More than 500,000 Sikh people live in Canada, the second-largest Sikh population in the world
Cambridge, ON – April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. Celebrated in Ontario since 2013 and across Canada since 2019, this month recognizes the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of the country.
This includes the celebration of Vaisakhi, the spring harvest celebration.
Facts About Sikhism
Sikhism is the fifth-largest religion in the world, with over 30 million followers.
The Sikh faith was founded by Guru Nanak and shaped by his nine successors, during the 16th and 17th centuries in South Asia.
The Sikh faith is one of the world’s youngest religions, founded over 500 years ago.
The word Sikh means “learner” in Punjabi.
A Sikh temple is called a Gurdwara.
In April, Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi, also known as Khalsa Day. This day marks the creation of the Khalsa (Sikh community) and the Sikh articles of faith.
To learn more click here
About the Ontario Hockey Association
The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) was founded on November 27, 1890, and is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior hockey in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is a Member Partner of the Ontario Hockey Federation which is one of thirteen Provincial and Regional Branches of Hockey Canada.
It is comprised of three Junior hockey leagues and two Senior hockey leagues: Junior A – Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior B – Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior C – Provincial Junior Hockey League, Senior – Allan Cup Hockey (AAA) and Ontario Elite Hockey League (AA). For the 2023-24 season, these five leagues encompass 124 teams.
The objectives of the OHA are to foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey, to conduct competition in the various categories established, to determine teams for entry into the inter-branch competitions that may be provided by Hockey Canada, and to provide for the affiliation of other hockey organizations.
The OHA provides administrative resources, coordinates programs, services and events for hockey participants and provides support to various Development Programs for coaches, officials, trainers and players, Safety and Risk Management Issues and offers resources for Harassment and Abuse education.
-30-
For more information or to set up an interview, please contact:
Chris McCleary
General Manager, Operations & Marketing
Ontario Hockey Association
