Sikh Identity

Italian Govt. Allows Sikhs to wear specially designed Kirpan; Delegation Seeks Approval of Akal Takht

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sikh Kirpans: Media Reports

Sikh Voice Speaks Out At U.S. Senate Hate Crime Hearing

FIBA Lifts Ban on Religious Headwear, including Sikh Dastar

World Sikh Organization of Canada Releases Report on Bullying of Sikh Students in Peel Region

Turban Day: New York’s Times Square soaks in Sikh culture

Amritdhari Sikh students asked to remove Kirpan on Yoga Day

Banned from the ring, Sikh boxer fights religious discrimination

Post Spike In Hate Crimes, US Sikh Community Launches New Tool To Report Incidents

Major report on how Americans see Sikh religion & Sikhs to be released in Washington

Sikh bodies to discuss hot issues, support Jathedar Nandgarh in 15 January meeting at Talwandi Sabo

Akal Takhat Jathedar Supports “Sikhs are not Hindus” Petition to US President Obama – Directs Community to Support Signature Campaign Till December 31

After decades of ‘relationship’ with Hindutva, Now Badal ‘re-realizes’ that Sikhs have a distinct identity

Divergent statements by Badals on Sikh identity issue exposes their return to ‘Panthic agenda’

Not feasible to make helmet mandatory for Sikh women: Delhi HC

Sikh Correctional Officer Adopts Sikh Articles of Faith, Obtains Religious Accommodation

Michigan Sikh Youth Responds to ‘Towel Head’ Comments

US Gurdwaras Endorse the Campaign to change perception of Sikhs, claims National Sikh Campaign (NSC)

Over 50 Gurdwaras to meet in Washington to shape Sikh Image in America

Sikh American drives away with legal victory in Minnesota; Turbans facilitated in driver’s license photos

Sikh Coalition reaches settlement in Federal Lawsuit for Sikh allegedly denied Job because of beard

Quebec’s so-called Charter of values: Sikh body seeks Canadian PM Harper’s intervention

European Parliament Human Rights Conference discussed Sikh genocide 1984 & Sikh identity related issues

SGPC rues not allowing Amritdhari Sikh to board a bus at Davis city of California

Sikh Coalition creates “Know Your Rights” handout about the New Federal Kirpan Policy in US

Sikh man harassed by Mississippi Transportation officers and Justice Court Judge; ACLU and United Sikhs take up matter

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation Issue at Brampton School

Canadian minister wears a rumaal with Sikh symbol Khanda on new Twitter photo

Another Victory for the Turban: Judge apologizes to Sikh; New Religious attire & headwear policy goes into effect in Michigan courtrooms

Dal Khalsa astonished over the survey revealing misconceptions about Sikhism among Americans

Sikh Doctor Says Quebec Will Lose Ethnic Physicians If It Goes Ahead With Racist Proposal

United Sikhs’ 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference in France resolved to create a Global Sikh Alliance for Justice

PGI forced Sikh students to remove articles of faith

WSO Provides Training Session for Hudson’s Bay in Toronto

Sikh Coalition invited back to New York Police Department for new officer training

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Sikh Identity

Merlin Group Adopts New Kirpan Policy in United Kingdom: Sikh Council UK

March 11, 2018

Sikh Council UK announced in an update that Merlin Entertainments Group has adopted a policy agreeing to Sikhs wearing Kirpans at its venues in the United Kingdom.

Debate on Anand Marriage Act, Sikh Personal Law & Sikh Identity [Qaumi Masle Ep. 1]

February 9, 2018

This is video recording of talk show on "Anand Marriage Act, Sikh Personal Law & Sikh Identity" hosted by Sikh Siyasat.

Aussie Sikh Student Wins Discrimination Case against Christian School [Copy of Full Judgement]

September 21, 2017

In a landmark decision, the Victorian Administrative and Civil Tribunal (VCAT) ruled on Tuesday that 5 year old Sidhak Singh had been unlawfully discriminated by a Christian school that had refused to enrol him because he had unshorn hair and wore a patka, a head covering worn by Sikh children.

