The recent decision by the government of Punjab to shut down mobile internet and SMS services has shocked and disturbed the world for its direct impact on human rights and civil liberties. These actions by the government of Punjab were in response to the expression of displeasure by youth Sikh activists with government policies.

The farmers in India are protesting three pieces of legislation which intend to deregulate the farming system and open up farmers to predatory pricing, hence why the farmers chose to march to New Delhi to make their voices heard with lawmakers in the capital.

Based on the advice of public health officials, our team has decided to postpone all Sikh Heritage Month events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Matters of public health and safety are of utmost importance to Sikh Heritage Manitoba (SHM) and we advise all Manitobans to take precautions to ensure public safety

Sikh Heritage Manitoba reimagines an early-20th-century photograph.

Sikh Heritage Manitoba is extremely concerned by the passing of Bill 21 - An Act respecting the laicity of the State by the Quebec national assembly. 

This legislation introduced by the Coalition Avenir Quebec government prohibits public sector employees from wearing religious symbols. Passed during late hours of June 16 with a vote of 73-35, this bill not only violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, it is also one step closer to state authoritarianism.