Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Shootout

US Attorney General Eric Holder on Oak Creek Tragedy: Healing Communities and Remembering the Victims of Oak Creek

ASGPC expressed grief on the first anniversary of Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara tragidy

US Senate honors anniversary of Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara terror strike

US Government issues guide to security at houses of worship

Wisconsin Sikhs to remember victims of last year’s Oak Creek tragedy; Plan 6 KM run for scholarship fund raising

Monumental step forward in tracking hate crimes against Sikhs: United Sikhs

10 Months after Oak Creek, FBI Group votes to track Hate Crimes against Sikhs

Victims waiting for answers on Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara terror strike; FBI urged to track hate crimes incidents

Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Tragidy – FBI hasn’t released it’s final report yet

Six months later Wisconsin tragidy Sikhs still teach cultural diversity

US Sikhs to hold semestral function remembering the Oak Creek shooting; SCORE want action against gun violence

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Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Shootout

USA: April Declared Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in Wisconsin

May 8, 2019

On the last day of the month of April, the state of Wisconsin passed a proclamation declaring April as Sikh Awareness & Appreciation Month. On the occasion, Gov. Tony Evers honored the Sikh community of the state by delivering the proclamation to the worshippers of the Sikh [Gurdwara Sahib] of Wisconsin, in Oak Creek.

28 Day of Seva Projects Across America to #RememberOakCreek: Sikh Coalition

August 7, 2018

Inspired by the Oak Creek community’s resilience and Chardikala (Sikh concept of eternal optimism), the Sikh Coalition partnered with Sikh leaders from coast to coast last weekend for the sixth annual National Day of Seva (selfless community service).

#RememberOakCreek Campaign Reaches 13 Million in USA: Sikh Coalition

August 12, 2017

The Sikh Coalition successfully completed a communications campaign to #RememberOakCreek that reached a potential 13 million across the USA.

Sikhs Among ‘Top Targets’ For Hate Crimes Across US

August 8, 2017

While the Sikhs were observing the 5th anniversary of Oak Creek Gurdwara shooting incident here on Saturday, the leaders of the community here on Sunday

5 Years After Oak Creek Massacre, Sikhs Vow To Combat Racism & Continue Outreach

August 7, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from the US people cutting through various sections of the society here on Sunday have called for combating racism

USA: Sikhs Hold Richmond Day Service In Memory Of Oak Creek Massacre Victims

August 2, 2017

As per the local media report the Sikhs of Richmond invited and tried to reach the collective community to join them on Saturday in an act of service

Sikhs in USA to Observe Oak Creek Shooting Anniversary as ‘Day Of Sewa’

June 15, 2017

As per the press release issued by America based Sikh body the Sikh Coalition the incidence of Wisconsin Shooting which took place on August 5th 2012

USA: Sikh Coalition Issues Advisory on Protection of Gurdwaras

February 24, 2017

In recent months, we have witnessed an increase in hate crimes against Sikh, Muslim, and Jewish communities across the United States.

Day of Seva Brings Communities Together Across the USA: Sikh Coalition

August 17, 2016

Inspired by the Oak Creek sangat’s Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Walk/Run, the Sikh Coalition organized our 4th annual National Day of Seva, in remembrance and solidarity for those who were injured and killed on August 5, 2012, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Run and Walk to Honour Oak Creek victims

August 5, 2016

Today marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic Oak Creek, Wisconsin shooting, which left six innocent worshipers dead and several others severely injured.

Honor Oak Creek & Orlando By Joining Day of Seva, says Sikh Coalition

June 24, 2016

August 5, 2016 marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic shooting inside the Oak Creek Gurdwara. The Sikh Coalition has announced to mark the day as Sewa Day.

Oak Creek mayor writes book on Sikh Gurdwara slayings

September 23, 2015

There wasn't any handbook to guide Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi in the aftermath of the Aug. 5, 2012, shootings at the Sikh Gurduara of Wisconsin.

Race and Beyond: Remembering Oak Creek Tragedy

August 10, 2015

Three years ago on August 5, 2012, a gunman with ties to white supremacist organizations entered a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, while Sikh Americans were praying and opened fire.

