Wearing Kirpan Openly In Canada

[weareallone]

Daas is not trying to offend you; all I'm saying is that the people you should really fear, (if you do), are the tribal people of Canada; not the police officer who's just on the street, Canada is a developed country and even has some GurSikhs in political power; (something you really don't see elsewhere).

Bit of a faux pas there my lad? I am an indigenous rights activist and tribal anthropological and health expert. Indigenous people have been the most advanced spiritually in the history of the world, but also the most persecuted. Kindly also remember that not all Sikhs are Punjabi, I certainly am not. I kindly request you not to comment further because it is taking away from the subject at hand. I am happy to discuss aboriginal rights with you offline.

If anyone can contribute to the original question or the definitive legal response provided by the WSO, they are welcome to do so.

[Jai Tegang!]

Generally sikhs wear the kirpan underneath as a courtesy to the locals and as a way of keeping it more fastened.. It would help if we see the local anglo persepective. We already look pretty exotic with our Dastaars and kesh/ dhaarraa to them. Openly displaying our Sri Sahib does make them very uncomfortable. Most of us consider it reasonable that we can carry on wearing our kirpans without question in everyday life. All the power to your convictions but its not something we consider an infringement. Anyhow, the pointy edge of the mian (scabbard) usually remains visible so it lets the world know we are loaded .

[weareallone]

On 12/07/2016 at 0:38 AM, Jai Tegang! said:

Generally sikhs wear the kirpan underneath as a courtesy to the locals and as a way of keeping it more fastened.. It would help if we see the local anglo persepective. We already look pretty exotic with our Dastaars and kesh/ dhaarraa to them. Openly displaying our Sri Sahib does make them very uncomfortable. Most of us consider it reasonable that we can carry on wearing our kirpans without question in everyday life. All the power to your convictions but its not something we consider an infringement. Anyhow, the pointy edge of the mian (scabbard) usually remains visible so it lets the world know we are loaded .

Sorry for the delayed response to this, I have been off the internet for many months. I disagree with your view as if you consider the situation in the UK (and now Australia), the open wearing of kirpan is not only legal, but to abuse a Sikh or ask them to hide it is a hate crime. It is entirely about educating the general public which can only come through wearing the kirpan openly and explaining when challenged that it is not a weapon.

To feel "uncomfortable" with the "other" is not acceptable- it is called racism and/or discrimination. Black people are feared and loathed for simply being black in many parts of North America. This is the same anglo perspective which you're dealing with. It can and must be challenged.

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2 hours ago, weareallone said:

Sorry for the delayed response to this, I have been off the internet for many months. I disagree with your view as if you consider the situation in the UK (and now Australia), the open wearing of kirpan is not only legal, but to abuse a Sikh or ask them to hide it is a hate crime. It is entirely about educating the general public which can only come through wearing the kirpan openly and explaining when challenged that it is not a weapon.

To feel "uncomfortable" with the "other" is not acceptable- it is called racism and/or discrimination. Black people are feared and loathed for simply being black in many parts of North America. This is the same anglo perspective which you're dealing with. It can and must be challenged.

So how did wearing it openly effect you?