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On this day in 1914, the Komagata Maru was denied entry into Canada—turning away hundreds of South Asian passengers due to racist exclusion laws.

We remember this act of injustice, and honor the resistance of those who demanded dignity and belonging.
#KomagataMaru #SouthAsianHistory

Canada fell short of its values during Komagata Maru incident: Carney exclusionary and discriminatory laws

The #KomagataMaru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group of people from British India attempted to migrate to Canada,

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Statement by Prime Minister Carney commemorating the Komagata Maru incident “In 1914, the Komagata Maru steamship anchored in Vancouver’s harbour after a long journey across the Pacific.

Statement by Prime Minister Mark Carney commemorating the #KomagataMaru incident #cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

Premier’s statement on the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the 111th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident:

May 23rd is the anniversary of the #KomagataMaru arrival in BC with 376 desperate refugees denied entry due to racist laws. Many were jailed & 19 were killed on return to India. Let us #neverforget. We must always fight prejudice & hate. #InclusiveBC

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