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BB agsq 2011 idn som-vfr kYnyzf dy ieiqhfs ivwc kflf idvs krky jfixaf jFdf rhygf. jdoN kYnyzIanF ny sLuBf svyry dysL dy mIzIey qoN kulihxI kulwCxI drd ivMnI KLbr suxI ik 'vfey suBf' dI bjfey iek sogI lihr afeI ijs ny afpxI lpyt c dysL dy inAU zYmokRyitk pfrtI dy pRDfn aqy pfrlImYNt ivwc muwK ivroDI iDr dy nyqf nUM lY geI. pfrlImYNt ihl qy kOmI JMzf nIvF nIvF sog c Juikaf lokF pfrlImYNt ihl 'qy ivroDI iDr dy nyqf dy dPqr dI dyhlI qy sLrDf dy Puwl rwKy. jYk lyitn dy smrQk aqy ivroDI sog dI lihr dy vhf ivwc vih qury.kYnyzf df hrmn ipafrf puwqr hux ies dunIaF ivwc nhIN irhf, Aus dI sKsIaq, AusdI kYnyzf dys leI idb-idRstI, dysL aqy lokF leI ipafr, AuqsLfh, AumId aqy afsF, vDIaf kdrF kImqF aqy rfjnIqI ivwc pfeI inrflI prpftI ieh Xfd hI bxI rhygI aqy pRyrnf dfiek vI. jYk lyitn nUM rfjnIqI dI ivrfsq afpxy ipAu dfdf qoN imlI. Ausdy dfdf jI iPlp ly-itn 1936 c pRovYsLIal kYbint ivwc mMqrI sn aqy Aus dy ipqf jI rfbrt lyitn 1984 ivwc brYn mulronI pRDfn mMqrI dI kYbint ivwc mMqrI sn. afpxy ipwCy jo lgYsI jYk lyitn Cwz gey hn, Aus qy pUry kYnyzf nUM PKr hY. iesy dI mhfnqf nUM muwK rwKidaF hI pRDfn mMqrI hfrpr ny afpxy aiDkfrF dI vrqoN kridaF hoieaF Aus nUM pUry pUry srkfrI snmfn nfl aMiqm ivdfiegI dyx df PYslf kIqf hY.

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so sincrvfr nUM jYk lyitn dIaF aMiqm rsmF srkfrI qOr qy kIqIaF jfxgIaF. ieh kYnyzf dy ie-iqhfs ivwc pihlI vfr hovygf jdoN iksy pfrtI dy nyqf aqy muwK ivroDI pfrtI dy afgU df srkfrI qOr qy snmfn kIqf jf irhf hY.

jYk lyitn aqy pRDfn mMqrI hfrpr dI KsIaq nfl nfl hI smfn aMqr AuW-BrI hY. pRDfn mMqrI

hfrpr ny sj ipCfKV dIaF pfrtIaF nUM iek muwT krky kYnyzIan knjLrvyitv pfrtI nUM swqfDfrI pfrtI dy Xog bx-fieaf. eys qrHF jYk lyitn ny 2003 ivwc aYn[ zI[ pI[ dI agvfeI krky 2011 ivwc Aus nUM cOQy nMbr dI pfrtI qoN dysL dI muwK ivroDI pfrtI dy AuWcy ruqby qwk phuMcfieaf, ijwQoN Auh aglI vfrI swqfDfrI hox dy supny lYx lwgI. kYnyzf dI sI[ sI[ aYP[, aYn[ zI[ pI[ dy 78 sflf ieiqhfs ivwc ieh pihlI vfr hY ik ies pfrtI nUM kYnyzf dI pfrlImYNt ivwc 103 sItF hfsl hoeIaF. jdoN ik kyvl 1980 ivwc hI ies pfrtI dy vwD qoN vwD 43 aYm[ pI[ huMdy sn. 2006 dI cox ivwc jYk dI agvfeI ivwc aYn[ zI[ pI[ ny 37 sItF ijwqIaF sn. aYn[ zI[ pI[ dI cVHq qy bVq jYk lyitn dI Xog agvfeI aqy Aus dI nIqI sdkf aYn[ zI[ pI[ ny iek nYsLnl pwDr dI pfrtI df rUp Dfiraf. awj hr kYnyzIan Aus dI byvkq mOq qy sogvfr hY. Aus dy guxF dI crcf hr iek dI jbfn qy hY. ijvyN Auh kyvl aYn[ zI[ pI[ df hI lIzr nf hoky sfry dysL df kOmI hIro bx igaf sI. ajyhy QoVy hI lIzr hoey hn ijnHF ny afpxy jIvn dy QoVy smyN ivwc vwzIaF pulFGF puwtIaF aqy ajyhy vI QoVy hI hn ijnHF ny afpxy jIvn dy aMqly sr vyly hOsly aqy AumId df pwlf nhIN Cwizaf. afpxy afKrI sfhF qoN do idn pihlF Ausny afpxy afKrI pwqr ivwc kYnyzIan lokF nUM sMboiDq huMidaF iliKaf.

myry dosqo! ipafr guwsy nfloN ibhqr hY, zr nfloN AumId awCI hY aqy inrfsLf nfloN afsLf vDIaf hY. afE asIN prspr ipafr ivwc rhIey, afsLf BrpUr jIvIey aqy ipafr qy afs nfl kYnyzf nUM hor vI sohxy dysL ivwc bdl dyeIey.

ies qoN ielfvf afpxI pfrtI leI vI Auh afs BrpUr idsLf inrdysL dyxf nf AuWky AunHF pfrtI nUM nvyN nyqf dI cox nvyN vrHy dy sLurU ivwc krn leI aqy aMqirm nyqf nUM Aus smyN qwk agvfeI krdy rihx leI afiKaf.

afpxy guxF krky Auh hr kYny-zIan leI afpxy hI ho gey. Auh rfjnIqI ivwc vDIaf asUl pRsqI qy eImfndfr nIqIaF apnfAux aqy afpxy ivcfrF nUM inzrqf nfl pysL krn dy pwK ivwc rhy. bihs ivwc AunHF df koeI sLfnI nhIN sI. hmysLf muskfn Biraf cyhrf aqy nYxF dI cmk Aus dI KsIaq nUM hor inKfrdy sn. jIvn ivwc hOslf, afsF, AumId aqy afsLfvfdI gux hI sPlqf qwk phuMcx dI pOVI huMdy hn. ieiqhfs ivwc bhuq QoVy nyqf hoey hn ijnHF ny afpxy inwjI duwK dI prvfh nf kridaF hmysLf afpxy lokF dy leI cMgyry BivwK, vDIaf suKdfiek jIvn, awCI ishq qy isiKaf aqy AuW-cIaF suwcIaF kdrF kImqF leI Gol kIqf. aijhIaF KsIaqF ivwcoN iek sn jYk lyitn. ijs dy sMGrmeI jIvn qoN ijhVf AunHF afpxy dysL kYnyzf aqy afpxy lokF, Kfs kr Gwt igxqIaF dy hwkF, grIb lokF dy ihwqF leI aqy afpxI pfrtI dIaF ijwqF leI kIqf qoN pRyrnf aqy AuqsLfh lYNdy rihxgy kYnyzIan lok.

AunHF ny afpxy afKrI sMdysL ivwc kYnyzIanF aqy Kfs kr nOjvfnF nUM ies dysL nUM sMsfr ivwc mnuwKqf dy rihx leI ies qoN hor vI vDIaf bxfAux leI Xqn jfrI rwKidaF hOsly Au-mId aqy afsLf nUM prnfeI rwKx leI ikhf. kYnyzf df iek mhfn spUq aqy kOmpRsq grIbF aqy Gwt igxqIaF df ihqU hux ies sMsfr ivwc nhIN irhf. Aus dy pfey pUrinaF qy cwlxf hI Aus nUM swcI sLrDFjlI hovygI. ijnHF nfl kYnyzf dysL dy mfx aqy sLfn df isqfrf hor cmkygf.


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Prime Minister Harpers Readout Regarding Hon. Jack Layton

Canadians are invited to pay their respects to the Honourable Jack Layton, Leader of Her Majestys Loyal Op-position and Member of the Queens Privy Council for Canada.

The Lying-in-State for Mr. Layton will take place in the foyer of the House of Com-mons in Ottawa on Wednesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 25. It will be open to the public from 12:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednes-day and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thurs-day. Canadians can also pay tribute to Mr. Layton as he lies in

repose at Toronto City Hall on Friday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, August 27 beginning at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

T h e f u n e r a l s e r -vice will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday,

August 27, 2011, at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto. For more information on the State Funeral or to convey condolences to Mr. Laytons family, Canadians can visit www.commemora-tion.gc.ca.


