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The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada (SHMC) - A Canadian organization celebrating the unique culture, history and legacy of Sikh Canadians...

05/20/2026

2026 PGA Champion Aaron Rai !!
Major title. Major inspiration.
Congratulations from Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada.

04/14/2026

April 13, 2026 marked an important moment for the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada and for me .

With our leadership transition completed on April 5, I am honoured to help lead SHMC into its next chapter alongside a new board committed to carrying this work forward with purpose, courage, and clarity.

I had the privilege of attending the premiere of PROMISES. Congratulations to Steve Purewal () for his relentless work and leadership in bringing this important film forward. This work is part of shared efforts to correct a narrative that is long overdue for correction, to reflect on the promises that were made, and to acknowledge the challenges Sikh communities continue to face.

At the Canadian War Museum, the importance of that work was clear. Even in spaces dedicated to preserving national memory, Sikh contributions are still visibly left out of our Canadian history. Our exhibition stood as a reminder that Sikh stories are not separate from Canadian history. They are Canadian history.

It was also a special moment to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney and to share in an evening centered on remembrance, recognition, and the responsibility to move the story forward. (Image 2: Mark Carney signs Private Singh (2025) - Official First Day Cover)

Thank you as well to our friend of the museum, Senator Baltej Dhillon () , and to Ruby Sahota () , Iqwinder Gaheer () , and entire Sikh Caucus for helping make the evening possible and for arranging the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister. Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller () for the support of moving the Museums work forward.

This is the work ahead of us at the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada: to preserve truth, correct omission, and ensure Sikh contributions to this country are fully recognized and never written out again.

04/12/2026

Moments like these stay with you.

Toshakhana – A Night of Treasures: House of Heer: Celebrating Sikh Women was filled with conversation, connection, and a shared sense of pride. Every table, every exchange, every smile reflected the strength of coming together as one.

This is what it looks like when community shows up.

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Toshakhana (tosh-kh-ana): House of Treasures
"A Night of Treasures"
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Thank you!
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Caterer: (60 Biscayne Brampton)
Host: SHMC Board
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04/11/2026

Because of this night.

Toshakhana – A Night of Treasures: House of Heer: Celebrating Sikh Women was more than a gathering. It moves to a new chapter.

Because of this night:
• New exhibitions will be developed
• Educational programmes will continue reaching students
• Space for artist to grow
• The vision of a permanent Toshakhana of Learning

This is what collective effort makes possible.

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Toshakhana (tosh-kh-ana): House of Treasures
"A Night of Treasures"
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Thank you!
Venue:
Caterer: (60 Biscayne Brampton)
Host: SHMC Board
Decor: .ca
Print Partner:
MC:
Artists : //
Media Partner:
Live Feed:
A/V: //
DJ: //

04/10/2026

Community. Connection. Celebration.

Toshakhana – A Night of Treasures: House of Heer: Celebrating Sikh Women brought together a room filled with stories, laughter, and shared purpose. From familiar faces to new connections, the evening reflected the strength of sangat and the spirit that continues to carry our community forward.

These moments remind us that what we build together goes far beyond one night.

04/01/2026

In Remembrance of a couple of great leaders…Steven Lewis and Jack Layton

03/28/2026

In celebration of Sikh Heritage Month, the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is honoured to welcome Davinder Toor as a panelist for In Conversation: Preserving Heritage, Telling Our Stories.

Recognised globally as one of the foremost collectors of Sikh art, Davinder has worked with major museums and institutions to advance understanding of Sikh courtly culture and artistic history.

His collection continues to shape how Sikh visual heritage is studied and presented worldwide.

🎟️ Tickets available now
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03/27/2026

In celebration of Sikh Heritage Month, the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is honoured to welcome Shauna Singh Baldwin as a panelist for In Conversation: Preserving Heritage, Telling Our Stories.

An internationally acclaimed novelist and literary voice, Shauna’s work explores Sikh identity, migration, gender, and memory. Her writing has shaped global understanding of Sikh narratives through powerful storytelling rooted in lived experience.

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most important literary voices of our time.

🎟 Tickets available now
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sikh-heritage-museum-of-canada/events/in-conversation-preserving-heritage-telling-our-stories/

03/26/2026

In celebration of Sikh Heritage Month, The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is honoured to welcome Angela Aujla as a panelist for In Conversation: Preserving Heritage, Telling Our Stories.

A Panjabi Canadian visual artist and professor, Angela’s work explores how objects carry memory, identity, and cultural meaning across generations. Through collage, photography, textile, and installation, she brings forward histories that have often been overlooked.

Join us for an intimate and powerful conversation on how Sikh stories are preserved, interpreted, and shared.

🎟 Tickets available now
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sikh-heritage-museum-of-canada/events/in-conversation-preserving-heritage-telling-our-stories/

11/11/2025

- Today we pause together to honour courage, sacrifice, and the stories that shape our shared freedoms.

Canada Post’s 2025 Remembrance Day stamp, Private Singh, recognizes Sikh soldiers who first served with the Canadian military in the First World War and all who have served since. More than a quarter of a million Sikh soldiers fought with Britain and its allies in the world wars. In Canada, discrimination kept many from enlisting, only 10 broke the barrier in WWI.

The stamp portrays a modern Canadian Sikh soldier paying respects, with Private Buckam Singh’s grave at Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener in the background of the stamp illustration. A design that bridges past and present and acknowledges stories long overlooked.

Designed by Larry Burke and Anna Stredulinsky (Burke & Burke) and illustrated by Parm Singh, the issue connects remembrance to inclusion.

Collect the issue
• Booklet of 6 stamps
• Pane of 5 stamps
• Official First Day Cover

Please purchase all three stamps from Canada Post’s store:

https://store.canadapost-postescanada.ca/store-boutique/en/10/c/stamps-and-collectibles?facetValueFilter=tenant~stamp-collection:remembrance

On this day of remembrance, may we reflect with gratitude and keep sharing these histories with the next generation.

Address

2980 Drew Road, Unit 125
Mississauga, ON
L4TOA7

Telephone

+14165875498

Website

http://www.shmc.ca/

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