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Khalsa Secondary School was established in 2014 by the Satnam Education Society of British Columbia. It is the first Sikh secondary school to open in Canada. The grand opening ceremony of the school was held on October 3, 2014. [1] Construction of the building began in early 2013, across from the Khalsa School Old Yale Road campus.
The Foundation continues organize and participate in events to aid the local Canadian and global communities. Its contributions have been acknowledged by Canadian leaders, like Ontario' Premier and Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne, [2] international celebrities, like Fauja Singh, [3] and global NGOs, like UNICEF. [4]
Sikh organizations based in British Columbia (2 P) Pages in category "Sikh organizations in Canada" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
He has served on the boards of the C.D. Howe Institute, the Toronto International Film Festival, Torstar Corporation, Cineplex Inc., George Weston Ltd., Telus Corp. [2] and the Hospital for Sick Children. He is also a founding member of the Sikh Foundation of Canada. [3] Marwah is Sikh and was born in India. [2]
Sikh Canadian soldiers in World War I [16] Buckam Singh — most well-known Sikh-Canadian soldier of World War I, and early Sikh pioneer of BC and Ontario. John Baboo (May 27, 1888 – July 9, 1948) [17] — Punjabi-born Winnipegger who was wounded at Vimy Ridge. His prior service included 4 years with the 28th Cavalry in Madras, India.
Multani v Commission scolaire Marguerite‑Bourgeoys, [2006] 1 S.C.R. 256, 2006 SCC 6 is a decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in which the Court struck down an order of a Quebec school authority, that prohibited a Sikh child from wearing a kirpan to school, as a violation of freedom of religion under section 2(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Tensions between Canada and India have reached new heights with dueling diplomatic expulsions and an allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil.
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