British MPs Back Sikh Demand for Seperate Identity Column in Census

September 14, 2017

APPG for British Sikhs and Sikh Federation (UK) met with Deputy National Statistician seeking a separate Sikh ethnic tick box in the Census 2021.

WSO Canada Calls on SGPC, Giani Gurbachan Singh to Reject Proposed Italian “Modified” Kirpan

July 5, 2017

World Sikh Organization of Canada has called on Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee and Giani Gurbachan Singh to reject the proposed Italian "modification" of the kirpan.

Italian Govt. Allows Sikhs to wear specially designed Kirpan; Delegation Seeks Approval of Akal Takht

June 27, 2017

An Italian delegation, including Sikh activist Sukhdev Singh Kang, on Monday (June 26) sought Akal Takht’s approval for a specially designed Kirpan.

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sikh Kirpans: Media Reports

May 16, 2017

The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh migrant who wanted to carry Kirpan in public.

Sikh Voice Speaks Out At U.S. Senate Hate Crime Hearing

May 7, 2017

On May 02, 2017, Dr. Prabhjot Singh – a Sikh American who has experienced hate violence firsthand – testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the urgent need to address hate crimes in the United States.

FIBA Lifts Ban on Religious Headwear, including Sikh Dastar

May 5, 2017

In a game-changing move, FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, unanimously approved a new rule Thursday that will lift its ban on observant Sikhs and others wearing religious head coverings.

World Sikh Organization of Canada Releases Report on Bullying of Sikh Students in Peel Region

April 26, 2017

World Sikh Organization of Canada released a report today on issues faced by Sikh students in Ontario’s Peel District School Board (PDSB).

Turban Day: New York’s Times Square soaks in Sikh culture

April 17, 2017

The iconic Times Square was soaked in the colours and tradition of the Sikh culture on the Turban (Dastar) day organised by Sikhs of New York.

Amritdhari Sikh students asked to remove Kirpan on Yoga Day

June 20, 2016

As per media reports, Amritdhari Sikh students directed by the Chandigarh (U. T.) police to remove and keep their "Kirpans" at home while participating in Indian government sponsored Yoga Day in Chandigarh on June 21.

Banned from the ring, Sikh boxer fights religious discrimination

March 23, 2016

In 1999, Pardeep Singh Nagra was the Ontario flyweight amateur boxing champion. He was the best in the province, lightning-fast on his feet, and on his way to nationals.

Post Spike In Hate Crimes, US Sikh Community Launches New Tool To Report Incidents

March 9, 2016

Parminder Singh was driving across the country with his family. As he parked his truck near Knoxville in Tennessee, some White men approached him in the parking lot. They seemed angry and their anger was directed at him. "Why did you come here?" they shouted. "Go back to where you came from."

Major report on how Americans see Sikh religion & Sikhs to be released in Washington

January 17, 2015

A release by National Sikh Campaign (NSC) says that a major report on how Americans see Sikh religion and Sikhs is set to be released in Washington.

Sikh bodies to discuss hot issues, support Jathedar Nandgarh in 15 January meeting at Talwandi Sabo

January 14, 2015

Representatives of various Sikh organisations are expected to hold a meeting at Takht Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo on January 15.

Akal Takhat Jathedar Supports “Sikhs are not Hindus” Petition to US President Obama – Directs Community to Support Signature Campaign Till December 31

December 23, 2014

A press release by All Indian Sikh Students Federation (Peermohammad) says "Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh issued a “directive” to the Sikh community to continue signing the “Sikhs are not Hindus” petition till December 31 so that Obama be forced to raise “Sikh Issues” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After decades of ‘relationship’ with Hindutva, Now Badal ‘re-realizes’ that Sikhs have a distinct identity

December 18, 2014

Threat to the Sikh identity is apparent and real in India as the Hindutva forces are hell-bent to assimilate the Sikhs to Hindu fold, but Badals are known for playing petty politics on this sensitive and serious issue.

