Canada Post unveiled a new commemorative stamp at the annual Sikh Remembrance Day ceremony in Kitchener, Ont., over the weekend, in an effort to recognize “the long history of Sikh soldiers serving with the Canadian military.”

Historians say approximately 250,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside Britain and its allies in both world wars. However, discrimination in Canada prevented many Sikhs from enlisting.

“Only 10 broke the barrier in the First World War – most fighting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Europe – including eight who joined before conscription,” Canada Post wrote in a press release.

“Nearly a century later, research brought to light the forgotten stories of these and other Sikh soldiers in Canada, whose courage and resilience inspired future generations and helped

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