Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Sikhs have reported a rise in bias attacks, both verbal and physical, against them. The backlash that hit Muslims across the country has expanded to include them and their faith as well, with some assuming the sight of a long beard and turbaned head can only mean one thing.
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My ! how we've grown since July 11, 1987 — as a global population. Back then there were five billion of us crowding this planet. The United Nations declared July 11 of that year "Five Billion Day" to mark the estimated date on which we reached that milestone. Sometime this year — the UN figures around Oct. 31 — global population will hit seven billion.
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News: Wai Young Brings Winds Of Change For Vancouver South Sikhs
Another fact that was very obvious at this gathering was that Wai Young has brought her community together. Individuals from every different ethnic group in her riding were present. This is about bridging the gaps and working together. The Sikh community was very well represented at the non political gathering.
