir Badal

Sukhbir Badal should either face the Sikh Diaspora or quit the post of SAD president: Dal Khalsa

Sikh groups in Canada to go after Punjab cops indulged in crimes against humanity & torture

Fearing litigation Punjab Dy. CM Sukhbir Badal cancels visit to Canada

Sikhs of Canada demand a review & cancellation of Sukhbir Badal’s visa

Producers of Punjabi movie Sadda Haq to visit Toronto from May 28 to June 3

Canadian Sikh Coalition meets with German Consulate regarding the case of Prof. Bhullar

Prof. Bhullar’s Death Sentence – International NGOs file “Urgent Appeal” With United Nations

BC Sikhs join global movement rallying for Prof. Bhullar’s release

Ban on Sadda Haq – Silencing minority communities is nothing new for the so-called world’s largest democracy: CSC

Overwhelming response for film Sadda Haq in Calgary, Alberta – Punjabi movie based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab

First screening of Bhaar – the unthinkable burden to take place in Surrey, BC on March 23 & 24

Canadian Sikh Coalition Secures Rights to Punjabi film “Sada Haq” in Canada

Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates respond to Sikh Organizations’ questionnaire

Bahaar – Unthinkable Burdon : a film on the real life story of a young Sikh male tortured by Indian police

Red rivers of Punjab – A history of violance & corruption under Badal regime

A letter to Egypt from Punjab (Canadian Sikh Coalition)

India brings back draconian law to supress dissent – Canadian Sikh Coalition

Harper and India: Conversations on extremism

Three decades after Operation Bluestar – biased media outlets still stalk the Sikh Community

Canadian Sikh Coalition urges NY Sikh Arts and Film Festival to boycott Indian dignitaries

Over 20,000 petitions signed across North America against detention of Sikh leaders in Punjab

Sikh Diaspora initiated efforts against undemocratic detention of Sikh leadership in Punjab

Detention of ADPP leaders: CSC to ensure that political activists are not subjected to state sanctioned violence

CSC takes strong exception to India’s claims & Canadian Minister John Baird’s disparaging remarks against Sikhs

Indian Overseas Congress & Khalistan Issue – Canadian Sikhs appeal to Akal Takhat Sahib

Indian High Commission’s objections are another attempt to stretch Indian State’s long arm of repression to Canadian soil: CSC

Canadian Sikhs Commemorate 28th Anniversary of June 1984 Ghallughara

Injustice with Sikhs in India – HRW recommendations are welcomed, but they are not a solution: CSC

Canadian Sikhs applaud MP Jasbir Sandhu and NDP Caucus

Turban santching by Police infringes religious rights: Canadian Sikh Coalition

Cash for vote proves Indian Democracy is non-existant

Canadian Sikh Diaspora want scrutiny of Sikh man’s custodial death

Shooting of Elk Groove Sikhs threatens Freedom of Religion: Canadian Sikh Coalition

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Canadian Sikh Coalition

Indian Transnational Repression Must Not Be Left Unaddressed: Sikh Organizations

July 4, 2024

July 3, 2024 — Today, the World Sikh Organization of Canada and the Sikh Coalition in the United States issued the following joint statement: “The Sikh community remains under threat from transnational repression perpetrated by the government of India.” “In some regards, our respective countries are taking this issue seriously. In the United States, a […]

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

June 14, 2016

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.

India repeats rhetoric against Sikh in Canada; Media claims Canadian minister commit to curb pro-Khalistan activism

October 15, 2014

New Delhi: India has reportedly repeated it's rhetoric against Sikh activists in Canada. As per Indian media reprots, India's Minister of external affairs, Sushma Swaraj, raised the issue of pro-Khalistan Sikh activism in Canada with John Baird, Foreign Minister of Canada. John Baird is currently on visit to India.

UK role in June 1984 invasion – “Condemn PM Thatcher’s Decision to Assist Indira Gandhi” – Sikh Groups demand “Resolution” in British Parliament

January 15, 2014

New York, USA (January 15, 2014): With the information going public that Special Air Service (SAS) of United Kingdom was involved in planning the invasion of Golden Temple in 1984, “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) an international human rights group with the support of Sikh groups across World announced that British Parliament should immediately pass a “Resolution that action of PM Thatcher of colluding with Indira Gandhi to attack the holiest Sikh shrine was wrong”.

30 Years of Confusing path – British involvement in June 1984 assault

January 14, 2014

We all have perspectives and we all have motives, that’s just the way it is. The recently released information in regards to British Government involvement in planning the June 1984 assault on Darbar Sahib is providing the Sikh community with an abundance of both.

