SHAHEED BHAI
MEWA SINGH (1)
MEWA SINGH (1)
This Sikh activist was born in the village of Lopoke in Punjab, India.
Mewa Singh Lopoke
After the Vancouver Gurdwara opened in 1908, Mewa Singh became this type of initiated Sikh.
Khalsa Sikh / Amritdhari Sikh
This informant opened fire inside the Vancouver Gurdwara in September 1914.
Bela Singh Jian.
This famous Sikh scholar and preacher travelled around the world spreading
Sant Teja Singh
Sant Teja Singh encouraged Sikhs in Canada to stay strong in this part of their identity.
Sikh faith / Sikhi
Mewa Singh moved to this Canadian province in 1906 looking for a better life.
British Columbia
W.C. Hopkinson worked for the Canadian government in this role.
Immigration inspector
Mewa Singh shot this man outside the Provincial Court House on October 21,1914.
W.C. Hopkinson
Sant Teja Singh was born in this country.
India
Sant Teja Singh helped support Sikhs during this famous immigration incident in Canadian history.
Komagata Maru incident
: Mewa Singh worked at this mill near Vancouver after arriving in Canada.
Fraser Mills
This Canadian law passed in 1908 stopped many immigrants from India from entering Canada.
Continuous Journey Regulation
During his trial, Mewa Singh said he acted to protect the honour and sanctity of this.
Sikh religion / Gurdwara
Sant Teja Singh was known for teaching this religion.
Sikhism
Sant Teja Singh inspired Sikhs to learn and speak this language.
Punjabi
This organization wanted India to gain independence from British rule.
Ghadar Party
Mewa Singh and other Ghadarites tried to buy weapons for passengers on this famous ship.
Komagata Maru
Mewa Singh was executed in this city’s jail on January 11, 1915
New Westminster
Sant Teja Singh studied at this famous university in India.
Khalsa College
Sant Teja Singh was respected for his deep knowledge of these Sikh teachings.
Gurbani / Sikh scriptures
Mewa Singh helped raise money to build this important Sikh place in Vancouver.
First Gurdwara in Vancouver
During his arrest near the U.S. border, police found Mewa Singh carrying these hidden weapons.
Revolvers / Firearms
Every year, Sikh communities in Canada remember Mewa Singh as this type of hero.
Martyr
Sant Teja Singh travelled to this continent to spread Sikhi in the early 1900s.
North America
Sant Teja Singh is remembered as a great Sikh teacher and this type of spiritual leader.
Saint / Scholar / Preacher