Sikh Awareness Month proclaimed in Blaine

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By Jami Makan

The month of April has been proclaimed Sikh Awareness Month in the city of Blaine. Mayor Bonnie Onyon made the proclamation at the April 8 city council meeting.

Onyon noted that Sikhs have been living in the U.S. for more than 100 years, and during the early 20th century, thousands of Sikh Americans worked on farms, in lumber mills and mines and on the Oregon, Pacific and Eastern Railroad.

Onyon also noted that there are more than 23 million Sikhs worldwide and an estimated 250,000 Americans of Sikh origin.

“Sikh Americans pursue diverse professions and walks of life, making rich contributions to the social, cultural and economic vibrancy of the U.S., including service as members of the U.S. Armed Forces,” said the proclamation, adding that Sikh Americans “have made significant contributions to our great nation in agriculture, trucking, medicine and technology, and have distinguished themselves by fostering greater respect among all people through community service, including here in Blaine.”

The goal of the proclamation, according to its text, is “to afford all residents the opportunity to better understand, recognize and appreciate the rich history and shared experiences of Sikh Americans.”

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