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WSO Offers Condolences on the Passing of Jack Layton

T h e Wo r l d S i k h O rg a n i z a t i o n o f C a n a d a ( W S O ) offers its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Hon. Jack Layton. Mr. Layton passed away early Monday morning of cancer at the age of 61.

WSO Presi-dent Prem Singh Vin-ning said, Jack Lay-tons passing is a loss for all Canadians. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Layton on several occasions and was always impressed by his sincerity and

dedication. Mr. Layton stood with Canadian Sikhs when it mattered, whether it was defend-ing the right of Ca-nadian Sikhs to wear the kirpan, or raising a voice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh genocide or whether it was demanding a public apology for the Komagata Maru trag-edy. Jack Laytons courage will serve as an inspiration for many years to come.

WSO Senior Policy Advisor Gian Singh Sandhu said, Jack Laytons commitment to human rights and social justice were ex-

emplary. He had the courage to speak out when others did not. Canadian Sikhs had a true friend in Jack Layton and he will be sorely missed.

The World Sikh Or-ganization of Canada (WSO) is a non-profit organization with a mandate to promote and protect the inter-ests of Canadian Sikhs as well as to promote and advocate for the protection of human rights for all individu-als, irrespective of race, religion, gender, eth-nicity and social and economic status.


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New Digital Media Program for AbbotsfordThe City of Abbots-ford is undertaking an outdoor digital media program that will see the installation of two digi-tal media signs along the Hwy#1 corridor including a marquee sign to promote the Abbotsford Entertain-ment and Sports Centre (AESC), announced May-or George W. Peary today.

These new signs will en-able Abbotsford to gener-

ate additional revenue as well as relay information to the public, said Peary. The marquee sign located near the AESC will be a key component in help-ing to promote events at the building as well as advertise for the Abbots-ford Heat during hockey season.

The development of the signs will take place over the next 18 months, how-

ever the City is committed to completing the AESC marquee sign (to be locat-ed on Salton Road) in time to promote the 2011/12 Abbotsford Heat hockey season. The second sign, which will be located on Sumas Way, will be in-stalled before December 31, 2012.

The digital media pro-gram is an innovative ap-proach to mitigating capi-

tal costs and will provide a longterm revenue stream for the City, said Peary. The signs will also sup-port economic develop-ment in our community by expanding the opportunity for businesses to adver-tise goods and services through a new medium.

The outdoor digital media program will provide Ab-botsford with the same types of benefits enjoyed

by other communities al-ready utilizing digital me-dia signs.

The outdoor digital media program contains strict guidelines for the use of the signage and provides parameters for the loca-tion of any future signs, said Peary. Our goal is to ensure that the structures are esthetically appealing, integrate well with their surroundings and are pro-

fessionally managed and maintained.

As in other communities, the cost of the signs will be fully paid by Pattison Out-door Advertising (POA) and POA will own and manage the advertising for the structures on behalf of the City.

Canada Well Positioned to Face Global Economic

Challenges, Flaherty Tells Finance Committee

The Honourable Jim Fla-herty, Minister of Finance, today told the House of Commons Standing Com-mittee on Finance that Canada is well positioned to face global economic challenges despite re-newed uncertainty gener-ated by concerns about the U.S. economic and fiscal situation and the continuing debt problems in Europe.

Canada is the only G-7 country to have regained all the output and jobs lost in the global recession. Canadas net debt burden is markedly lower than that in most other major industrialized countries, and our fiscal fundamen-tals are sound and sustain-able over the long term, Minister Flaherty said.

We have a low-tax plan for jobs and growth and the resolve to stay the course. The Next Phase of Canadas Economic Ac-tion Plan will preserve this countrys advantage in the global economy; strength-en the financial security of Canadian workers, seniors and families; and provide the stability necessary to secure our recovery in an uncertain world.

Acknowledging the vola-tile economic environ-ment around the world, the Minister told com-mittee members that the global recovery from the financial crisisespe-cially in the United States and Europeis fragile and that growth expectations should remain modest.

Looking to the future, Minister Flaherty noted, In a very uncertain global economic situation, one of the best strategic contri-butions that the Govern-ment can make to bolster confidence and growth in Canada is to maintain our strong fiscal position.

The Government will maintain its plan to return to balance a year early, by 201415, through its defi-cit reduction action plan, which will achieve $4 bil-lion in annual savings once it is fully implemented three years from now.

Minister Flaherty said he will continue to moni-tor developments closely and provide an update of the economic and fiscal outlook for this year and beyond in the Update of Economic and Fiscal Pro-jections, to be released this fall.


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A Tribute to Jack LaytonI started writing a column the other day on a flight to Ottawa. I was head-ing there to take part in a National Defence Committee meeting about the situation in Libya. I put it on the back-burner once I arrived and tried to resurrect it again a week later before head-ing out on a four-day riding tour, which included stops at Alexandra Bridge, Cache Creek, Lillooet, Pemberton and Gold Bridge. It didnt get done. I opened up the file again after getting home from Pemberton on Monday night and I realized it just wasnt going to happen.

The column I had started seemed unimportant on a day when I woke up to learn that Jack Layton, Leader of Her Majestys Loyal Oppo-sition and long-time leader of the NDP had passed away too soon and following too closely on the heels of his finest political hour. It was as shocking as it is sad.

The outpouring of emotion from across the country was immediate and cut across po-

litical party lines. In addition to his supporters, others who opposed many of Jacks poli-cies and would have never considered voting for his party still liked him on a per-sonal level. Even now, I find myself referring to him as simply Jack, as though we were personal acquaintances. It isnt out of disrespect, but rather out of respect for the type of person he was that I refer to him in this way.

I only had the opportunity to speak with Jack once during the spring session of Parlia-ment, before his revelation

that he would need to step aside to deal with cancer once again. I happened to be leaving the House of Commons at the same time as he was after some late night votes. He was at the Members Entrance with his signature cane and signa-ture moustache and I took the opportunity to introduce myself. Even at that time it was clear that he wasnt feel-ing too well, but he flashed his signature smile, gave me a strong handshake and wel-comed me as a new MP. He shared with me his fondness for my Dad, wished me the


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best and asked me to pass along his regards to Chuck. I said that I would, wished him well and we parted ways. It was a short, but meaning-ful personal encounter and I think thats what made Jack successful as a politician. He no doubt had many mean-ingful, personal encounters with hundreds of thousands of Canadians from coast to coast, and like me they prob-ably were left with a positive impression. And like me, Canadians couldnt help but find inspiration in his desire to continue to live life to the fullest, continue to take on new challenges and continue

on to greater success even after his cancer diagnosis.

Just down the hall from that entrance where we shook hands in the House of Com-mons is the magnificent Confederation Hall, which includes an intricate stone carving of the Canadian Coat of Arms. It includes the Latin words desiderantes melio-rem patriam, which means they desire a better country. Jack Layton desired a better country. And even if you disagreed with his policies, you knew he loved Canada. As weve seen this week, Canada loved him back.

It was an honour to serve with Jack Layton in the 41st Parliament. I sincerely regret that it was for such a short time.

- Mark Strahl, MP

ChilliwackFraser Canyon

An official book of condo-lences will be available to constituents wishing to pay their respects to Jack Layton in the office of Mark Strahl, MP at #102 7388 Vedder Road in Chilliwack. The office public hours are from 10am to 4pm. The book will be made available until Friday afternoon.

Statement by Hon. Ed Fast on the death of Jack Layton

Ed Fast, Member of Parliament for Ab-botsford, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, issued the follow-ing statement following the death of Jack Layton:

I would like to express my sincerest condolences on the tragic loss of Jack Layton. Mr. Layton truly embodied

the Canadian spirit, living out his life with courage, integ-rity and dedication. Although Mr. Layton lost his hard fought battle with cancer, he won the hearts of Canadians with his dedication to public service and his perseverance in the face of adversity.

Although Mr. Layton and I sometimes disagreed on public policy, his love for

Canada was undisputed. His contributions to and passion for public service will live on to inspire new generations of Canadians.

Jack Laytons death is a huge loss to our country, and I ask you to join me in reflect-ing upon his life and legacy.

Jack, you will be sorely missed.


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ICBC Cases

After my accident I had constant neck and back pains. I felt sad most of the time and became very anxious about the future. ICBC said I was overreacting and offered $17,000. My case settled for $400,000 at mediation. MR. S.

The damage to my car was only $700. ICBC said I could not have been injured; but I was. My lawyer finalized my claim for $28,000 plus expenses. MISS M.

