Sikh Journalist

Quebec's secularism laws are coming for Sikh children

After forcing Sikh educators to choose between their faith and their careers, Quebec now risks making children choose between their identity and an…

Nov 2 • Sikh Journalist

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October 2026

‘Jersey Boy’ explores Sikh identity, post-9/11 hate and the struggle to belong

Jaskaran Singh’s coming-of-age drama explores the lasting impact of 9/11 on Sikh identity, racism and belonging. For me the film’s themes hit close to…

Oct 26 • Sikh Journalist

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“Go Back to Where You Came From” challenges anti-immigrant hate while confronting uncomfortable truths

The rap tackles racist stereotypes, the realities of immigrant life and the importance of accountability, asking listeners to look beyond the rhetoric…

Oct 25 • Sikh Journalist

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September 2026

Strong Son asks what it really means to be strong

Ian Bawa’s Strong Son, featured at TIFF 2026, explores grief, masculinity, mental health and caregiving through the relationship between a Sikh Punjabi…

Sep 25 • Sikh Journalist

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The Shadow We Inherited

Twenty-five years after 9/11, a generation of Sikhs who never experienced the attacks firsthand are still living with the stereotypes and fear that…

Sep 11 • Sikh Journalist

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Where are our stories?

As anti-Sikh hate and anti-immigrant rhetoric rise, Kuwarjeet Singh reflects on journalism, TIFF and why Sikhs need to be more rebellious about telling…

Sep 11 • Sikh Journalist

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April 2026

From Komagata Maru to Jimmy Fallon: Punjabi Sikh visibility is no longer negotiable

For a country where Sikhs are deeply woven into the social fabric, the disconnect between presence and portrayal has always been hard to ignore.

Apr 28

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Alcohol, Drugs, and the Sikh Punjabi Diaspora

Alcohol and substance use are among the most persistent yet least openly discussed issues in Sikh Punjabi households across North America.

Apr 28 • Sikh Journalist

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Vaisakhi is more than a Harvest Festival

Mainstream & Social Media keeps getting one of the most important Sikh celbrations wrong—and it’s time to fix it.

Apr 15 • Sikh Journalist

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January 2026

How to Report on Sikhs?

A Quick Media Guide by Sikh Journalist

Jan 26 • Sikh Journalist

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Rupi Kaur to Receive Independent Achievement Award at 2026 Departure Honours

The poet and author’s recognition is more than a personal milestone—it’s a reminder of the power of independent voices, and the importance of Sikh…

Jan 22 • Sikh Journalist

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The Mental Health Crisis Facing Sikh and Punjabi Men

In many Punjabi families, there is an unspoken rule: men do not break.

Jan 19 • Sikh Journalist

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