According to The Winnipeg Sun “ Sikh Heritage Manitoba will mark the province’s official recognition of April as Sikh Heritage Month with its annual Ardaas ceremony on April 4 at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
The ceremonial prayer will take place in the Rotunda from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will include a display of Sikh artwork and formal greetings from elected officials.
This year marks the seventh anniversary of Manitoba’s recognition of Sikh Heritage Month. The designation was established in 2019 through Bill 228: The Sikh Heritage Month Act. The law acknowledges the historical and ongoing contributions of the Sikh community in Manitoba.
The Sikh population in Manitoba has been active for more than sixty years, with involvement in sectors ranging from business to education. Manitoba was among the first provinces to pass such legislation, followed by other provinces and a federal designation later in 2019.
In addition to the Ardaas ceremony, Sikh Heritage Manitoba is organizing a seminar and workshop titled Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi on April 26. The session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Judy Silver Commons, Maples Collegiate, 1330 Jefferson Avenue.
Harinder Singh, a Sikh scholar and educator, will be the keynote speaker. The session will examine Sikh teachings on justice, identity, and the role of spiritual values in public life.
Organizers say the goal is to provide educational opportunities and encourage civic engagement.
“We aim to connect generations through the stories of our community and reflect on the path forward,” said Sheena Kaur Gurm, President of Sikh Heritage Manitoba.
More information and updates about events can be found at sikhheritagemanitoba.ca.
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