ICBC offered me $32,000 to finish my case. I was off work for 6 months and saw a specialist because of my jaw injury. I couldnt mop the floor or clean our bathroom without help from my children. I received $200,000 through my lawyers efforts. MRS. S.

The damage to my vehicle was about $1,700. ICBC said this was a Low Velocity Impact (LVI) and refused to pay me for my injuries and physio costs. My lawyer obtained more than $45,000 for me. MRS. B.

A car hit me as I walked across the street. ICBC blamed me because of the colour of my clothing. My lawyer worked hard and obtained necessary evidence. My case settled for over $300,000. MRS. C.

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The Non Resident Indian (NRIs) belonging to a small village Nathewala, residents of Canada, America, and other foreign countries are greatly interested in the welfare of their own village, Nathewala. They have contributed more than twenty four lakhs rupees and deposited it in Punjab National Bank. The interest income from this deposit is used for the educational and health needs of the children and other welfare schemes of the village. Mr. Amarjit Singh Brar, of Everson, USA visited the village this winter and reported following activities this year.

1. Memorial Gate has been built in front of Primary School in the sacred memory of S. Gurcharan Singh, a martyr of Chinese War.

2. Another Memorial Gate has been constructed in front of Middle School in the sacred memory of Dafedar Karnail Singh, a martyr of Kashmir War.

3. A camp was arranged for medical checkup of all the students.

4. All the students have been given their uniforms for free.

5. All the poor students have been provided books free of cost.

6. Two teachers have been provided to the school because of shortage of Govt. teachers.

7. Financial assistance has been given to one student in B.Ed., one student in Polytechnic, 18 students studying in different schools i.e. Mehtab Garh, Bhallur, Bhagapurana, and Kot Sukhia schools.

There are 85 students in Primary, 58 in Middle, and 25 in Anganwari totaling 178 students. There are only 3 teachers in Primary and 3 teachers in Middle but they are really dedicated to the cause of education. A cooler has been set up for supply of clean and fresh water to the students. Follow-ing is the list of donors for this project.

List of Donors 1. 135,000 Rs. Dr. G.S. Sidhu (Edmonton)2. 125,000 Rs. Sukhwant S. Brar & Family (Winnipeg) 3. 100,000 Rs. Balwinder S. Brar & Family (Winnipeg)4. 100,000 Rs. Gurmeet S. Brar s/o Nazar Singh Brar (Winnipeg)5. 100,000 Rs. Mohinder S. & Inderjit K. Sangha(Everson) USA 6. 100,000 Rs. Amarjit S. Brar & Family s/o Avtar S. Brar (Everson) USA 7. 100,000 Rs. Gurmit S. Brar & Family s/o Nagar S. Brar (Portland) USA 8. 100,000 Rs. Tej S. & Parkash K. Sandhu, Surjit K.w/o Late Babu S. Mann (Quesnel) B.C.9. 100,000 Rs. Reshpal S. & Kaltar K. Badesha (Vancouver) B.C.10. 100,000 Rs. Principal Dalip S. Gill & Family (Abbotsford) B.C.11. 100,000 Rs. Mata Partap K. Brar & Family (Surrey) B.C.12. 100,000 Rs. Kultar S. Brar & Family (Calgary) Alberta 13. 100,000 Rs. Ranbir S. Brar & Family (New Westminster) B.C.14. 100,000 Rs. Balwinder S. & Jasbir K. Brar (New Westminster) B.C.15. 100,000 Rs. Bagwant S. & Sukhminder K. Mangat (Pleasanton)USA 16. 100,000 Rs. Mandeep S. & Parmjit K. Bling (Modesto) USA 17. 100,000 Rs. Jagjeet S. & Kalwinder K. Randhawa (New Westminster) B.C.18. 100,000 Rs. Gurchain Singh Sukhchain Singh Brar (Abbotsford) B.C.19. 100,000 Rs. Anonymous 20. 100,000 Rs. Jagjit Singh Brar (Abbotsford) B.C. 21. 100,000 Rs. Anonymous 22. 100,000 Rs. Teja Singh Dhaliwal (Surrey) B.C.23. 101,000 Rs. Jagbir Singh Brar (Edmonton) Alberta 24. 100,000 Rs. Kuldip Singh Kulbir Singh s/o S. Gurdial Singh (Fremont)

Baba Attar Das Educational Society NATHEWALA (Tehsil Baghapurana) Dist. MOGA

Ranbir Singh Brar (Chairman)New Westminster 604-524-8967

Balwinder Singh Brar (Secretary)Winnipeg 207-338-2895

Amarjit Singh Brar (Joint Secretary)Everson 360-354-8818

Baltej Singh Brar (Treasurer) Nathewala 1636-275227


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mYnUM hfly qwk XkIn nhIN af irhf, kMvl jI, qusIN sfzy Gr bYTy ho? jsbIr ny swjI bFh nfl mYnUM Guwt ilaf.

beI, quhfzy ipafr ny pYr eI nhIN lwgx idwqy. quhfzf DMn-vfd! ies bhfny pwCmI ieMglYNz vyiKaf jfvygf.

do idn qF sfzy leI QoVHy aY, Gwto Gwt hPqf qF jLrUr rho. prm bynqI rUp ivwc kih geI.

mIrfsIaF dy pIr af igaf. sfry twbr nUM bVf cfa. do idnF ipwCoN mrfsx afpxy Gr vfly nUM afKx lwgI, aftf qF aFZ guaFZ df vI mMg ky mukf idwqf, ieh pIrF mfiraf jfvygf kdoN? myrI gwl muwkx qoN pihlF hI AuhnF df hfsf pft ipaf.

bfbf gurU, qusIN ijMnf icr mrjLI rho, sfnUM koeI Prk nhIN pYNdf. jsbIr ny hwsidaF afiKaf.

qy tYksI dIaF tuwtdIaF idh-fVIaF df kI kryNgf?

ieh qF sfrI Aumr eI vfhI ey, cfr idn quhfzy bhfny arfm kr lvFgy. Aus cfh vflf iglfs cuwk ilaf.

qswlI rwKo, quhfzIaF sfrIaF suxky jfvFgf. qusIN mYnUM ivlwKx qy siqjugI iswK lwgy ho. quhfzI gurbfxI ivwc sLrDf, myrIaF jMgflIaF iDrF nUM ilsLkx lf dyvygI. mYN bFh vlf ky jsbIr nUM Guwt ilaf.

agly idn jsbIr qy prm mYnUM gurduafry lY gey. iksy BfeI ny aKMz pfT krvfieaf sI. mYN jsbIr qy prmjIq bfry socF, ieh ieMglYNz af ky vI sfAU gurmuK ikvyN rih gey? dwsdy hn pwcI qIh sfl ho gey afieaF nUM. dovyN gurU Gr dI syvf ivwc mgn hn qy lMgr vI iqafr kr rhy hn. mYN ieMglYNz sLfied swqvIN-awTvIN vfr afieaf hF. afvfrfgrdI


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ny pYr cwkr pfeI rwiKaf hY. koeI idl lf ky iswKxf cfhy qF afvfrfgrdI vI isKfAuNdI hY.

styj skwqr ny bolx leI myrf nF bol idwqf. sLfied prmjIq kih afeI sI. gurU dI sMgq nUM AuT ky iqh bulfeI,

ipafry Kflsf jI! gurU dIaF bF nfl amIr dysL ivwc af ky qusIN suwK dI rotI Kf rhy ho. jdoN mnuwK suwK rihxf ho jfvy, keI vfr afAux vflIaF BivwK dIaF muklF qoN avyslf ho jFdf ey. gurU ny afpxy iswKF nUM suwcI ikrq krn df AupdysL bKisLaf sI. syvf Bfvnf nfl asIN cVHdI klf ivwc afey. ieh sB kuJ qfrII pwKoN swco swc hY. pr idn ipwCoN rfq pihrf bdldI hY. hflfq ieksfr nhIN rihMdy qy ijhVy pfAuNdy aY, kuJ koloN gvfAuNdy vI aY.

