Category: SIKH AID

One Step Closer to Justice for Farmers & UNITED SIKHS In an important update on UNITED SIKHS’ legal aid efforts supporting impacted farmers, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) recorded statements from two witnesses on May 6 at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh. This development brings us a step closer to justice for farmers who suffered heavy-handed force… Continue reading One Step Closer to Justice for Farmers & UNITED SIKHS

On March 30th 2020, two Sikh doctor brothers in Canada made an “extremely difficult decision” to shave off their beards, an article of faith in Sikhism, so as to wear the medical-grade protective masks necessary to treat patients suffering from the deadly coronavirus pandemic gripping the country. Montreal physician Sanjeet Singh Saluja and his brother… Continue reading SIKH DOCTORS AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO BE ASSISTED WITH PPE EQUIPMENT

UNITED SIKHS is delighted to share the news that the government has agreed to increase the capacity limits for religious sites in regions currently in grey-lockdown level. For the past few weeks, our team, in cooperation with other religious organizations has been having meetings with Premier Ford, Minister Elliott and Dr. Williams.“We are committed to… Continue reading ONTARIO ANNOUNCES NEW CAPACITY LIMITS FOR RELIGIOUS SITES

Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, Peel Regional Police, and Peel Paramedic Services on June 5 thanked local Peel-based Punjabi COVID-19 food banks with an appreciation parade. The parade featured Council members, police cruisers, ambulance vehicles, and fire trucks driving by the food banks with emergency lights flashing and sirens sounding to show appreciation to the… Continue reading peel-authorities-recognize-contributions-by-punjabi-food-banks

The measure of life is not its duration, but its contributions to society. There is no greater joy than saving a soul, and with that goal in mind, UNITED SIKHS organised a blood donation camp in London Ontario on June 1st, commemorating the martyrdom of the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, as well… Continue reading PEOPLE LIVE WHEN PEOPLE GIVE

Annual Charity Event Brings Elected Officials & Humanitarian Volunteers Together UNITED SIKHS Volunteers Receive “Charity of the Year” Award at Sikh Motorcycle Club Gala BRAMPTON, CANADA — Hundreds of Sikh motorcyclists came together once again for their 4th annual Sikh Motorcycle Club’s charity gala. This year’s Gala honoured UNITED SIKHS for their the global disaster work.… Continue reading SIKH MOTORCYCLE CLUB HONORS UNITED SIKHS HUMANITARIAN VOLUNTEERS AT GALA

We Make Sure That Someone’s Tomorrow Is Better Than Today Panjabi Translation of this Press Release   The Sikh Centennial Gala is the highlight event for the year for Sikhs in Canada. Each year the Sikh Centennial Gala seeks to highlight and honor accomplishments of dynamic, successful individuals who inspire and educate whilst giving back… Continue reading WE MAKE SURE THAT SOMEONE’S TOMORROW IS BETTER THAN TODAY

We Make Sure That Someone’s Tomorrow Is Better Than Today Panjabi Translation of this Press Release   The Sikh Centennial Gala is the highlight event for the year for Sikhs in Canada. Each year the Sikh Centennial Gala seeks to highlight and honor accomplishments of dynamic, successful individuals who inspire and educate whilst giving back… Continue reading ALBERTA FIRES: HOW CAN YOU HELP!

Tabanovce, Macedonia – Imagine being cold, hungry, and exhausted, on a journey to an unknown future. For thousands this is a reality, as the refugees arrive in Tabanovce, Macedonia before crossing the Macedonia-Serbia borders they are greeted and overwhelmed by our volunteers who have the desire to serve humanity.   UNITED SIKHS volunteer Mani Singh from… Continue reading GIVING SOMEONE WARMTH THROUGH LANGAR- A HOT MEAL

“Many relief workers have visited this site over the past two months, but no one would actually helped us. I met some Sikhs at the market, requested relief aid, and you came with real help. You have helped my people with food, and water. And now you’ve brought us tents. You guys are a God… Continue reading united-sikhs-emergency-shelters-help-thousands-in-haiti