RISE AGAIN by: Moninder Singh (Director, Canadian Sikh Coalition)

November 28, 2013

As Bhai Gurbaksh Singh continues on his crusade which ultimately will see him on this hunger strike until his death, we as a community have gone back to squabbling amongst one another. Forget the “is a hunger strike a valid form of protest within Sikhi” type questions, we’re far more cynical.

Canadian Foreign Affairs says it never received security request from Sukhbir Badal

August 29, 2013

Vancouver/ Canada (August 29, 2013): It is learnt that the Canada has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons.

Sukhbir Badal should either face the Sikh Diaspora or quit the post of SAD president: Dal Khalsa

August 23, 2013

Amritsar/ Hoshiarpur, Punjab (August 23, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN): the Dal Khalsa has slammed the SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal from running away in facing the Sikh Diaspora and urged him to resign from party presidency’.

Sikh groups in Canada to go after Punjab cops indulged in crimes against humanity & torture

August 23, 2013

Ontario, Canada (August 23, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh diaspora organizations of Canada like the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) are planning to chase and target Punjab cops for their role in torture of Canadian citizens in Punjab. As per information CSC and SFJ are planning to prepare a case, which will be presented to the Canadian government, declaring Punjab police force as violator of human rights so as to deny its officers visas to that country.

Fearing litigation Punjab Dy. CM Sukhbir Badal cancels visit to Canada

August 23, 2013

Ontario/ New Delhi, Canada/ India (August 23, 2013): As per recent reports the deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal has cancelled his planned 10-day visit to Canada on August 22, 2013 after the Canadian government said that they will not offer any immunity to him against any civil suit that may be filed against him there. They have also allegedly refused to provide him security during the trip.

Sikhs of Canada demand a review & cancellation of Sukhbir Badal’s visa

August 12, 2013

Ottawa, Canada (August 12, 2013): As per information extended by Moninder Singh Director/Spokesman of Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC), the CSC earlier had written a letter to Hon’ble Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration Canada, on the admission of Punjab Police Sub Inspector Surjit Singh, murdering 83 Sikhs in early 1990s at the direct orders of his senior police officers, naming present Police Commissioner Ludhiana Paramjit Singh Gill and an admission of direct link with DGP K.P.S.Gill., in carrying out the “Encounters”, executions in Punjab from 1980-1995.

Producers of Punjabi movie Sadda Haq to visit Toronto from May 28 to June 3

May 25, 2013

Toronto, Canada (May 25, 2013): According to information shared by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the producers and actors of the recently released block buster hit Sadda Haq, Kuljinder Singh Sidhu and Dinesh Sood, will be visiting the city of Toronto and surrounding areas from May 28th to June 3rd.

Canadian Sikh Coalition meets with German Consulate regarding the case of Prof. Bhullar

April 21, 2013

We deliver this statement as a delegation from the Canadian Sikh Coalition on behalf of the Sikh community of Canada. We are an umbrella organization currently representing over 87 Sikh organizations across Canada with 300,000+ members who are extremely concerned about recent events involving Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar.

Prof. Bhullar’s Death Sentence – International NGOs file “Urgent Appeal” With United Nations

April 18, 2013

New York, United States (April 18, 2013): Seeking United Nations intervention, international human rights NGOs have approached UN’s Special Rapporteur on Torture after the denial of commutation plea by the Supreme Court of death row convict Devenderpal Singh Bhullar.

BC Sikhs join global movement rallying for Prof. Bhullar’s release

April 17, 2013

Vancouver, BC (April 17, 2013): According to a release by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) on Thursday April 18 at 6:00 pm Sikhs from across the Lower Mainland of BC will be joining thousands of other Sikhs across the globe as they will unite at the Vancouver Art Gallery before marching to the Indian Consulate Office in downtown Vancouver, to rally against the illegal death sentencing of Professor Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar of Punjab.

Ban on Sadda Haq – Silencing minority communities is nothing new for the so-called world’s largest democracy: CSC

April 6, 2013

Vancouver, BC (April 05, 2013): According to the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the much anticipated Punjabi Film "Sadda Haq" has been banned by the Punjab Government, even after it was passed by the Censor Board and cleared all legal matters via the Supreme Court of India.

