Sinopsis
A monthly podcast from the World Sikh Organization of Canada, covering current affairs, politics, and media from the Sikh Canadian perspective.
Episodios
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#41 - Year in Review & President's Remarks
07/12/2023 Duración: 31minJaspreet Kaur and Mahekleen Kaur are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we are joined by our new president Danish Singh as we reflect on some of WSO's milestones in 2023.
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#40 - Free Jaggi Now!
09/11/2023 Duración: 01h23minOur new podcast is here! Join us for a live recording of one of our recent events, featuring Gurpreet Singh Johal, a human rights activist from Scotland, shedding light on India's oppression of Sikh activists and the unjust detention of Sikhs, including his own brother, Jaggi Johal. If you missed the events, fret not! You now have the chance to catch up on this crucial conversation by tuning in to our podcast, available on all major platforms. Don't wait—go have a listen and stay informed! #AskCanadianSikhs #Podcast #CanadianSikhs #FreeJaggiNow
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#39 - India & Canada Relations
27/09/2023 Duración: 34minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we discuss India & Canada's relations after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement.
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#38 - Hardeep Singh Nijjar & International Students
04/07/2023 Duración: 42minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we discuss the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar & the advocacy of international students in Canada. We end with national board member, Mahekleen Kaur’s interview with Balpreet Singh, Legal Counsel for the World Sikh Organization of Canada. They discussed the role Balpreet Singh plays in the organization along with foreign interference and how that impacts Canadian Sikhs.
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#37 - Ensaaf
19/06/2023 Duración: 27minNational board member, Mahekleen Kaur is back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we interviewed Sukhman Singh, one of the co-founders of Ensaaf. They discussed how Ensaaf was created and the projects the team is currently working on!
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#36 Bhai Amritpal Singh, South Asian Heritage Month, The King’s Coronation & Dashmesh Cultural Centre
08/05/2023 Duración: 47minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we discuss Bhai Amritpal Singh courting arrest, South Asian Heritage Month and the term South Asian and lastly, the King's Coronation. We end with national board member, Mahekleen Kaur’s interview with Raj Sidhu, the Director of Operations at Dashmesh Cultural Centre. They discussed the day-to-day operations of the Gurdwara along with the initiatives they have taken on, such as the women's shelter and the no-hungry tummy program.
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#35 - Punjab Crackdown & Kothaguru
04/04/2023 Duración: 36minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we discuss the state-wide crackdown in Punjab and Sikh Canadian responses. We end with national board member, Mahekleen Kaur’s interview with Gurkeerat Singh @kothaguru, who discusses his experience staying with Bhai Amritpal Singh.
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#34 - RSS Report, Election Interference, Anti-Caste Motions & Khalsa Aid
14/03/2023 Duración: 50minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we talk about the high profile Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) report that WSO put out in collaboration with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). We also discuss foreign election interference and the anti-caste motions that were passed in Seattle and Toronto. We end with national board member, Mahekleen Kaur’s interview with Jindi Singh, the national director of Khalsa Aid discussing the organizations ground efforts in Turkey.
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#33 - Spy Balloon, One Billion Rising, Anniversary of Mosque Shooting, Personal Loss for WSO, Islamophobia & Domestic Violence
14/02/2023 Duración: 33minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs. This month we start by talking about the Chinese spy balloon spotted in Canada and USA. We then discuss One Billion Rising, the sixth anniversary of the Quebec Mosque shooting, the loss of Jaspreet Pandher for the WSO Family, and Islamophobia. This year we are also introducing a new segment to our podcast, where we interview various guest speakers from the community. Mahekleen Gill (WSO Board Member) will be hosting this segment. This month we sat down with Manvir Bhangu, founder and executive director of Laadliyan a non-profit in the Peel Region to discuss domestic violence in the Punjabi community!
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#32 - Year End Review
15/12/2022 Duración: 25minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs. This month we will discuss the World Cup in Qatar, the year-end review for WSO and lastly Indo-Pacific strategy between India and Canada.
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#31 - Ontario Municipal Elections, Bandi Chhor Divas, WSO Lobby Day
01/11/2022 Duración: 38minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs. This month we will discuss the Ontario municipal elections, Bandi Chhor Divas and WSO in Ottawa for Lobby Day.
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#30 - Khalistan Referendum, Conservative Party Leadership Elections, Ontario Municipal Elections, Hurricane Fiona
04/10/2022 Duración: 54minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs. This month we start by talking about truth and reconciliation day. We have a jam-packed episode covering the Referendum for Khalistan in Brampton, Conservative Party of Canada leadership elections, Ontario municipal elections and Hurricane Fiona.
