April to be Sikh heritage month in Ontario
Friday, 13/12/2013
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20131213/punjab.htm#16
Toronto : The month of April in the Canadian province of Ontario will be observed as Sikh heritage month every year. A Bill brought by Brampton New Democrat Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Jagmeet Singh to have April recognised as Sikh heritage month was approved in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, the Brampton Guardian reported today. Jagmeet Singh had introduced the Bill in the assembly last April.
He said April was an important month for the Sikh community as Baisakhi was celebrated in this month, which also marked the creation of Khalsa. Sikh Canadians widely celebrate Baisakhi, also known as Khalsa Day.
"This will be an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Sikh Canadians and the important role that they have played and continue to play in communities across Ontario," he said.
