Toronto, Canada: The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Master Seaman Wanda McDonald become the first Sikh woman to wear the turban while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). McDonald, a Sonar operator based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, joined the RCN in 1997 and became interested in the Sikh faith three years ago. After deciding to become ...
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Kirpans to be Accommodated at Canadian Missions Around the World
Brampton, Canada: We wish all of you a joyous Vaisakhi! To mark the birth of the Khalsa, a ceremony was held today at Brampton’s Khalsa Community School where the Government of Canada and the World Sikh Organization of Canada announced the implementation of a policy accommodating the wearing of kirpan in Canadian missions (consulates and embassies) around the world. The announcement ...
Read More »German ambassador in Canada assures help in Bhullar’s case
Amritsar,Punjab: Gerrman ambassador in Canada has assured World Sikh Organization (WSO) to continue to pursue the case of Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, on death row, with the Indian government. Legal counsel, WSO, Balpreet Singh informed TOI on Tuesday that German ambassador in Canada Werner Wnedt informed them that Germany would continue to talk to India on the highest level about the ...
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