1 BILL No. 601

An Act to proclaim the month of April as Sikh Heritage Month (Assented to )

WHEREAS Sikh Canadians represent a growing and dynamic population in Saskatchewan;

WHEREAS Sikh Canadians have made important contributions to Saskatchewan’s social, economic, political and cultural life;

WHEREAS it is important to support Sikh heritage, art and culture and those organizations in Saskatchewan that promote and enhance Sikh social and cultural life; and

WHEREAS April is an important month for Sikh Canadians that includes the celebration of Vaisakhi and marks the creation of the Khalsa Panth. HIS MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows:

Short title The Sikh Heritage Month Act. Sikh Heritage Month The month of April each year is proclaimed as Sikh Heritage Month. Coming into force This Act comes into force on Assent. SIKH HERITAGE MONTH 2 Printed under the authority of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 2025