The Pin for 1984. – Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada

THE PIN FOR

1984.

Honour ● Remembrance ● Unity

Pin Launch:

Sunday, October 27, 2024
1:30p – 3p

Location:

The unveiling of a special pin marking the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh pogrom. Together, we remember and honor the lives and families lost. This pin, much like the poppy, serves as a symbol of remembrance and unity.

The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is honoured to unveil a special pin for 1984 on the 40th anniversary. Much like the poppy, this pin serves as a symbol of remembrance and unity, honouring the lives and families affected by the targeted attacks of June and November 1984. The design of this pin features '84', cleverly integrating the Gurmukhi digits 4 and 8. At first glance, it reads as '84' in numerals, but when viewed from another angle, the Gurmukhi numerals spell '84', symbolizing the preservation of Sikh language, culture, and heritage.

In a collaborative effort, the Museum, in partnership with Khalsa Aid International and Khalsa Aid Canada, presents Lapata, an exhibition that sheds light on the ongoing impact of forced disappearances in Panjab. Featuring powerful portraits and interviews by distinguished multimedia journalist Abhishek Madhukar, Lapata invites reflection and remembrance.

Visit the Lapata exhibition on display at The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada from October 27, 2024 to November 1, 2024

To explore more about Lapata- And the Left Behind Exhibition, visit:

LAPATA - And the Left Behind

To explore more about Sikh pogrom of 1984, read the article:

No More Blue Stars