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Sikh Canadians

Below is a list of some Canadians from the Sikh community that has made a contribution to Canada. Use this list to begin your research. Find a person that is of interest and learn about their contribution. 

Academia and education[edit]

  • Harjot Oberoi - Professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia[1]

  • Sandeep Singh Brar - Sikh historian, Internet pioneer and photographer[2]

  • Sheena Iyengar - Professor of Business in the Management Department at Columbia Business School[3]

  • Naranjan Dhalla - Cardiovascular research scientist and Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba[4]

Business and the professions[edit]

Charity, community and non-profit[edit]

  • Alex Sangha - social worker and documentary film producer and Founder of Sher Vancouver[11]

Film, drama and entertainment[edit]

Journalism, writers and media[edit]

Music[edit]

Politics[edit]

Revolutionaries[edit]

  • Buckam Singh - Sikh soldier in World War I and early Sikh pioneer to Ontario.

  • Mewa Singh Lopoke - Member of the Vancouver branch of the anti-British, revolutionary Ghadar Party

Sports[edit]

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