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.Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre stands against Bill 21, the discriminatory Quebec law that impacts the ability of some public sector workers from wearing articles of faith. He shared why, in an interview, by using the example of a Sikh turban wearing RCMP officer. "I accept

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.Mark Carney is facing criticism for his response on Quebec's plan to expand Bill 21 to include staff & volunteers. "I don't have an opinion on this. For me, the issue at hand is the peremptory use of the notwithstanding clause. However, I'm not a lawyer, so it's a matter for

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Opinion | Who Speaks for Sikh Americans? "Why are Sikhs having to argue with anyone else, from white academics to Hindu American activists, about how to define our community, our history, and ourselves?" 🔗baaznews.org/p/who-speaks-f…

Opinion | Who Speaks for Sikh Americans?

"Why are Sikhs having to argue with anyone else, from white academics to Hindu American activists, about how to define our community, our history, and ourselves?"

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As Globalnews.ca reports on links between the Conservative Party & pro-Modi groups in Canada, we reshare two Baaz articles from last year that exposed the very same relationships between Pierre Poilievre & directors from CGIF & OFIC. 🔗baaznews.org/p/cpc-leadersh… 🔗baaznews.org/p/poilievre-in…

As <a href="/globalnews/">Globalnews.ca</a> reports on links between the <a href="/CPC_HQ/">Conservative Party</a> &amp; pro-Modi groups in Canada, we reshare two Baaz articles from last year that exposed the very same relationships between <a href="/PierrePoilievre/">Pierre Poilievre</a> &amp; directors from CGIF &amp; OFIC. 

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BREAKING | Saskatchewan MLA Racquel Hilbert apologized for calling Jagmeet Singh “a terrorist." The comment came during a question period statement in the Saskatchewan legislature. “I recently made an inaccurate & inappropriate statement about the federal NDP leader," she shared

BREAKING | Saskatchewan MLA Racquel Hilbert apologized for calling Jagmeet Singh “a terrorist." The comment came during a question period statement in the Saskatchewan legislature.

“I recently made an inaccurate &amp; inappropriate statement about the federal NDP leader," she shared
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UPDATE | After intense Sikh community pressure, Saskatchewan Party MLA Hilbert has been removed from the Treasury Board, Wanuskewin Board of Directors, Caucus Irrigation Committee and Deputy Caucus Chair, as per a party statement today. She remains in the party caucus, however.

UPDATE | After intense Sikh community pressure, Saskatchewan Party MLA Hilbert has been removed from the Treasury Board, Wanuskewin Board of Directors, Caucus Irrigation Committee and Deputy Caucus Chair, as per a party statement today. She remains in the party caucus, however.
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As Sikhs mark Vaisakhi today, and the birth of the Khalsa, we reshare this article exploring the significance of perhaps the "single greatest moment in the development of the Sikh tradition," amidst growing trends of its commercialization. baaznews.org/p/significance…

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BREAKING | A bill to permanently recognize April as Sikh Heritage Month has received unanimous support in Saskatchewan. It has been a long standing request of the local community which has grown extensively over the years, playing a bigger role in the Canadian province.

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Surrey Nagar Kirtan had over 500,000 Sikhs participate, as per official figures, making it the largest Nagar Kirtan outside Punjab. It also attracted many politicians as Canada's election day approaches, including Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre who let out a Jakara from the

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Opinion | With Many Sikh-UK Issues To Address, An Official Apology For Jallianwala Bagh Would Be A Start "Even with strong support from Sikh groups...Starmer's government has made many promises to the Sikh community that have yet to be kept." 🔗baaznews.org/p/jallianwala-…

Opinion | With Many Sikh-UK Issues To Address, An Official Apology For Jallianwala Bagh Would Be A Start

"Even with strong support from Sikh groups...Starmer's government has made many promises to the Sikh community that have yet to be kept."

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25 years ago 35 Sikhs were killed during the Chittisinghpura Massacre in Kashmir on the eve of President Clinton's visit to India. We explore how "the Indian version of events unraveled and was exposed as a lie," including questions about India's role. baaznews.org/p/chittisinghp…

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As reports continue to emerge about the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmiri Sikhs and Gurdwaras have begun to offer aid and shelter to Indian tourists stuck in the area as investigations begin and additional security forces arrive in the heavily militarized region.

As reports continue to emerge about the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmiri Sikhs and Gurdwaras have begun to offer aid and shelter to Indian tourists stuck in the area as investigations begin and additional security forces arrive in the heavily militarized region.
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A record-breaking 19 Sikh candidates have been elected as Members of Parliament in Canada. The Sikh MPs hail from across the country, representing both the Liberals and Conservatives. They will likely hold important portfolios in government and opposition.

A record-breaking 19 Sikh candidates have been elected as Members of Parliament in Canada. 

The Sikh MPs hail from across the country, representing both the Liberals and Conservatives. They will likely hold important portfolios in government and opposition.
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Opinion | Two Years Since His Imprisonment, Amritpal Singh Has Still Not Been Broken "Amritpal Singh has shown no signs of capitulation." 🔗baaznews.org/p/two-years-si…

Opinion | Two Years Since His Imprisonment, Amritpal Singh Has Still Not Been Broken

"Amritpal Singh has shown no signs of capitulation."

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DISINFO | There was no "demand" made from the SFJ float at the Malton Nagar Kirtan to "deport" Hindus. "India says that there is nothing in Canada - this is a message to them then - there are 800,000 Indians walking around here [in Canda] - take them back to India. Canada has

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As DILJIT DOSANJH's Sikh Maharaja look at the Met Gala garners positive global coverage, highlighting the Sikh identity & Punjabi culture, Indian Nationalist commentators are upset he had a map of Punjab & Gurmukhi rather than a map of India & the Devanagari script on his outfit.

As <a href="/diljitdosanjh/">DILJIT DOSANJH</a>'s Sikh Maharaja look at the Met Gala garners positive global coverage, highlighting the Sikh identity &amp; Punjabi culture, Indian Nationalist commentators are upset he had a map of Punjab &amp; Gurmukhi rather than a map of India &amp; the Devanagari script on his outfit.
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A Gurdwara in the border town of Poonch, Kashmir, was struck by Pakistani retaliatory strikes today. At least four Sikhs were also killed in the bombardment, as per early reports, including a raagi, Amrik Singh. The Akal Takht has called for peace, noting that since 1947,

A Gurdwara in the border town of Poonch, Kashmir, was struck by Pakistani retaliatory strikes today. 

At least four Sikhs were also killed in the bombardment, as per early reports, including a raagi, Amrik Singh. 

The Akal Takht has called for peace, noting that since 1947,
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Opinion | Sikhs Must Stand With All Resistance: From Punjab to Kashmir "Indian media and politicians manipulate Sikh pain to pull Sikhs into Hindutva jingoism - to turn us into defenders of an empire that once sought to annihilate us." 🔗baaznews.org/p/sikhs-must-s…

Opinion | Sikhs Must Stand With All Resistance: From Punjab to Kashmir 

"Indian media and politicians manipulate Sikh pain to pull Sikhs into Hindutva jingoism - to turn us into defenders of an empire that once sought to annihilate us."

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