Overwhelming response for film Sadda Haq in Calgary, Alberta – Punjabi movie based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab

March 22, 2013

Vancouver, BC (March 20, 2013): After securing the distribution rights to the film “Sadda Haq” in Canada, the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) is seeing a wave of support from communities across Canada in regards to the film that was initially banned by the controversial Indian Censor Board. The film is a revealing and truthful account of the period of militancy in Punjab that spanned the 1980s and 1990s. It brings forward the conditions of the Punjab and its population and role of the central government in orchestrating what would be a genocidal campaign against the Sikh population.

First screening of Bhaar – the unthinkable burden to take place in Surrey, BC on March 23 & 24

March 14, 2013

Toronto, Canada (March 13, 2013): The Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) presents the Toronto screening of Bhaar - a film on the real life story of a young Sikh male who was subjected to torture by the Indian police. Through the eyes of one man's experiences, this film provides insight into the complex political and social atmosphere of Punjab in the 1980s.

Canadian Sikh Coalition Secures Rights to Punjabi film “Sada Haq” in Canada

February 13, 2013

Vancouver, BC (February 13, 2013): The Canadian Sikh Coalition is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with the team behind the film “Sada Haq” and will be the official distributor for the film in Canada. The film is a revealing and truthful account of the period of militancy in Punjab that spanned the 1980s and 1990s.

Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates respond to Sikh Organizations’ questionnaire

January 10, 2013

Surrey, BC, Canada (January 10, 2012): On December 10, 2012, The Coalition of Sikh Organizations distributed a questionnaire to all seven candidates in the provincial Liberal leadership race. The questionnaire consisted of eleven questions addressing the concerns of Sikhs in Ontario, and the deadline to respond was December 21, 2012.

Bahaar – Unthinkable Burdon : a film on the real life story of a young Sikh male tortured by Indian police

January 10, 2013

Ontario, Canada (January 10, 2012): According to information shared by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the organization is going to present "Bhaar" - a film on the real life story of a young Sikh male who was subjected to torture by the Indian police.

Red rivers of Punjab – A history of violance & corruption under Badal regime

December 22, 2012

Prakash Badal is a politician in Punjab, India whose name will forever be remembered in the region's political history. Badal has served a total of five terms as Chief Minister beginning in 1971 when he was elected as the youngest Chief Minister in any Indian state. After winning the 2007 election he was re-elected in 2012 making him the only Chief Minister in Punjab’s history to win two consecutive terms of power.

A letter to Egypt from Punjab (Canadian Sikh Coalition)

December 22, 2012

Dear Egypt, I am writing you this letter in hopes that you will clarify the following questions for me; who is Thomas Friedman? And why is he giving you such terrible advice? I don’t understand why a man so far away from your struggle would tell you to become like another struggle he is foreign to.

India brings back draconian law to supress dissent – Canadian Sikh Coalition

November 24, 2012

Vancouver, BC (November 22, 2012): In Ludhiana, Punjab a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court sentenced 12 Sikhs to a ten year imprisonment for a bank robbery case. This case has been running for the past 25 years and though TADA expired in 1995, since the case was initiated under this Act it was used in order to carry out the sentence.

Harper and India: Conversations on extremism

November 10, 2012

According to a report released by Public Safety Canada, "words such as "radical", "radicalization", "extremist", "terrorist" and "terrorism" are used interchangeably by some and differentiated by others. The abundance of terms is confusing and can be misleading...Any assessment of an individual's risk for violent extremism should be sensitive to the meaning of these terms, their differentiation from each other, and the intent of the violence." [...]

Three decades after Operation Bluestar – biased media outlets still stalk the Sikh Community

October 23, 2012

The name "Jonathan Kay" is little known in South Asia. But in Canada, Kay's biased editorials against the Sikh community, are considered the most ignorant, and belligerent, articles against minorities in Canada's modern history.

Canadian Sikh Coalition urges NY Sikh Arts and Film Festival to boycott Indian dignitaries

October 19, 2012

Vancouver, Canada (October 19, 2012): According to a Press Statement by the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the Sikhs around the world will gather in November to pay homage to all the innocent men, women and children who lost their lives during the state sanctioned genocide 28 years ago.

Over 20,000 petitions signed across North America against detention of Sikh leaders in Punjab

October 10, 2012

Vancouver, BC (October 9, 2012): According to information last week the Canadian Sikh Coalition and Sikh Youth of America launched a North American campaign, Free the Singh. Petition signing took place in major cities across Canada and the United States with great success as more than 7000 petitions were signed in Canada and more than 9000 in the United States.

Sikh Diaspora initiated efforts against undemocratic detention of Sikh leadership in Punjab

September 27, 2012

Ludhiana/Punjab (September 26,2012): On Sunday September 30th the Canadian Sikh Coalition and Sikh Youth of America will be launching the "Free the Singh" Campaign to prevent further incarceration and torture of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind and others.