iKmf krnf, mYN kOVI scfeI vwl quhfzf iDafn duafx lwgf hF. aMgryjL sfmrfj qoN ajLfdI hfsl krn leI iek sO qyrF PFsIaF ivwcoN iekwly iswKF ny zyZ PIsdI abfdI huMidaF qrfnmy PFsIaF JwlIaF lfhOr iklHy ivwc. kfly pfxI igaF df ihsfb koeI nhIN. pMjfb dIaF sq jylHF ivwc qsIhy Jwly. pr sLfbfsL iswK ipafiraF dy, iksy iek ny

vI mfI nhIN mMgI. ieh qfrII swc aY. myrI bynqI hY, sMjIdgI nfl soco, kI awj asIN afjLfd aF? eys ajLfdI ny quhfnUM BoKVf dy ky dyoN puwt prdysIN nhIN vfV idwqf? awj vI pMdrF pMdrF qy vIh vIh lwK rupey dy ky byknMUnI ZMgF nfl pMjfb qoN bfhr nUM Bwjy af rhy hF. ieh df sfP mqlb aY, afpxI jnm BUmI Cwzx leI mjbUr aF. eImfndfrI nfl dwso, iek nMbr lhU idwqf ajLfdI leI pMjfbI iswKF ny, sB qoN mfVI hflq kIqI geI afriQk pwKoN pMjfbIaF dI. pMjfbI iswK sLbd gfAuNdy PFsI dy rwsy cuMmdy rhy. pr ajLfdI afAux qy pMjfb qy bMgfl dovyN vwZy gey. bMgfl bfry shI aMkiVaF df pqf nhIN. pr pMjfb ivwc lok iPrkU dMigaF ivwc dohIN iDrIN ds lwK lok, grIb iksfn mfry gey. koeI srmfeydfr aQvf jfgIrdfr nhIN mfiraf igaf. afjLfdI df pihlf ienfm imilaf sfnUM pMjfbIaF AujfVf qy pMj lwK dI kqlyafm imlI. ajLfdI dy afAux sfr sfry ihMdusqfn ivwc BoKVf pY igaf. lhU psInf vhf ky pMjfbI iksfnF, BuwKy ihMdusqfn df iZwz Biraf. sfry dysL nUM rotI dyx vflf pMjfbI iksfn BoKVy dy duwKoN hor hor grIb huMdf pRdysLF nUM inkl

quiraf. pMdrF qy vIh-vIh lwK nUM amIr mulkF ivwc jfx leI ivkdf irhf. dysL ivwc imhnq df pUrf muwl nf imilaf, srd-frIaF vyc ky amIr dysLF df gulfm kfmf af bixaf, ieh pihlf swc nhIN.

jubfn dy afDfr qy sRI romolo dI sLhfdq nfl sUibaF dI vMz hoeI. kfxI nIXq kFgrs dI pMjfb nUM do jubfnF df jLbrd-sqI sUbf bxf Diraf. pYNhT dI pfiksqfnI jMg ivwc pMjfbI iswK sUrimaF CfqIaF nfl bMb bMnH-bMnH pYtn tYNk Aultfey qy kFgrs pRDfn kfmrfj ny pM-jfbIaF dI bhfdrI vjoN pMjfbI sUbf bxn df aYlfn kr idwqf qy idwlI nUM Bwjy jFdy mhfisLaF mok mfr-mfr jI[ tI[ roz lbyV GwqI. kFgrs (pMjfb dI dusLmx) ny jubfn dy aDfr qy sUbf dyx dI QF afpxy mnmrjLI dy kimsLnF qoN bfrF ijilHaF dI sUbI pMjfbIaF mwQy mfrI. pMjfbI boldy ielfky nfloN kuqr ley. ieh pMjfb nfl kyNdr dI kF-grs srkfr df dUjf ieiqhfsk DRoh sI. ihMdU iPrkfpRsqF dI cIcI nUM crI dy afg df cIr nhIN igaf sI. qIjf ulm ieMdrf ny sRI akfl qKq sfihb Zfh ky kIqf. kuwtI GridaF, dfdy mMgfAuxy guaFZI iswK.


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NARANJAN SINGH GILL (village Nathuwala Jadid)

The Patriarch and his Family

This article is part of a community-wide celebration in honour of the building of the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple (est. 1911). In celebration of the efforts of those first Sikh pioneers who helped to build our community, members from throughout the community will be writing weekly articles discussing various issues of Punjabi heritage, culture, youth, spirituality, and religion. If you are interested in con-tributing, please contact Navneet Sidhu at [email protected].

Sardar Naranjan Singh was the only child of Sar-dar Vir Singh Gill and Sardarni Ind Kaur Gill. He hailed from the vil-lage Nathuwala Jadid, District Moga. He came to Canada in 1906 on a ship via Mexico/USA. He arrived in Canada with Gajan Singh Gill (father of Ganga Singh Gill-Montreal), Santa Singh Nambardar (Na-thu Patti, Dhudike), Sewa Singh Gill (fa-ther of Kari Singh Gill, Dhudike), and Mewa Singh Gill (Nathuwa-la).

Naranjan Singh Gill went back to India in 1920 and was given re-turn papers to go back to Canada. He returned to Canada in 1926 with

brothers Phangan Singh Gill and Dhaman Singh Gill (uncles of Mohin-der Singh and Gurdev Singh Gill, M & G Bros. Farms, Abbots-ford). Dhaman Singh passed away enroute in Malaysia. Phangan Singh was sponsored by Naranjan Singh in 1929 from Malaysia.

Naranjan Singh had three sons and three daughters : Mohan Singh, Indar Singh, Karnail Singh, Jai Kaur, Rai Kaur, and Har Kaur. His son Kar-nail Singh passed away at the age of six. Jai Kaur was married into the village Paj Garai. Rai Kaur was married into village Mahian-wala Kalan. Har Kaur was married into vil-

lage Natheawala. Nara-njan Singh sponsored his younger son, Indar Singh (father of Kalvin Gill, Dr. Kuldip Kaur Gill, Jerry Gill, and Stan Gill--Mission BC) in 1927. In 1930, Nara-njan Singh also spon-sored his four nephews from village Dhudike: Indar Singh Gill (father of Nash Gill) Joginder (Shah) Singh Gill (fa-ther of Avtar Singh Gill), Darbara Singh Gill (Cloverdale Fu-els), and Ganga Singh Gill (Montreal).

Naranjan Singh lived in the cities of: Ladner, Vancouver, Pitt Mead-ows, New Westmin-ster, and finally settled in Mission. While in

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ihMdI dI iewk kh-fvq hY ik cOQy jI Cwby bnny gey Qy, dUby bn kr rih gey. ak-flI itkt AuWqy ipClI vfrI luiDafxf sLihr qoN cuxy gey hrIsL ZFzf nfl vI ieho vfpr irhf hY. AunHF ny agfAUN aMdfjLf lf ilaf hovygf ik ies vfrI sLihrI votrF ivwc akflI-Bfjpf gwTjoV vwl nfrfjLgI df ijs qrHF df mfhOl hY, Aus dy huMidaF pfr nhIN lwigaf jfxf. ies leI dfa ieh Kyizaf ik muwK mMqrI dI imMnq krky pM-jfb pbilk srivs kimsLn dy

cyarmYn dI kursI afpxy leI rfKvIN krvf leI. jdoN mMqrI mMzl mnUrI dy cuwkf sI, isr shuM cukfeI jfxI bfkI sI, iewk jn ihwq ptIsLn aqy hirafxf hfeIkort ivwc dfier kr idwqI geI ik iewk rfjsI pfrtI df ivDfiek ies ijLMmyvfrI leI cuixaf jfxf iksy qrHF vI TIk nhIN hY.

Aus vkq qwk ivDfn sBf dI sIt Cwz cuwky hrIsL ZFzf df iKafl hovygf ik ieho ijhI ptIsLn cfr idn dI gwl hY. ptIsLn nf isr hrIsL ZFzf aqy pMjfb srkfr leI, sgoN nfl dy rfj hirafxf leI vI iewk vwzI kfnUMnI kuiVwkI bx geI. ies dOrfn pMjfb srkfr ny hrIsL ZFzf nUM shuM cukfAux dI afigaf kort qoN mMgI sI, ijhVI mMnI nhIN sI geI. hux jdoN PYslf afieaf hY qF inXukqI rwd hox mgroN hrIsL ZFzf kih rhy hn ik Auh byrujLgfr ho ky rujLgfr dI Bfl krn jogy rih gey hn.

pMjfb hirafxf hfeIkort dy iqMn mfxXog jwj sfihbfn df ieh PYslf vwzy mhwqv vflf hY. AunHF ny ies kys dI suxvfeI dOrfn isr pMjfb dy hflfq vwl hI nhIN vyiKaf, afpxI hfeI-kort dy aiDkfr Kyqr vfly dUsry rfj hirafxy dI srkfr nUM vI swd ilaf sI. svfl ieh puwiCaf igaf sI ik pMjfb jF hirafxf dy pbilk srivs kimsLnF dy muKI jF mYNbrF dI inXukqI bfry aDfr kI hY? dovF srkfrF df jvfb ikMqU-pRMqU qoN bfad ies in-rxy df rfh pwDr krdf sI ik koeI aDfr vfly inXm hI nhIN hn. ijs dI srkfr hovy, Auh mrjLI muqfbk inXukqIaF kr dyNdf hY qy ies qrHF krn vyly bMdy dI Xogqf nfloN rfj krdI iDr nfl vfdfrI nUM vwD vjLn idwqf jFdf hY.

