Shaken Maritime Sikh community helps settle international students
CBC
After the shocking death of one of its young members two weeks ago, a shaken Maritime Sikh community is helping international students settle into life in Canada.
Dr. Simardeep Hundal, a leader in the community, said the recent homicide of Prabhjot Singh Katri in Truro, N.S., has increased the already high stress levels the young newcomers face, so others are rallying to ease their burden.
"It has affected the whole society," she said. "Not just the Sikh community, but lots of Canadians. A lot of people are very supportive, very nice and they came out.
"I think there are more good people, more positive people in the world, but most of the time they decide to stay quiet."
Hundal is a dentist.
She owns and operates four TranscenDental clinics in Dartmouth, Bridgewater and Musquodoboit Harbour. She also leads the Maritime Sikh Society and posted a request for help on social media.
"People want to help," she said. "What we are planning is to get some individuals who want to help. At least they can talk to the students, the new immigrants, give them some guidance, reassurance, point them in the right direction."