Press Releases

WSO Writes to Indian PM Calling for Release of Sikh Prisoners

Ottawa (December 29, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for the release of Sikh prison...

CBC Reports False & Malicious Allegations Against WSO

(December 11, 2014) The World Sikh Organization of Canada would like to correct recent reports that it has endorsed candidates or is involved in nomination ...

First Turbaned Sikh Woman in Canadian Navy a Milestone: WSO

Ottawa (October 29, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Master Seaman Wanda McDonald become the first Sikh woman to wear the turban whil...

WSO Statement on Ottawa Shootings

Ottawa (October 23, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada is saddened and shocked by yesterday's terrorist attacks in Ottawa. Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, a...

WSO Welcomes the Opening of the CMHR

Winnipeg (September 19, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights(CMHR) here today.

WSO Announces New Director of Development

Toronto (September 17, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada is pleased to announce the hiring of Jaskaran Singh Sandhu as Director of Development. Ja...

Refusal to Exempt Ontario Sikhs From Motorcycle Helmet Law Disappointing: WSO

Toronto (August 21, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada is disappointed by the recent decision of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to not provide an ...

Inaugural Khalsa Cup Tournament a Success!

Mississauga (August 11, 2014): The first annual Khalsa Cup concluded on Sunday with Team Malton being crowned Competitive Tier champions and the Maple Leafs...

Charges Against Brookside Gurdwara President a Call to Action: WSO

Surrey (July 16, 2014): In the wake of the tragic assault on Narinder Kaur Kalsi, the World Sikh Organization of Canada is offering access to a network of p...

WSO Saddened By Violence at Darbar Sahib Complex

Ottawa (June 6, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada is saddened by the clash today at Sri Darbar Sahib (The Golden Temple) in Amritsar where severa...