kYptn amirMdr isMG dI srkfr vyly pMjfb dy pbilk srivs kimsLn dy EdoN dy muKI rivMdrpfl isMG AurP rvI iswDU dy iBRsLtfcfr dy kys ivwc

PVy jfx mgroN ijs iksy nUM vI lfieaf igaf, ivvfd lgfqfr Gtx dI QF vDdy gey sn. hrIsL ZFzf df mfmlf ienHF sfiraF qoN ies gwloN awgy lMG jfx vflf sI ik Auh sfZy cfr sfl hfkm pfrtI df ivDfiek rih ky imafd muwkx qoN pihlF cyarmYnI dI klgI luafAuxf cfhuMdf sI. Aus dy nFa nfl ieh ivvfd vI juVdf sI ik Auh kYptn amirMdr isMG dI ivDfn sBf mYNbrI Kqm krn dy mfmly ivwc Auh muwK BUimkf inBf cuwkf sI, ijs nUM pwK-pfqI afK ky suprImkort ny rwd kIqf hoieaf sI.

hfeIkort df qfjLf PYslf isr hrIsL ZFzf leI nhIN, pMjfb srkfr leI vI iewk vwzf Jtkf mMinaf jf skdf hY. Aus bfry hfeIkort ny ieh itwpxI drj kIqI hY ik isrP iewk bMdy df nFa pysL ho ky iewko idn ivwc pfs ho igaf hY qy Aus dI cox leI Xog ivakqIaF dI koeI kmytI qwk nhIN bxfeI geI. PYslf krdy

smyN hfeIkort ny ieh vI drj kIqf hY ik suprImkort keI vfrI rfjF dy pbilk srivs kimsLnF bfry ijhVy inrxy dy cuwkI hY, ieh inXukqI AunHF dy vI anukUl nhIN hY. ies dy nfl hI hfeIkort ny awgy leI pYmfnf vI qYa kr idwqf hY, ijs muqfbk Xog bMdy dI cox leI Gwto Gwt ivwc kimsLnr dy ahudy vflf iewk nOkrI kr irhf aiDkfrI, Gwto-Gwt ivwq kimsLnr jF POj dy brgy-zIar dy ahudy qoN syvf mukq hoieaf aiDkfrI aqy iewk hor mYNbr vflI iqMn mYNbrI kmytI Biraf krygI, ijs nUM muwK mMqrI, ivDfn sBf df spIkr aqy ivroDI iDr dy nyqf AuWqy aDfrq iqMn mYNbrI kmytI afpxI sihmqI dy ky notIPfeI Brn leI rfj dy rfjpfl nUM ByjygI. afiKaf hfeI-kort ny ieh hY ik ieh pRbMD EnI dyr leI hY, jdoN qwk rfj dI srkfr ies sbMD ivwc koeI inXm bxf nhIN lYNdI, pr hux rfj srkfr vI inXm bxfvy

qF ies qoN bhuqf lFBy Auh vI nhIN jf skygI.

pbilk srivs kimsLn iewk sMivDfnk adfrf hY, ijs df siqkfr kfiem rihxf cfhIdf hY, pr rfjsI lokF ny rihx hI nhIN idwqf. awgV-ipwCV afeIaF srkfrF ny ieho ijhy bMdy AuWQy Br idwqy ik hr inXukqI hI ivvfdF ivwc iGrn lwg peI. mOjUdf akflI-Bfjpf srkfr ny iewk vfrI ies adfry AuWqy byBrosgI pRgt kridaF kyN-drI pbilk srivs kimsLn nUM ieh bynqI kr idwqI sI ik pMjfb dy gitz aPsrF dI cox df kMm Auh hI kr dyvy. jdoN byBrosgI df ieh pRBfv mMn ilaf igaf sI qF awgy qoN ies dy suDfr dy Xqn krny cfhIdy sn, jF Gwto-Gwt hor ivgfV qoN hI bcxf cfhIdf hY, pr rfj srkfr ny aijhf krn dI loV nhIN sI smJI. nqIjf sB dy sfhmxy hY, ijs ipwCoN hux sMBl ky cwlxf cfhIdf hY.


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jdoN ak fl I a f g U i s a f s q q y Drm nUM rlgz krn lwgy qF kimAuinst pfrtI ny afpxy-afp nUM kpUrI morcy qoN vwK kr ilaf. sLRomxI akflI dl ny kpUrI morcy nUM Drm XuwD morcy ivc qbdIl kr ilaf qy morcf izktytr sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl bxy. aMimRqsr ivKy pMjfb qoN mrjIvVy vhIrF Gwq ky jfx lwg pey. AuWDr grm iKaflIaF ny afpxIaF gqIivDIaF qyjL kridaF sMq jrnYl isMG iBMzrFvfly dI agvfeI hyT sRI akfl qKq sfihb qy jf zyrf lfieaf.

hux mfmlf aYnf pcIdf ho igaf sI ik nf ieh Dfrimk irhf, nf rfjnIqk pMjfb aMdr ihMdU iswKF ivckfr kuVwqx vDx lwg peI qy ihMdU pMjfb ivc ax-surwiKaq mihsUs kridaF plfien krky dUjy sUibaF vwl jfx lwg pey qy iswK pMjfb vwl nUM afAuxy sLurU ho gey. aijhy hflfqF ivc Bfrq dy pRDfn mMqrI rfjIv gFDI ny pMjfb dy gvrnr arjn isMG rfhIN

- z z

isMG tOhVf vI rfjIv lONgovfl smJOqy smyN dUr hI rwKy gey qF AunHF nUM ieh gwl gvfrf nhIN sI. hux akflI afgU vI rfjIv lONgovfl smJOqy qy ikMqU krn lwg pey qy dUjy pfsy grm iKaflI. rfjIv-lO Ngovfl smJOqf aml ivc afieaf jf nf afieaf. Aus dy hmfieqI qy ivroDI kuJ vI kihx. iek gwl qF spwsLt hY ik inzrqf, dlyrI vflf smJOqf sI qy pMjfb nUM awg dI lpyt ivcoN bfhr kwZ ky BfeIcfrk sFJ nUM kfiem rwKxf sI. sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl ies imsLn ivc pUrI qF kfmXfb hoey. pMjfb aMdr sLFqI bhflI nUM Zfh lfAux vfilaF ny sMqF nUM sLhId kr idwqf. Aus AuprMq AunHF dI brsI smyN sLoRmxI ak-flI dl df iek DVf surjIq isMG brnflf dI agvfeI hyT sfhmxy afieaf qy AunHF dU-jIaF rfjnIqk pfrtIaF nUM vI sLfml krky mhfn sLhId ihMdU iswK BfeIcfrk sFJ dy mudweI dI sLrDFjlI smfroh mnfAuxf sLurU kIqf. pRkf isMG bfdl horIN Aus smyN vI ienHF sLhIdI

smfgmF ivc sLfml hox qoN kqrfAuNdy sn. hux ieho lok ijhVy sLRomxI akflI dl aMdr brfbr dy afgUaF nUM nuwkry lgfAux kfrn rfjIv-lONgov-fl smJOqy df ivroD krdy sn qy krdy af rhy hn. ieh lok sMqF dy aslI vfrs bx bYTy.

