From the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:
April is an important month for the Sikh community. In this month, Sikh Canadians celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the creation of the Khalsa and the Sikh articles of faith. Sikh Canadians widely celebrate Vaisakhi, also known as Khalsa Day, across Ontario.
By proclaiming the month of April as Sikh Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the important contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to Ontario's social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Sikh Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Sikh Canadians and the important role that they have played and continue to play in communities across Ontario.
Here is a selection of resources where you can learn more about the achievements, contributions, and past & present experiences of the Sikh community in Canada and internationally. You can also discover more resources through Library Search.
Websites
- Sikh Heritage Month Foundation
- Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada
- Timeline of Sikhs in Canada: 1809 – Present (Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada)
- Sikh Heritage Landmarks (Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada)
- The Story of the Komagata Maru (Canadian Museum for Human Rights)
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