A special Remembrance Day–themed stamp honouring Sikh Canadian soldiers will be unveiled for the first time at the 18th annual Sikh Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, November 2.
Produced by Canada Post, the commemorative stamp pays tribute to over a century of Sikh service in the Canadian military — from the ten Sikh soldiers who served during the First World War to those proudly wearing the uniform today.
The ceremony, held at the military grave of Private Buckam Singh in Kitchener, Ontario — the only known resting place of a Sikh soldier from the World Wars in Canada — stands as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and inclusion.
Private Buckam Singh, one of the few Sikhs accepted into the Canadian Army in WWI, fought bravely in France and Belgium before passing away in 1919. His story symbolizes both courage and resilience against the barriers faced by early Sikh Canadians.
This year’s ceremony will feature Minister of Veterans Affairs Jill McKnight, Senator Baltej Singh Dhillon, and Sikh members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Together, they will unveil the stamp following a wreath-laying to honour all who served.
The annual gathering — the largest of its kind in North America — continues to celebrate the legacy of Sikh soldiers whose bravery and service are now forever stamped in Canadian history.
