Sikhs--Canada

Creator: Sikh Societies of Canada

Booklet created as a souvenir for the centennial celebrations of Sikh heritage in Canada. Articles include details of Canadian Sikh history, written in both English and Punjabi. Proclamations from government entities recognizing Centennial and Enfranchisement Celebration Month are also included.

Creator: Putten, John Van

Newspaper clipping titled, "Indo-Canadian History" written by John Van Putten, published in The Abbotsford News. The article features the showcasing of the Udaari Pioneer Exhibition, at the Centre for lndo-Canadian Studies. The article notes that the exhibit will move to The Reach Gallery Museum from Nov. 27 until Jan. 4 to further highlight the lndo-Canadian history in B.C.

Newspaper clipping titled, Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Hosts Udaari Exhibit written by Daan Van Der Kroon, published in the Arts & Life section of the Cascade News on 30th October, 2008. The article talks about the Udaari Photo Exhibit which told the stories of the lives of Indo-Canadian families over three generations.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Exploring a dark moment in B.C. history: Sikh Heritage museum hosts exhibit on Komagata Maru tragedy," written by Larissa Cahute published in The Province on January 26, 2014. The article writes about Abbotsford's Sikh Heritage Museum launching a yearlong exhibit that explores the Komagata Maru incident, a dark moment of injustice in the history towards the South Asian community in Canada.

Newspaper clipping titled, Lieutenant Colonel Pritam Singh Jauhal's book titled "A Soldier Remembers" splendid releasing ceremony published by Indo-Canadian Times International Inc. on 18th December, 2013. The ceremony took place at the Newton library, Surrey where numerous important figures gathered to celebrate the book's release. The book talks about Pritam Singh's struggle with the The Royal Canadian Legion in 1993 when he was denied entry due to his turban and discusses the many struggles and accomplishments of a Sikh immigrant.

Creator: Corbett, Neil

Newspaper clipping titled, "Sikh funeral in Christian church denied," written by Neil Corbett in the Abbotsford News. The article details an incident of Abbotsford's Sevenoaks Alliance Church refusing to allow a Sikh funeral for Jasmer Singh 'Sher' Braich, to take place there. The article includes a discussion with Charan Gill, the CEO of Progressive Intercultural Community Serices in Surrey, who expressed the disappointment of the Sikh community. The article also includes the response from Pastor Lyle Magnus of Sevenoaks Alliance who argued that a Sikh funeral did not fit the facility usage policy and it was unfair to call the church prejudicial.

Creator: Sirjana, Raghbir Singh

Creator: McNutt, Pennie

Creator: Randall, Robert

Newspaper clipping titled, "Sikh name change supports hated caste system" published on 29th July, 2007 in The Province. The article includes opinion pieces written by readers. One piece notes that the Canadian policy asking applicants for immigration to Canada to add a family name or surname to the existing name that ends with Singh or Kaur, does not intend to hurt Sikh sentiments, however, it raises the issue of adding a caste-based surname and forces a person to change his or her name in order to be considered eligible to immigrate to Canada, therefore, perpetuating the hated caste system. In another opinion piece, a reader writes in about potential issues that might arise with citizens having the same names. A third piece writing on the topic details how the policy was created not from concern, but from a place of government ignorance.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Sikhs outraged by-immigration plan·that asks Singhs, Kaurs to change names" highlighting the outrage caused within the Sikh community after a federal policy asked immigrants to Canada with the surnames Singh or Kaur- two of the most common in India - to change them to avoid applicant mix-ups. The surnames Singh and Kaur, males and females, respectively, have been in use among Sikhs worldwide for over 300 years, to symbolize the abolition of class and caste inequalities in Indian society. Thus, many Sikhs in Canada view the policy as 'degrading' and disrespectful towards the Sikhs and think it should be repealed immediately. The article, written by Jack Keating, was published in The Province on 26th July, 2007.

Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies Report for December, 2010. The report details the Sikh Gurdwara centennial in 2011. It provides information on various community events and celebrations, along with a list of upcoming events and contact information.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Becoming a permanent Canadian while being a permanent Sikh ."