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The Sikh society of Mississauga, observing the anniversary of the Sikh nation, is joined by Mississauga Mayor Martin Dobkin and Councillor Frank McKec(...)
The Sikh society of Mississauga, observing the anniversary of the Sikh nation, is joined by Mississauga Mayor Martin Dobkin and Councillor Frank McKec(...)

The Sikh society of Mississauga, observing the anniversary of the Sikh nation, is joined by Mississauga Mayor Martin Dobkin and Councillor Frank McKec(...)

Date4/21/1974
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  • The Sikh society of Mississauga, observing the anniversary of the Sikh nation, is joined by Mississauga Mayor Martin Dobkin and Councillor Frank McKec(...)
  • The Sikh society of Mississauga, observing the anniversary of the Sikh nation, is joined by Mississauga Mayor Martin Dobkin and Councillor Frank McKechnie of Malton, both of them wearing the traditional turbans and flower necklaces and brandishing the symbolic swords as defenders of truth and honor. The ceremony yesterday was in a temporary temple in the Malton Community Centre but the society has plans to build a temple.
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Sikh society of Mississauga, observing the anniversary of the Sikh nation, is joined by Mississauga Mayor Martin Dobkin and Councillor Frank McKechnie of Malton, both of them wearing the traditional turbans and flower necklaces and brandishing the symbolic swords as defenders of truth and honor. The ceremony yesterday was in a temporary temple in the Malton Community Centre but the society has plans to build a temple.
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