Remembering Oak Creek tragedy with Community Service: US Communities Participate in Day of Seva

August 6, 2015

Inspired by the Oak Creek sangat’s Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Walk/Run, the Sikh Coalition organized a third annual National Day of Seva, in remembrance and solidarity for those who were injured and killed on August 5, 2012 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Sikhs to Observe Oak Creek anniversary as Annual Seva Day in 15 Cities Across USA

August 1, 2015

Wisconsin, USA: In an effort to combat hate and spread peace across the nation, this weekend, the Sikh Coalition—a community-based organization that works toward the realization of civil and human rights—will observe an annual Day of Seva (service), in which participants all across the country will honor the victims of the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting […]

Remembering Oak Creek tragedy the Sikh Coalition held National Day of Sewa

August 16, 2014

New York, NY (August 15, 2014): Two years ago, on August 5, 2012, a gunman with Neo-Nazi ties entered the Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsin and killed six innocent worshipers, injured several others, and before killing himself. It is considered to be one of the most lethal attacks on a house of worship in America since the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL.

Sikh Principle of Chardi-Kala Sustains Family of Oak Creek Victim, Punjab Singh

August 12, 2014

Bhai Punjab Singh spent a lifetime preaching the Sikh principle of chardi-kala (optimism and hope) — the very principle that his family now rely upon to sustain them during his slow recovery from being shot in the head two years ago by a white supremacist.

The Oak Creek Sangat and the Practice of Chardikala

August 6, 2014

It has been two years since we lost members of our sangat – Satwant Singh Kaleka (65), Paramjit Kaur (41), Sita Singh (41), Ranjit Singh (49), Prakash Singh (39), and Suveg Singh Khattra (84) – in the deadliest attack on a religious place of worship in American history.

US: Lt. Brian Murphy & Officer Sam Lenda to receive congressional Badge of Bravery

August 3, 2014

Wisconsin, US (August 03, 2014): The Oak Creek Police Department and the City of Oak Creek has announced that one of the highest honors a law enforcement officer can receive will be presented to Lieutenant Brian Murphy (retired) and Officer Savan “Sam” Lenda for their roles in the tragic events of August 5, 2012.

USA: Sikhs remember victims of Oak Creek tragidy with 6K Charhdikala run

August 3, 2014

Oak Creek, Wis, USA (August 03, 2014): The memory of the six people killed in the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Oak Creek by a white supremacist remains strong even after two years. On Augusut 02 those victims the Oak Creek tragedy were honored by the people who knew them best. It's part of a tribute that's stretching over several days.

2nd Anniversary of Oak Creek tragidy: 6km Charhdikala run in the memory of victims

July 14, 2014

Oak Creek, Wisconsin (July 14, 2014): As the second anniversary of terror strike at Oak Creek (Wis.) Sikh Gurdwara Sahib is falling in next month, the members of Wisconsin’s Sikh community are planning another 6-kilometer remembrance run in memory of the six victims who were killed by a neo-Nazi white supremacist.

American Sikhs look for Seva opportunities on 2nd anniversary of the Oak Creek massacre

July 1, 2014

According to a newsletter by the Sikh Coalition the Oak Creek sangat is organizing the Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Run and Walk to be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014. On August 5, 2012, Sikhs were shocked as a gunman opened fire at a gurdwara in Oak Creek, WI. The Chardikala Walk is being organized to commemorate the two-year anniversary of that horrific event.

Oak Creek Mayor writing book about Sikh Gurdwara Sahib shooting

June 1, 2014

According to a news reported by wxow.com [t]he mayor of Oak Creek helped lead the city through its most difficult time.

Film on Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara terror strike to be premièred on March 13

March 12, 2014

Oak Creek, Wisconsin (March 12, 2014): As per information a film about the Sikh Gurdwara terror strike shall be premièred in Oak Creek on Thursday (March 13).

US: Wisconsin tragedy victim’s son Amardeep Kaleke to challenge Paul Ryan

October 15, 2013

Wisconsin, United States (October 15, 2013): According to USAToday: [t]he son of a Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara Sahib leader who was among those killed last year by a white supremacist says he intends to run for Congress and challenge House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan.

One year anniversary of Oak Creek tragedy observed by Washington Sikhs

August 13, 2013

Rockville (August 12, 2013): According to a press statement by Dr. Rajwant Singh, Secretary of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, hundreds of Sikhs in the Washington area gathered at Guru Gobind Singh Foundation to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Oak Creek shooting at the Gurdwara which took six lives.