Detention of ADPP leaders: CSC to ensure that political activists are not subjected to state sanctioned violence

September 26, 2012

In Punjab, India Daljit Singh Bittu and Kulbir Singh Barapind have been arrested by the Punjab police. Kulbir Singh Barapind is the current president of the political party Akali Dal Panch Pardhani and also an elected representative of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. He is currently the only SGPC member that is not affiliated to Badal from the entire Doaba region. Daljit Singh Bittu is the former president of the ADPP and a long-time political activist.

CSC takes strong exception to India’s claims & Canadian Minister John Baird’s disparaging remarks against Sikhs

September 18, 2012

Vancouver, BC (September 17, 2012): According to media reports carried by various Indian newspapers/news-sites Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, vowed to prevent activities of Sikh “extremists” advocating for a separate homeland in India as per the Indian Government’s request.

Indian Overseas Congress & Khalistan Issue – Canadian Sikhs appeal to Akal Takhat Sahib

September 14, 2012

Vancouver, BC (September 12, 2012) – Indian Overseas Congress has declared that it wants all Khalistan insignia to be removed from Gurdwara’s in the United States and Canada. Indian Overseas Congress president, Vikram Bajwa, a Surrey resident and former candidate for mayor, has appealed to the Akal Takht to issue a “hukumnaama” (edict) banning Khalistan seals and flags from Gurdwara’s in the United States and Canada.

Indian High Commission’s objections are another attempt to stretch Indian State’s long arm of repression to Canadian soil: CSC

June 22, 2012

Ludhiana (June 22, 2012): Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) has showed it's concern over Indian High Commission's remarks against NDP leader Thomas Mulcair's statement on Remembering 1984.

Canadian Sikhs Commemorate 28th Anniversary of June 1984 Ghallughara

June 8, 2012

Vancouver, BC (June 7, 2012): The first week of June holds great significance for the Sikh community as they commemorate and remember the victims of the week-long siege and invasion of the Darbar Sahib complex in 1984 by the Indian Army.

Injustice with Sikhs in India – HRW recommendations are welcomed, but they are not a solution: CSC

May 30, 2012

Vancouver, BC (May 28, 2012): In a report made public recently, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has pressured India to lay charges against the individuals responsible for the massacre of Sikhs in 1984.

Canadian Sikhs applaud MP Jasbir Sandhu and NDP Caucus

March 28, 2012

Ottawa, Canada (March 27, 2012): Following a petition campaign organized by the Canadian Sikh Coalition, Jasbir Sandhu, NDP MP from Surrey North, addressed Canadian Parliament today with regards to the looming execution of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana to which he received a standing ovation. Canadian Sikhs applaud this initiative of the NDP caucus.

Turban santching by Police infringes religious rights: Canadian Sikh Coalition

April 1, 2011

Vancouver, CANADA (March 31, 2011): Two police officers who tore off a Sikh’s turban on Monday during a peaceful rally by pharmacy students in Mohali, Punjab were suspended with pay. They should be fired, say leaders of the Canadian Sikh Coalition.

Cash for vote proves Indian Democracy is non-existant

March 21, 2011

Vancouver, CANADA (March 21, 2011): The news group Wikileaks revealed on Thursday that Indian Congress Party (INC) leaders showed U.S. officials cash they used to buy the support of MPs in a 2008 confidence vote. This revelation in the cash for votes scandal, described by the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) as typical of Indian politics, also implicates Cabinet Minister Kamal Nath, who personally led a homicidal mob in 1984.

Canadian Sikh Diaspora want scrutiny of Sikh man’s custodial death

March 16, 2011

Vancouver (March 15, 2011) Sohan Singh, an Amritdhari Sikh, died under suspicious circumstances on Monday while in custody of Indian police forces in Punjab. The circumstances indicate foul play, claimed the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC), which asserted that Singh was tortured in custody by police for a week before his death.

Shooting of Elk Groove Sikhs threatens Freedom of Religion: Canadian Sikh Coalition

March 9, 2011

Surry (March 8, 2011): Two elderly members of the California Sikh community were shot on Friday while walking in a Sacramento suburb. Surinder Singh, 65 and Gurmej Singh Atwal, 78, were on a late afternoon stroll in Elk Grove when an unknown suspect in a pickup truck opened fire on them. Police believe they were most likely targeted after being mistaken for Muslims because they were wearing dastaar. Mr. Singh died of his injuries and Mr. Atwal remains in critical condition.

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