Press Releases

Happy Canada Day!

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) wishes all Canadians a very happy Canada Day.

Canadian Sikhs mark tragic Air India anniversary

Ottawa - Beginning June 21, one of the largest Sikh congregations in Canada, the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, BC will be holding a special memorial to...

World Sikh Organization supports compensation for families of Air India victims

Ottawa: The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) supports the Major Commission’s recommendations that the government of Canada provide compensation for t...

Human Rights group recognizes the Hon. Jack Layton’s fearless advocacy

Ottawa - On June 3, The World Sikh Organization of Canada recognized NDP leader Jack Layton for his work to advance human rights in Canada and abroad.

World Sikh Organization of Canada hosts Indian human rights advocate

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) welcomes Indian journalist, author, and human rights advocate Manoj Mitta as the guest speaker at their annual Pa...

World Sikh Organization of Canada supports Alberta student’s right to don kilt

Ottawa – May 25, 2010 The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) supports Alberta’s Hamish Jacobs, 19, in his bid to wear a formal kilt to his high school g...

Canadian Sikhs Wonder: Are Some Canadians More Equal Than Others?

Ottawa – (May 13, 2010): Canadian Sikhs are wondering, why the double standard? While violence and looting in Montreal last night after the victory of the Mo...

Rise in Extremism or Rise in Hysteria? Canadian Sikhs Setting the Record Straight

It has been a tough month for Canadian Sikhs. The festival of Vaisakhi is supposed to be a time of celebration – when Sikhs have a public opportunity to shar...

WSO Condemns Facebook Threats Against MP Ujjal Dosanjh

Ottawa – (April 23, 2010): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) condemns threatening comments that have been posted on the social-networking website F...

Sikh Canadians Horrified by Violence: World Sikh Organization of Canada

Ottawa – (April 19, 2010): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) joins the Sikh community in Canada in expressing horror and disappointment over a rece...