This urgent discussion on November 7th aimed to unpack the complexities of the Sikh experience in Canada, spotlighting both its triumphs and ongoing challenges, as well as analysis of dangers posed by foreign interference, censorship, intimidation and physical harm to activists, academics and journalists
Amidst a landscape marked by rising racial tensions, disinformation campaigns, and complex transnational relationships, Sikh Canadians are navigating an intricate matrix of cultural identity, socio-political involvement, and community resilience. From media misrepresentation to legal challenges, through to opportunities for growth, the Sikh diaspora in Canada embodies a unique set of experiences that demand comprehensive exploration and dialogue.
Dr. Sharanjit K. Sandhra, Historian, Seasonal Faculty University of the Fraser Valley
Rumneek Johal, Journalist PressProgress
Balpreet Singh, Legal Counsel World Sikh Organization
Jindi Singh, National Director Khalsa Aid Canada
Michelle Eliot, CBC Journalist
This urgent discussion on November 7th aimed to unpack the complexities of the Sikh experience in Canada, spotlighting both its triumphs and ongoing challenges, as well as analysis of dangers posed by foreign interference, censorship, intimidation and physical harm to activists, academics and journalists
Hosted by the Poetic Justice Foundation and McGill University's Department of Integrated Studies in Education, this event marked an important dialogue during Dalit History Month.
As Israel continued their genocidal attacks on the people of Palestine, a collective came together to educate, raise awareness and mobilize the global community to stand up for human rights and stop the bloodshed.
In partnership with On Canada Project and Hollyhock, Poetic Justice Foundation hosted a transformative evening of uncompromising truth-telling, dialogue, and relationship-building that aimed to open up challenging yet hopeful conversations around racism, systems of oppression, and white supremacy.
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