Divergent statements by Badals on Sikh identity issue exposes their return to ‘Panthic agenda’

December 15, 2014

Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and his deputy Sukhbir Badal, who also happens to be his son, recently expressed divergent views on the issue of Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, which mentions Sikhs as a part of Hindus.

Not feasible to make helmet mandatory for Sikh women: Delhi HC

December 11, 2014

Public Interest Litigations seeking revocation of the city government’s notification to exempt Sikh women from wearing helmet while driving or pillion riding two-wheelers were recently rejected by the Delhi High Court which observed that it is not feasible to make headguard mandatory for them.

Sikh Correctional Officer Adopts Sikh Articles of Faith, Obtains Religious Accommodation

October 14, 2014

CO Hundal has been employed by the Yolo County Sheriff's Office as a correctional officer for approximately 16 years. The department’s strict uniform and grooming guidelines prohibited him from keeping his hair and beard unshorn and wearing a turban at work. For 16 years, CO Hundal did not believe he could practice his religion while building his career.

Michigan Sikh Youth Responds to ‘Towel Head’ Comments

September 10, 2014

Moving back has been great after a long and busy summer. I was thrilled to see my friends again, excited to meet my new residents in South Quad and both nostalgic and ecstatic to start my last year here. But new years and people also bring new problems, and unfortunately Labor Day evening was a testament to that.

US Gurdwaras Endorse the Campaign to change perception of Sikhs, claims National Sikh Campaign (NSC)

August 21, 2014

Washington D.C., August 20, 2014; Gurdwaras across the country convened in Washington D.C. this last weekend for an unprecedented grassroots meeting called by the newly formed National Sikh Campaign (NSC) to shape the Sikh image in America.

Over 50 Gurdwaras to meet in Washington to shape Sikh Image in America

August 11, 2014

As per inforamtion over 50 Gurdwaras are gathering for a meeting in Washington to chart a grassroots strategy that will raise the profile of Sikhs in America. Newly formed National Sikh Campaign (NSC) is holding this meeting of Gurdwara leaders from across United States to engage in the largest effort to change the perception of the community.

Sikh American drives away with legal victory in Minnesota; Turbans facilitated in driver’s license photos

February 20, 2014

Minnesota, United States (February 20, 2014): According to a statement released by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) in a significant win for the Sikh American community in Minnesota, Jatinder Singh of Blaine, Minnesota and SALDEF succeeded in challenging the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services’ (DVS) driver’s license policy. The victory ensures that he and other Sikh Americans in Minnesota can wear their turbans in driver’s license photos.

Sikh Coalition reaches settlement in Federal Lawsuit for Sikh allegedly denied Job because of beard

November 20, 2013

New York, NY (November 19, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Coalition, Ravinder Bhalla, Esq. of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, LLC., and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reached a settlement with Tri-County Lexus, a car dealership in Little Falls, New Jersey, on behalf of Mr. Gurpreet S. Kherha.

Quebec’s so-called Charter of values: Sikh body seeks Canadian PM Harper’s intervention

November 9, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (November 09, 2013): The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has termed the move by Canada’s Quebec province to ban religious symbols as “unjust” and appealed to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to intervene in the matter.

European Parliament Human Rights Conference discussed Sikh genocide 1984 & Sikh identity related issues

November 5, 2013

Brussels (November 05, 2013): As per information the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a successful human rights conference in the European Parliament on the 29th anniversary of the Genocide of Sikhs in November 1984. The conference was held on November 04, 2013.

SGPC rues not allowing Amritdhari Sikh to board a bus at Davis city of California

October 18, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 18, 2013): In a statement issued from it’s Amritsar based head office the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has said that not allowing an Amritdhari Sikh student board a bus at Amtrak in Davis city of US state California was distressing.