AuWQy sMqF nUM kOm df mhfn sL-hId krfr idMdy hn, pr sMqF nUM sLhId krn vfilaF vfry

iek sLbd qwk nhIN boldy. dUjy ihMdU-iswK BfeIcfry dy mudweI pMjfbIaF nUM brsI smyN bulfAux dI QF isafsI kfnPrMsF krky lfhf lYx vwl lwgy pey hn. sMqF dI ivcfrDfrf ihMdU-iswK Bfe-Icfrk sFJ kfiem krn leI arMBy pRogrfm qoN dUr rihx vfly qy rfjIv-lONgovfl smJOqy nUM mUloN rwd krn vfly sMqF dy vfrs bx ky ies vfr dI DrqI qy mgrmwC dy hMJU lwgy.

rYsilMg sIn BfvyN Kqm ho igaf aqy nvF sIn akqUbr ivwc sLurU hoxf hY. pr jo ieMtrnYsLnl jF nYsLnl pwDr dy tUrnfmYNt gRyz igafrF qwk dy huMdy hn aYbI rYsilMg klwb iPr nMbr iewk klwb sfbq hoeI. aYbI rYsilMg klwb df zyv sLrmf jo ik agsq 3 qoN 8 qwk pYn amYrkn ivwc mYksIko tIm knyzf ivwc igaf bI[ sI[ df iewko iewk pMjfbI sI. ijs ny kfsLI df qmgf ijwiqaf.

vYstrn knyzf gymjL jo ik agsq 3 qoN 9 qwk kYmlUps ivwc hoeIaF isr aYbI rYsilMg klwb dy iqMn pihlvfn sn mYt izgn golz mYzl amnvIr klyr aqy nvdIp iZwloN islvr mYzl lY ky afey. pr tIm bI[ sI[ Pst rhI ijs ivwc aYbI rYsilMg klwb dy iqMn, mIrI pIrI rYsilMg klwb dy do Kflsf rYsilMg klwb dy do hrgoibMd rYsilMg klwb dy vI do hI pi-hlvfn sn.

morcf izktytr sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl qwk phuMc kIqI. Bfrq dy Aus smyN dy pRDfn mMqrI ieh cfhuMdy sn ik pM-jfb ivc mhOl sLFqI pUrvk hovy qy ieDroN sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl vI morcf hwQoN inkldf dyK ky smJOqy dy leI sihmqI dy rhy sn.

ies rfjIv-lONgovfl sm-JOqy ivc muwK BUimkf pMjfb dy gvrnr ajrn isMG, surjIq isMG brnflf aqy fnf mMqrI mrhUm blvMq isMG ny inBfeI, smJOqf isry lwg igaf. ies smJOqy dy amlI rUp dI gwl

qoN pihlF jo gwlF afeIaF AunHF dI kfI aihmIaq sI. pihlI gwl qF ieh ik smJOqf huMidaF hI sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl ny pMjfb aMdr inzrqf aqy dlyrI nfl ipMzF, ksibaF qy sLihrf aMdr jf ky ihMdU-iswK Bfe-Icfrk sFJ kfiem rwKx leI afvfjL bulMd kIqI. ies muihMm df pMjfb ihqYsLI lokF ny qF BrvF huMgfrf Brnf sLurU kIqf, pr pMjfb aMdr cwl rhI grm lihr vfly ieh kdoN brdfsLq krdy sn. AunHF nUM sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl rVkx lwg ipaf qy Auh smyN dI qfk ivc sn ik kdoN mOkf imly qy sMq nUM sLhId kIqf jf sky.

iek iDr sLoRmxI akflI dl aMdr hI bYTI sI, ijnHF nUM ieh vwzI qklI sI ik sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl ny rfjIv-lON-govfl smJOqy smyN AunHF dI bhuqI puwC pRqIq nhIN kIqI. ies smJOqy ivc sMqF dy njL-dIkI surjIq isMG brnflf qy blvMq isMG hI njLr af rhy sn. ienHF nUM pRkf isMG bfdl horIN kdoN psMd krdy sn. mrhUm jQydfr gurcrn


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As the Sikh com-munity pre-pares to celebrate the centenary of their oldest temple in Ab-botsford this week-end, very little is be-ing done to highlight its secular and revo-lutionary history.Established in 1911, the Heritage Gurdwara once used to be a center of ac-tivities of the members of the Gadar party; a revolu-tionary and secular group that believed in an armed struggle to free India from the British occupation. Though majority of its members were Sikhs, yet it was highly secular in character. The party kept religion and politics apart and believed in a united and free India.

The party was formed in USA in 1913 and had a big following in Canada. In fact, a tall electric-ity pole (Nishan Sahib) outside the Heritage Gur-dwara helped the Gadar members travelling dis-creetly to Abbotsford dur-ing nights from across the border for meetings. Years later, the pole (Nishan Sahib) was removed, but its base is still preserved along with the old build-ing of the gurdwara and a new Nishan Sahib. The new building of the temple across the street is built on the land gifted by the family of Karam Singh Daulatpur, a former Gadar Party leader who was killed during the freedom struggle. The community kitchen hall of the gurd-wara is named after him. Daulatpur had later joined

the Babbar Akali move-ment that also believed in an armed struggle against the British rule. Unlike the Gadar movement, the Babbar Akali movement was religious in nature, but its leaders were not fanatical. The Babbar Akalis wanted the control of the historic gurdwaras in India to be transferred to the Sikhs from the cor-rupt priest class which enjoyed the patronage of the British government. Thus, the struggle be-came a part of the larger freedom movement. At no point of time they showed any hatred towards the non Sikhs or sought any kind of theocratic self rule for the Sikhs. As was later seen the supporters of this movement had helped the Muslims from the Hindu and Sikh fundamentalists

during the religious par-tition between India and Pakistan in 1947. In fact, the philosophy of Sikhism is also secular as its scriptures include the hymns of the Hindu and Muslim saints, includ-ing those denounced as ``untouchables by the so called upper caste groups in India. The Sikh temples and community kitchens are also open to every one. In that context it wont be surprising to note that many progressive Sikhs, who worked for social justice and liberation got inspiration from the Sikh philosophy. Dur ing ear ly 1980s when the fundamental-ism emerged as a threat within the Sikh commu-nity, the interpretation of one of the most modern

religion was distorted by the fanatical groups. Even those seeking Khalistan; a theocratic separate Sikh homeland started appro-priating the heroes of the Gadar Party and Babbar Akali movement. The supporters of Khalistan in the lower mainland have repeatedly tried to overplay the role of the Sikh revolutionaries in the freedom struggle to justify their own actions. But who can change the facts in the history? Those who believed in secular-ism never targeted the non Sikhs. They never killed innocents or bombed bus-es or trains in the name of religion. Any attempt to equate a fundamentalist movement with the Gadar Party or the Babbar Akali movement is therefore illogical.

Heritage gurdwara will remain a guiding light for secular forces Gurpreet Singh

Those who are in the fore-front of the celebrations must not shy from tell-ing Canadians the secular and progressive history of the Heritage Gurdwara. This will not only educate Canadians about the rich heritage of the Sikh com-munity but also help in ending wrong interpreta-tion of the Sikh religion and the freedom move-ment. Let the Heritage Gurdwara be a guiding light for secular forces that believe in peoples unity and not sectarianism.

(Gurpreet Singh is a broadcaster with Radio India and a freelance writer who is currently working on a book ten-tatively titled; Canada's 9/11: Lessons from the Air India bombings.)


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Testimony to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance by Federal Finance Minister

Flaherty and Bank of Canada Governor Carney

In the wake of recent fi-nancial market turmoil, the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada were asked to address the House of Commons Committee on Finance. Finance Minister Flahertys testimony acknowl-edged the risks to growth from the ongoing financial market turmoil though it has not as yet taken the government off-course towards its primary goal of deficit reduction. He took the occasion to remind the Parliamentary Committee, and Canadians, that the global economy is in fact largely growing though with the added caveat albeit slowly. Implicitly growth was expected to remain sufficiently strong that the government remained committed to finding $4 billion in annual savings that will allow a return to a balanced budget by 2014-15, which represents a year earlier than that projected in the last federal budget. In other words fiscal restraint continued to be the dominant focus of the govern-ment. There was no indication of any near-term stimulus other than providing the promise of continuing to monitor develop-ments closely. There was also the acknowledgement that Canada,

as a trading nation, would be impacted by global economic turmoil though seemingly only if these pressures persisted and/or deepened.

With respect to the financial mar-ket turmoil, Flaherty attributed it to a problem of confidence in efforts of governments [primarily in the United States and Europe] to move forward with credible, long-term solutions to reduce their deficits. Flaherty rather immodestly argued that Canadas contribution to the cause was to provide a good example of a government that has its economic and fiscal house in hand for oth-ers to follow. In this regard he made the point that Canada: is expected to have the strongest growth this year and next among the G7 economies, has the lowest net debt among the G7 and retains its Aaa/AAA credit rating.

Bank of Canada Governor Car-ney testimony was very similar to the Finance Ministers pre-sentation in that no additional near-term stimulus was being offered just a continued close monitoring of developments and the preparedness to act if needed. Similarly there was the emphasis that growth globally continued

though at a less robust pace than previously anticipated.

The Bank of Canada governors testimony opened with the ob-servation that several downside risks that the central bank had enumerated in the recent July Monetary Policy Report were unfortunately being realized. This included the intensifica-tion of the European sovereign debt crisis, the downgrade of the U.S. credit-rating and weaker economic data. With respect to the latter the central bank made reference to the recently released Q2 U.S. GDP report. This report not only indicated a weaker-than-expected Q2 growth rate of only 1.3% but also indicated that the U.S. recession was even deeper and the recovery from the trough has been even shallower than previously reported.