North Jersey Sikhs remembered victims of Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara shooting

August 12, 2013

North Jersey (August 12, 2013): As per a news reported by NorthJersey, the Candles were lit, the prayers were recited, Children made greeting cards out of construction paper and the leaders & community members representing different faiths were invited to address a congregation, at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sikh Temple on Prospect Street North Jersey on August 11, 2013.

First Anniversary of Oak Creek shooting: Sikhs for Justice donates $13K to Lt. Brian Murphy

August 10, 2013

Oak Creek, Wisconsin (August 09, 2013): According newsletter by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), while remembering the victims of the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara terror strike Sikh rights group "Sikhs for Justice" (SFJ) handed over a sum of $13,000/- to Officer Murphy to honor his heroic and timely action which saved many lives.

Remembering Oak Creek tragedy – One Year Later

August 6, 2013

New York, NY (August 5, 2013): One year ago today, a gunman attacked a Gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six worshippers and injuring several others.

US Attorney General Eric Holder on Oak Creek Tragedy: Healing Communities and Remembering the Victims of Oak Creek

August 3, 2013

This Monday, August 5th, marks the one-year anniversary of the senseless murders of six Sikh worshippers – Satwant Singh Kaleka, Paramjit Kaur, Prakash Singh, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh and Suveg Singh – at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, in Oak Creek, at the hands of a lone gunman. This heinous act of hatred and terror also seriously injured several other worshippers, as well as Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was shot 12 times at close range while attempting to save others.

ASGPC expressed grief on the first anniversary of Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara tragidy

August 3, 2013

Wisconsin, United States (August 03, 2013): As per media reports, in wake of the first anniversary of Gurdwara Oak Creek (Wisconsin) tragedy, the American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) expressed grief with the victim families. It is notable that in August 2012 a Neo-Nazi and white supremacist had opened gun-fire in Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in which six people were killed.

US Senate honors anniversary of Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara terror strike

August 1, 2013

Wisconsin, US (August 01, 2013): It is learnt that the United States' Senate has passed a resolution in honor of the upcoming one-year anniversary of a shooting at Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara.

US Government issues guide to security at houses of worship

July 7, 2013

Wisconsin, United States (July 07, 2013): It is learnt that the US Department of Homeland Security recently issued a Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship. The guide references the 2012 shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Sikhs to remember victims of last year’s Oak Creek tragedy; Plan 6 KM run for scholarship fund raising

June 21, 2013

Oak Creek, Wis., United States (June 21, 2013): It is learnt that the members of the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, Oak Creek, Wis. Have decided hold a religious observances and a 6-kilometer run to fund scholarships in the name of victims of August 2012 tragedy in which a neo-Nazi, white supremacist shot dead six Sikh devotees.

Monumental step forward in tracking hate crimes against Sikhs: United Sikhs

June 7, 2013

Washington D.C (June 07, 2013): In a statement dated: June 05, the United Sikhs has thanked Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY) for his efforts to encourage the Department of Justice and FBI to begin tracking and quantifying hate crimes against Sikh, Hindu, and Arab Americans.

10 Months after Oak Creek, FBI Group votes to track Hate Crimes against Sikhs

June 7, 2013

Washington, DC (June 5, 2013): An advisory policy board of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) voted this afternoon to revise its hate crime statistics so that hate crimes are tracked against Sikhs, Hindus, and Arabs.

Victims waiting for answers on Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara terror strike; FBI urged to track hate crimes incidents

March 26, 2013

Wisconsin, United States (March 26, 2013): According to the Sikh Coalition, Crimes against Sikhs such as the shooting at the Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Sahib, are not tracked as hate crimes by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in United States.

Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Tragidy – FBI hasn’t released it’s final report yet

March 5, 2013

Wisconsin, US (March 05, 2013): According to information Brookfield police has released its report on the shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa. The report was release just four days ago, and now the victims of Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara mass shooting are reportedly looking to officials for more information.

Six months later Wisconsin tragidy Sikhs still teach cultural diversity

February 6, 2013

Oak Creek, Wisconsin (February 06, 2013): According to media reports Tuesday (February 05, 2013) marked six months since a neo-nazi white supremacist, Wade Michael Page, killed six and seriously wounding four others at Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara.

US Sikhs to hold semestral function remembering the Oak Creek shooting; SCORE want action against gun violence

February 2, 2013

Washington, United States (February 1, 2013): According to a recent press release by Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) Sikhs in United States shall be observing six months of a gun-shooting attack on a Sikh Gurudwara at Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wis. (USA) on February 5, 2013.