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#29 - Domestic Violence, Beard Accommodation, Support of International Students, SYLI
06/09/2022 Duración: 49minJaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs. This month we start with paying tribute to Sardar Ram Raghbir Singh Chahal, a founding member of the World Sikh Organization. We have a jam-packed episode covering domestic violence, Toronto beard accommodation, the Government of India's foreign appearances, WSO's continuous support of International students and the annual Sikh Youth Leadership Institute.
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#28 - June, Sidhu Moose Wala, Ontario elections, Alpha College
07/06/2022 Duración: 47minWelcome back to another exciting episode of the #AskCanadianSikhs podcast with our co-hosts, Dr.Jaspreet Kaur Bal and Harman Singh Kandola. We start by talking about June and how we can take this month to reflect. This episode also dives into the recent Ontario elections and the Alpha College incident. Lastly, we discuss the impact that the loss of Sidhu Moose Wala had to the community.
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#27 - Vaisakhi, Afghanistan Sikhs, Workplace Accommodations
03/05/2022 Duración: 37minWelcome back to another exciting episode of the #AskCanadianSikhs podcast with our co-hosts, Dr.Jaspreet Kaur Bal and Harman Singh Kandola. We talked more about the finishing of Sikh Heritage Month, Vaisakhi and Nagar Kirtan this month. We also celebrate our brothers and sisters from Afghanistan arriving in Canada and the win in the workplace accommodations for Sikhs in Canada. Finally, we pay our tribute to a friend of the World Sikh Organization who passed away. Listen now and be informed on issues that are important to Canadian Sikhs. The podcast is now available on all major platforms. #AskCanadianSikhs
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#26 - Sikh Heritage Month, Refugees, Ind - Canadian Relationships
05/04/2022 Duración: 50minThis month's #AskCanadianSikhs podcast is back with our co-hosts, Jaspreet Kaur Bal and Harman Singh Kandola. We are very excited about this month's episode to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month. We encourage you to check events in and out of your province celebrating; World Sikh Organization has a Sikh Education Guide and will be using the month to promote and teach how to use the guide. Alongside the discussion of Sikh Heritage Month, we talk about Ukraine and Afghan refugees and Indo-Canadian relationships. Listen now and be informed on issues that are important to Canadian Sikhs. The podcast is now available on all major platforms. #AskCanadianSikhs
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#25 - Trucker Convoy, Deep Sidhu And Bill 21
01/03/2022 Duración: 46minWe are back with another exciting episode of the #AskCanadianSikhs podcast with our co-hosts, Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bal and Harman Singh Kandola. This month, we talk about the Sikh perspective on the truck convoy in Ottawa and Toronto, the loss of Deep Sidhu and an update on Bill 21. Listen now and be informed on issues that are important to Canadian Sikhs. The podcast is now available on all major platforms. #AskCanadianSikhs
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Episode #24 - WSO Highlights & Key Sikh Canadian political moments of 2021 and 2022 Outlook
04/01/2022 Duración: 51minHappy New Year! WSO brings you the first 2022 episode of #AskCanadianSikhs with Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bal and Harman Singh Kandola. We kick start this year with a recap of 2021, highlighting key Sikh Canadian issues that the community faced, and look forward to what 2022 holds for us as a community and as an organization. Listen now and be informed on issues that are important to Canadian Sikhs. The podcast is now available on all major platforms #AskCanadianSikhs
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#23 - Foreign Interference, Repeal of Farmer's Bills, BC Floods
07/12/2021 Duración: 45minWelcome back to another exciting episode of the #AskCanadianSikhs podcast with our co-hosts Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bal and Harman Singh Kandola. This month we discuss the foreign interference from India, the significant announcement of having the farmer's bills repealed, what that means for the farmers, the climate events in BC and how Sikhs are responding. Listen now and be informed on issues that are important to Canadian Sikhs. The podcast is now available on all major platforms. #AskCanadianSikhs #NeverForget1984 #Sikhs #Cdnpoli #Alberta #Edmonton #Calgary #Politics
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#22 - Sikh Genocide, #TheyLiveHere Campaign, Canadian Federal Cabinet, Alberta Municipal Elections
02/11/2021 Duración: 32minWelcome back to another exciting episode of the #AskCanadianSikhs podcast with our co-hosts Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bal and Harman Singh Kandola. This month we discuss what November means to Sikhs, how WSO is commemorating the #SikhGenocide of 1984 with their #TheyLiveHere campaign, and we talk politics: from our speculations of the future cabinet and the Municipal elections in Calgary and Edmonton. Listen now and be informed on issues that are important to Canadian Sikhs. Podcast is now available on all major platforms. #AskCanadianSikhs #NeverForget1984 #Sikhs #Cdnpoli #Alberta #Edmonton #Calgary #Politics