The realization of these risks had prompted a weakening in both global equity and commodity markets along with an increase in financial market volatility. The weakening external envi-ronment has likely contributed to minimal to slightly negative growth [in Canada] in the second quarter. However, the Bank of Canada is still assuming a re-

bound over the second half of this year with strength from business investment and household expen-ditures providing a lift to activity. As well, auto production was expected to rebound with earlier supply chain problems, which emanated from the natural disas-ters in Japan in March, easing.

In the discussion of policy, the testimony provided more a list-ing of what had been done when financial market stresses first emerged in 2008. Discussion of policy in the current environ-ment seemed more focused on the maintenance solid underlying fundamentals such as low infla-tion and a solid financial system. There was also the promise to keep core funding markets liq-uid as the central bank did in the earlier financial crisis. Though no specific policy was articulated, the point was made that the Bank has a wide range of tools to provide exceptional liquidity if development warranted such

The presentation did end on an optimistic note. Though it was acknowledged that the challenges globally remained significant, so too are the opportunities for Canada.


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Vancouver, he worked for Yukon Lumber on Kent Street. During the great depression, he was the only one in the family who was working and was the only provider for the family. He went back to India in 1949 and bought property (250 acres) in the province of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.).

This land was farmed by his grandsons, Mo-hinder Singh Gill and Harjinder Singh Gill.

Naranjan Singh Gill passed away on Octo-ber 10, 1955 in Punjab. His son, Mohan Singh Gill (father of Mohin-der and Harjinder Singh Gill) was sponsored by his younger brother, In-dar Singh Gill in 1952. He arrived in Canada in

the company of Kartar Singh (Mahianwala Kalan) and Paul Singh Gill (Dhudike). Mohan Singh sponsored his wife, Harnam Kaur, and his two sons in 1956. Mohan Singh Gill passed away while visiting India in 1963.

Mohinder Singh Gill passed away in India while visiting India in 2006. His wife Balwant

Kaur and three children (Gurnaib Singh Gill, Sukminder Singh and Darshan Kaur) along with numerous grand-children are now settled in Abbotsford. Har-jinder Singh Gill and his wife Harpal Kaur currently reside in Ab-botsford, BC with their family as well.

Naranjan Singhs fam-ily still lives in Ab-

botsford and perform sewa at the Abbotsford Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara Sahib. They are proud to be the de-scendants of Naran-jan Singh and to have humbly devoted their time to the Gurdwara Sahib. They are very pleased to see that the Gurdwara Sahib has re-ceived the recognition from the Federal Gov-

ernment as a National Historic Site.

* This interview was given by Sukhmind-er Singh Gill (great-grandson) and Har-j inde r S ingh Gi l l (grandson) of Late Sar-dar Naranjan Singh Gill

-This article can be found at www.canadi-ansikhheritage.ca

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suMdr isMG, inrMjn isMG, BfeI imwq isMG,ienHF vIrF df nfm vI aFvdf ey.

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mMjr awj vI jdoN Auh Xfd afvy,awKIEN afp muhfry hI nIr Clky.

myvf sdf hI syvf nUM lwgdf ey,swcy idloN jy syv kmfeI hovy.

sB nUM eys ivrfsqI gurU Gr dI,lwK lwK inrdosL vDfeI hovy.

(BfeI suMdr isMG lMgyrI, inrMjn isMG zOlI aqy BfeI imwq isMG pMzorI ieh sfry isMG gurU Gr dy insLkfm grMQI isMG sn)

pRxfm kro AunHF pihly vIrF nUM, ijnHF pYr kYnyzf pfieafDrqI mfqf kro pRxfm, ijwQy gRMQ sfihb itkfieafjo hwk dI Kfqr lVy pMjfbI, vfry AunHF dy jfeIeyivrfsq kOmI gurdvfrf, ies nUM sIs JukfeIey

ivwc smuMdr afAuxf sI aOKf, rujgfr dI Kfqr afeypuwq mfvF dy sLyr jvfn, AuWkf nhIN GbrfeydysL ibgfnf smJ nf bolI, hux nf muVky jfeIeyivrfsq kOmI gurdvfrf, ies nUM sIs JukfeIey

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sMGf pRvfr ny nINh sI rwKI, nfl srDf sI lgfieafjfq pfq qoN AuWpr AuWTky, sMgqF Xogdfn sI pfieafinsLfn sfihb df JMzf JUly, bfzr qfeIN idKfeIeyivrfsq kOmI gurdvfrf, ies nUM sIs JukfeIey

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hubl vqnI Drm hY sfzf, sfzI KudI isKr nUM Cohvy.by dfvy pVvfky kul bKsLfeIey, sfzI rwq dfg nUM Dovy.Kfsf sfzf kihxI krnI, iZwloN, df KUn gulfbI aY.dunIaF ivc pCfxy jfeIN, asIN isMG pMjfbI aY.

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KusLbU kOx lukf skdf ey,BfvyN mfro ikMny jMdr.

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aprysLn blUstfr Kqm ho cuwkf sI. ihrfsq ivwc ley akflI nyqfvF nUM 14 mhIinaF mgroN mfrc-aprYl 1985 nUM irhfa kr idwqf igaf. 6 akqUbr 1983 mgroN ipCly 17 mhIinaF qoN pMjfb ivwc rfsLtrpqI rfj lfgU sI. 17 julfeI nUM sLRomxI akflI dl dy pRDfn sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl nUM pRDfn mMqrI rfjIv gFDI vwloN iek pwqr pRfpq hoieaf ijs ivwc 23 julfeI nUM idwlI ivKy gwlbfq leI swdf idwqf igaf sI.

AuNJ akflI nyqfvF dI jylH ivwc njLrbMdI dOrfn hI ies sbMD ivwc gwlbfq df dOr sLurU ho cuwkf sI. ijnHF mfpdMzF dy afDfr qy gwlbfq awgy qurnI sI, AunHF sbMDI pRDfn mMqrI 24 mfrc nUM husYnIvflf ivKy sLhIdF dy smfrk dI PyrI dOrfn aYlfn kr cuwky sI. AunHF Aucycy qOr qy ikhf sI, asIN sMivDfn dy Gyry ivwc rih ky kuJ vI krn leI iqafr hF. sMq hrcMd isMG lONgovfl ny af-pxy suBfa muqfbk ies muwdy qy pRkf isMG bfdl qy gurcrn isMG tOhVf nfl slfh-msLvrf kIqf. pr dovF ny gwlbfq leI sMq jI dy nfl idwlI jfx qoN nFh kr idwqI. surjIq isMG brnflf qy blvMq isMG ijhy sInIar akflI afgU sMq jI nfl qury.

duicwqI ikvyN dUr hoeI

sMq jI ny sfrI rfq iesy duibDf ivwc gujLfr idwqI ik Auh ienHF dovF (bfdl qy tOhVf) nUM nfl lY ky qurn jF ienHF qoN bgYr. svyry jdoN Auh gurduafrf sfihb gey qy AuWQy AunHF vfk ilaf ijs dIaf pihlIaF sqrF sn. hoey iekwqr imlo myry BfeI, duibDf Cwz krm ilv lfeI. AunHF qurMq pRDfn mMqrI nUM ilK By-ijaf ik Auh idwlI ivKy gwlbfq leI iqafr hn. 23 julfeI 1985 nUM idny 10 vjy dovF afgUaF (rfjIv qy lONgovfl) ivwc mIitMg hoeI qy agly idn 24 julfeI nUM 11 nukiqaF qy aDfrq rfjIv-lONgovfl smJOqy qy shI pfeI geI. ijhVy ies smJOqy df ivroD krdy sI, Auh lgfqfr ies smJOqy dy pUrI qrHF aml ivwc nf afAux dI duhfeI dy ky afpxy ies ivroD nUM jfiejL TihrfAuNdy rhy. ieh swc sI ik smJOqf pUrI qrHF lfgU nhIN ho sikaf ikAuNik

Aus dOrfn jo kuJ vfpiraf, Aus ny ies smJOqy nUM ipwCy pf idwqf. pr jykr bfdl qy tOhVf sMq lONgovfl dy nfl KVHdy aqy akflI dl vwloN iekjuwt ho ky afpxy pRDfn df sfQ idwqf jFdf qF sLfied awj siQqI kuJ hor huMdI. ies df nqIjf ieh hoieaf ik sUby c aiqvfd df dOr ds sfl hor cwilaf. sUbf afriQk qOr qy pCV igaf aqy 35 hjLfr qoN vwD pMjfbI ies dOrfn mfry gey. tOhVf qy bfdl qy ikAuN inrBr? sMq jI bhuq imwT-bolVI qy amn psMd KsIaq sn. AunHF df suBfa bhuq sLrmIlf sI qy Auh bhuq Gwt boldy sn. AunHF bfry msLhUr sI ik Auh afpxy PYsly Kud nhIN sI lYNdy, sgoN ienHF leI Auh gurcrn isMG tOhVf qy pRkf isMG bfdl qy inrBr krdy sn.

