[VIDEO] Satbir, who arrived in Australia in 2002 from India, would get up early to tie his turban during his training at Kapooka, in order to be in his proper attire.
White cloth covered the ground of the room, and upon entering, guests were asked to do two things: cover their heads and remove their shoes. “The room's a little different,” California Democratic Rep. John Garamendi said.
[VIDEO] Captain Singh’s landmark, long-term religious accommodation was granted in late May, and was quickly joined by three more victories for Sikh soldiers in April.
[VIDEO] Director Harjus Singh is finishing up post-production for his film, "All Quiet on the Home Front," based on the story of Bhagat Singh Thind, who fought for U.S. citizenship in a landmark 1923 U.S. Supreme Court case.
How to make children aware of diversity, culture, and religion from the beginning of their schooling journeys is crucial for reaching a step toward bullying prevention and even hate crime prevention.
"During this time, I have noticed (them) to be probably the most genuinely nice people; very kind, honest, tolerant, caring, non-judgmental and community-minded."
Extending this seva to others through various community service projects has proven to be one of the most effective methods of building positive visibility and awareness of the Sikh faith.
It is our hope at SALDEF that Sikh Americans feel a renewed sense of faith and optimism as we remain committed to creating our Sikh American legacy together.
Neelamjit Dhillon, a Sikh musician, was having lunch in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday when police responded to a call about a suspicious container at a Chili’s restaurant.
The incident drew widespread condemnation in Canada, including Prime Minister Trudeau, who told reporters at the time that such “hateful acts” have “no place in Canada.”
Being introduced to a new religion isn’t something that happens every day, but when my grandparents, who came to America from India, taught me about their religion I became so intrigued in the surprisingly logical teachings and practices.
[VIDEO] The professor and Sikh Coalition fellow says the end goal of Sikhism is love, and that even though Sikhs have been the target of discrimination for decades, it is important to act with kindness and respect toward others.
A prominent figure in the Sikh-Canadian community who fought and won a high profile battle to allow Sikhs wearing turbans into Royal Canadian Legions, has died.
Members of the Sikh Empowerment Voluntary Association (SEVA) took to High Road, Ilford, to mark Chabeel Day, an international day of commemoration of the martyrdom of the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
A Sikh man in Kamloops is being called a hero after he used his turban to help save a woman from the frigid North Thompson River in the province’s southern Interior.
“The Sikh community knows the heartbreaking pain that comes from attacks motivated by hate, and we offer our deepest thoughts and prayers to the victims’ families as we continue to grieve.”
"It was an attack on Muslims, it was an attack on Sikhs, it was an attack on Christians," Hamilton said. "It was an attack on people of good will everywhere."
Sitting on the platform and looking at the passers-by, I suddenly came across a decent-looking man with a container of water. He was well-dressed and had three other people walking with him.
“We continue to shed tears across the country in the wake of this violence and we pray for the victims, their families and those impacted by this tragedy,” said the Sikh Coalition’s Executive Director, Sapreet Kaur.
He is there every Ramadan, outside the mosque to offer the new fabrics for free. And the Muslims are bowled over by this Sikh man's generosity. He describes his offerings as service to God.
The first Sikh mayor was in Yuba City, the first Sikh temple was in Stockton, and yesterday, the Modesto Police force introduced their first Sikh police officer.
With a smile on their faces, they hand over glasses after glasses to pedestrians, rikshaw-pullers, two-wheeler riders and anyone with a parched throat. And they do it without obligation. Without discrimination. Without moral arrogance.
$150,000 was raised by an enthusiastic audience at an evening gala from various parts of the Seattle suburbs and also all the way from Salem, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Two days ago was flag day in the U.S. It also happened to be the day that the Espanola city council ratified that the Khalsa flag would be raised to represent the Sikh community.
Varinder Khun Khun, along with two other officers, graduated from the Napa Police Academy on June 11. He is one of 33 officers hired by the department so far this year.