Sikh Coalition creates “Know Your Rights” handout about the New Federal Kirpan Policy in US

October 2, 2013

New York, US (October 02, 2013): The Sikh Coalition has created a “Know Your Rights” document explaining the US federal government’s new policy allowing for greater accommodation of Sikh kirpans in most federal buildings. The federal government implemented this policy on December 10, 2012, and made it public in February of 2013.

Sikh man harassed by Mississippi Transportation officers and Justice Court Judge; ACLU and United Sikhs take up matter

September 26, 2013

Jackson, MISS. (September 26, 2013): The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Mississippi, and United Sikhs sent a letter to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) on September 25 calling on state officials to investigate the harassment of a Sikh commercial truck driver pulled over earlier this year for a flat tire.

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation Issue at Brampton School

September 21, 2013

Brampton (September 20, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped resolve a kirpan accommodation issue at Brampton’s Copeland Public School where a Sikh student in grade three was told he would not be permitted to wear his kirpan during physical education classes.

Canadian minister wears a rumaal with Sikh symbol Khanda on new Twitter photo

September 16, 2013

Ontario, Canada (September 16, 2013): It is generally believed it's unlikely to be mere coincidence, Minister of Employment, Social Development & Multiculturalism Jason Kenney has changed his Twitter photo to one of him wearing a headcover/headscarf with “Khanda”, a Sikh symbol.

Another Victory for the Turban: Judge apologizes to Sikh; New Religious attire & headwear policy goes into effect in Michigan courtrooms

September 11, 2013

Kalamazoo County, Michigan (September 11, 2013): The United Sikhs has announced another civil rights policy advocacy victory resulting in the modification of court procedures in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, to recognize the Sikh religious practices.

Dal Khalsa astonished over the survey revealing misconceptions about Sikhism among Americans

September 11, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (September 11, 2013): Admitting that religio-political leadership of the Sikhs has utterly failed to create awareness about the separate and distinct identity of Sikhs, the Dal Khalsa has expressed its astonishment over the survey conducted jointly by the SALDEF and Stanford University that revealed 49 per cent Americans believes "Sikh" is a sect of Islam”.

Sikh Doctor Says Quebec Will Lose Ethnic Physicians If It Goes Ahead With Racist Proposal

August 31, 2013

Montreal (August 31, 2013): Quebec will lose public employees including doctors if the government insists on banning religious symbols in the workplace, says a physician from Montreal’s Sikh community, reported Canadian Press.

United Sikhs’ 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference in France resolved to create a Global Sikh Alliance for Justice

August 23, 2013

Bobigny, Paris (August 18, 2013): “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”, was the theme of United Sikhs' 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference. The notion was based upon the landmark decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 76 year old French resident Ranjit Singh's turban case. As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Sikhs from all of the world congregated in France to attend the conference that concluded last weekend.

PGI forced Sikh students to remove articles of faith

August 20, 2013

Chandigarh, Punjab (August 20, 2013): It is learnt that the parents of some Sikh students have alleged that their children were asked to remove religious symbols like kirpan and kada to gain entry at some centres here for the Post Graduate Institute Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh entrance test.

WSO Provides Training Session for Hudson’s Bay in Toronto

August 8, 2013

Toronto, Canada (August 08, 2013): On Friday August 2, the World Sikh Organization of Canada provided a training session at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto for Hudson’s Bay managers and employees on the Sikh faith and the law of accommodation in Canada.

Sikh Coalition invited back to New York Police Department for new officer training

July 16, 2013

New York, NY (July 15, 2013): The Sikh Coalition was reportedly invited back to the New York City Police Academy on June 24, 2013 to train its newest graduating class of police officers. This was the third time the Sikh Coalition has been invited to participate in the officer training. The Sikh Coalition had previously visited the Academy to present information about Sikhs in 2011 and 2012.

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