AunHF df ipCokV sMgrUr ijLlHy dy igwdiVafxI ipMz nfl juiVaf hoieaf sI ijhVf iksy smyN myrf nfnkf ipMz sI. iesy leI Auh myrI mfqf jI nUM BUaf jI ikhf krdy sn. jdoN sMq jI ny jvfnI ivwc pYr pfieaf qF Auh bfbf aflf isMG dy cuwilHaF dI sFB-sMBfl leI lONgovfl cly gey. bfbf aflf isMG pitaflf irafsq dy bfnI sn. bfbf aflf isMG dy ivrsy nfl juVy hox krky sMq lONgovfl myyry nfl bhuq sihj mihsUs krdy sn. jQydfr tOhVf nUM sMq jI mOkfpRsq qy sLrfrqI aqy bfdl nUM kfier qy ivsLvfsGfqI smJdy sn.

aprysLn blUstfr qoN pihlF dovF iDrF c cwl rhI gwlbfq ivwc vI mYN sLfml sF. ies dOrfn keI vfr aijhy mOky afey ik jdoN vI gwlbfq iksy qx-pwqx lwgdI njLr afeI qF bfdl vwloN hPVf-dPVI pf idwqI jFdI sI. kuJ mOky aijhy vI afey jdoN jQydfr tOhVf vI bfdl dI soc nUM bdl nhIN sky. bfdl nUM sB qoN vwzf iPkr afpxI jfn bcfAux df sI qy dUjf iPkr sI ik kuJ aijhf rfh inkl afvy ijs nfl Auh muV sUby df muwK mMqrI bx jfvy. pUry isafsI jIvn dOrfn iehI sRI bfdl df muwK mMqv irhf hY. 1966 ivwc pMjfbI sUbf hoNd ivwc ilafAux vfilaF ivwc bfdl dI vI muwK BUimkf rhI. ieiqhfs ivwc ieh pihlI vfr sI ik iksy isafsI

pfrtI ny iPrkU lfhf lYx leI pUry sUby nUM hI dfa qy lf idwqf.

kflIaF ny dUr-aMdyI qoN kMm nf ilaf qy afKr Bfrq srkfr ny akflIaF nUM jo Auh cfhuMdy sI dy idwqf. pMjfbI sUby dy hoNd ivwc afAux nfl nf isr pMjfb ivcly sfry phfV, blik sfrf jMglI ielfkf, pfxI nfl pYdf hox vflI ibjlI qy sYlfnIaF nfl juiVaf vpfr, sB ihmfcl pRdysL c cly gey, Bfv sfzy qoN Kuws gey, rIdfbfd ivclI snaq qy guVgfEN nvyN bxy sUby hirafxy c cly gey qy ies qrHF 80 lwK eykV vfhIXog jLmIn qoN pMjfb mihrUm ho igaf.

sMn 1973 ivwc anMdpur sfihb dy mqy df KrVf ilaFdf igaf, ijhVf 1978 qwk akflI dl dIaF nIqIaF qy BfrU irhf. ies mqy ivclIaF muwK mMgF c cMzIgVH pMjfb nUM dyxf, pMjfb dy pfxIaF dI vMz qy hirafxf dy pMjfbI boldy ielfky pMjfb nUM dyxy, sLfml sn. pfxIaF sbMD pihlf smJOqf 1956 ivwc hoieaf sI qy ieh smJOqf ies krky isry ciVHaf ikAuNik AudoN sfrf kuJ pMjfb kol hI sI qy ies qoN ipwCy htx dI koeI hor vjHf vI nhIN sI. sqluj diraf iqwbq qoN ispkI lf gOrj rfhIN Bfrq ivwc dfKl huMdf sI, ijhVf pMjfb df ihwsf sI. ibafs, kuwlU ijLlHy coN qy cynfb lfhOl sipqI ijLlHy coN inkldy sI, Auh vI pMjfb c hI sLfml sn. jy akflIaF nUM hux hor pfxI dI loV hY qF AudoN AunHF ny pfxI dy ieh sroq pihl dy afDfr qy dUjy rfjF ivwc ikvyN jfx idwqy?

cMzIgVH, pMjfb df sI pr iPr aijhy hflfq ikAuN pYdf hox id-wqy gey ijhVy cMzIgVH sLihr qy nfl lwgdy ipMzF nUM sfzy qoN dUr lY gey? ihmfcl qy hirafxf smyq sfry pMjfbI boldy ielfky pMjfb df hI ihwsf sn. kI ienHF ielfikaF nUM ajfeIN jfx dyxf TIk sI? pr AudoN sRI bfdl qy sLRomxI akflI dl dI rfjsI lflsf sUby dy ihwqF aqy BivwK qy BfrU ho geI sI. 2007-08 qoN 2009-10 drimafn pMjfb dI afriQkqf ivwc 6[6 PIsdI dI aOsq nfl vfDf hoieaf jd ik ies smyN dOrfn hirafxf dI vfDf dr 8[03 PIsdI sI. pRqI ivakqI afmdn dr ivwc vfDy dI gwl krIey qF hirafxf dI

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11 PIsdI dy mukfbly pMjfb c ieh dr ikqy Gwt 5[9 PIsdI hY. pMjfb ivwc qF hux nF dI hI snaq rih geI hY. pMjfb dy 47 lwK byrujLgfr nOjvfn muMzy-kuVIaF df BivwK DuMdlf ivKfeI dy irhf hY.

iewk Auh smF sI jdoN dUr-aMdysL muwK mMqrI pRqfp isMG kYroN dI rihnumfeI c XojnfbwD qy ivksq mhF pMjfb df supnf vyiKaf sI. kI ieh supnf sfkfr ho igaf? awj AuhI pMjfb qbfhI dy kMZy KVHf hY. bdly ivwc sfnUM kI imilaf? sRI bfdl cfr vfr sUby dy muwK mMqrI bxy qy hr vfr AunHF dI kfrgujLfrI pihlF nfloN vI mfVI rhI.

awj jy snaq dI axhoNd krky pMjfb dI afriQkqf qbfhI dy kMZy puwj geI hY, KyqIbfVI c KVoq af geI hY, 2[72 kroV dI abfdI coN 47 lwK nOjvfn byrujLgfr hY qy sUbf srkfr qy 1[7 lwK kroV df krjLf ciVHaf hY, qF iksy nf iksy nUM qF ies leI jvfbdyh bxnf pvygf. sfl 1965 c pMjfbI sUby leI aMdoln qoN bfad cfr

dhfikaF dOrfn ijhVI isafsI asiQrqf bxI rhI hY Auh sRI bfdl dI sLRomxI akflI dl nUM 40 sflF qwk idwqI agvfeI df hI nqIjf hY.

ieiqhfs pMjfb dy doKIaF nUM kdy muaf nhIN krygf.

sMq lONgovfl amn-sLFqI leI sLhId ho gey. AunHF nU M 20 agsq, 1985 nUM sMgrUr ijLlHy dy sLyrpur ipMz c golIaF mfr ky hlfk kr idwqf igaf. sMq jI sUby ivwcoN Un-rfby nUM rokdy hoey afp sLhId ho gey. iksmq df gyV vyKo ik ijnHF sLFqI bhflI leI ihMmq ivKfeI Auh qF ies jhfnoN kUc kr gey qy ijhVy AunHF df ivroD krdy rhy, Auh awj KusLhfl isafsI jIvn jIa rhy hn qy awj jdoN muV sUby c sLFqI df pfrf hoieaf hY qF ies nUM afpxIaF koisLsLF df iswtf dws ky vizaf rhy hn jd ik AunHF df ies ivwc koeI Xogdfn nhIN.

sMq jI qoN bfad sfbkf fnf mMqrI blvMq isMG ijhVy ihM-mqI hox dy nfl-nfl dUr aMdysLI vI sn, nUM vI golI mfrI

geI. sMq jI dy kfI krIbI rhy surjIq isMG brnflf, ienHF dovF afgUaF (bfdl qy blvMq isMG) vwloN inBfeI BUimkf qoN BlI-BFq jfxU sI. sLFqI bhflI leI afpxI jfn kurbfn krn vfilaF coN afKr jy iksy df nF afAuNdf hY qF Auh hY muwK mMqrI byaMq isMG

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