I wrote “Manmeet Kaur: My Story About 1984” in my early twenties, while completing my undergraduate degree. This beautiful story came to fruition thanks to a course I took, while completing my education at York University, located in Toronto, Ontario. At that time, I didn’t quite know where exactly I fit, as I was navigating both the Eastern and Western worlds, all while learning more about my Punjabi Sikh Indigeneity and the colonial trauma my grandparents endured by the British European powers. This produced “Manmeet Kaur: My Story About 1984”, an emotional story about a little Sikh girl who loses her father as a result of the Sikh genocide initiated by the Indian government in 1984. Although this tale is fictitious, it is inspired by true events, the horrific consequences of which, are still felt to this day, where justice has not been rendered to the victims or their families.  This is an enduring story about love, hope, resilience and healing. My hope is that “Manmeet Kaur” teaches readers not only more about Sikh history and identity, but also promotes cross racial solidarity, where justice reigns.  

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