Australian Sikh Heritage Trail Explained

The Australian Sikh Heritage Trail, a group of interconnected pathways in Adenia Park, Riverton, Western Australia, is a monument commemorating the history of Sikhs in Australia.[1] The location, adjacent to the Canning River, is significant as the heritage-listed Sikh cremation site.[2] The winding trail features interpretive signage, plaques, benches, a sheltered area, and a boardwalk by the river.[3] Information on the signs is organised by theme, such as Sikh farmers, Sikh wrestlers, Sikh Anzacs, Sikh hawkers and Sikh entrepreneurs.[3]

The Australian Sikh Heritage Trail was created through a collaboration of the state government's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), the City of Canning, the Australian Sikh Heritage Association, the Sikh Association of Western Australia and Sikh Gurdwara Perth, over a period of three years.[4] Initial funding of $150,000 came from a Lotterywest grant,[3] while the City of Canning contributed $35,000 for construction.[5] The department managed the project, with Canning responsible for construction and maintenance.[5]

The trail was officially opened on 17 April 2018 by Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson, Acting Local Government and Heritage Minister Bill Johnston, and City of Canning mayor Paul Ng.[6] [7] The annual Australian Sikh Heritage Day was held there on 2 March 2019, attended by local and federal members of parliament, mayors, and the Consul General of India in Perth.[8]

The 250m (820feet) trail also presents information related to the Whadjuk Noongar culture and Swan Canning Riverpark,[9] and is part of the broader Swan Canning Riverpark Trails Project of interpretation facilities called River Journeys.[7]

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  1. News: Wynne . Emma . Sikh Australians and their contributions celebrated in new Perth monument . 16 January 2020 . ABC News . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 20 April 2018 . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20180426134832/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-20/trail-of-sikh-australian-stories-celebrated/9672780 . 26 April 2018 . live .
  2. News: Shonakshi . C. . Sikh heritage Down Under: Telling the untold story . 16 January 2020 . The Times of India . 10 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161018060418/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Sikh-heritage-Down-Under-Telling-the-untold-story/articleshow/54772517.cms . 18 October 2016 . live.
  3. Web site: Grewal . Preetinder . Heritage Park to highlight Australia's Sikh history . SBS Punjabi . . 16 January 2020 . https://archive.today/20200116231613/https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/heritage-park-to-highlight-australia-s-sikh-history . 16 January 2020 . 18 April 2018 . live .
  4. Ansell . Ben . Henderson . Sophie . 2018 . Highlighting heritage: Riverpark trail celebrates Australia's Sikh history . Landscope . 34 . 1 . 41–45 . pdf . 17 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200116233009/https://library.dbca.wa.gov.au/static/Journals/080052/080052-34.008.pdf . 16 January 2020 . live.
  5. Web site: Grewal . Preetinder . $150K WA grant to highlight Australia's Sikh history . SBS Punjabi . Special Broadcasting Service . 17 January 2020 . https://archive.today/20200117012558/https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/150k-wa-grant-to-highlight-australia-s-sikh-history . 17 January 2020 . 15 March 2018 . live .
  6. News: Hussey . Toby . Trail marks Australian Sikh heritage . 16 January 2020 . The Examiner . 26 April 2018 . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20190407135528/https://www.yourlocalexaminer.com.au/trail-marks-australian-sikh-heritage/ . 7 April 2019 . live . .
  7. Web site: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions . Trail celebrates Sikh heritage . Government of Western Australia . 16 January 2020 . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20190412223832/https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/minister-for-environment/item/3537-trail-celebrates-sikh-heritage . 12 April 2019 . 19 April 2018 . live .
  8. Web site: Grewal . Preetinder . Australian Sikh Heritage Day celebrated with great fervour . SBS Punjabi . Special Broadcasting Service . 16 January 2020 . https://archive.today/20200116235023/https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/australian-sikh-heritage-day-celebrated-with-great-fervour . 16 January 2020 . 5 March 2019 . live .
  9. News: Nico . Jessica . Australian Sikh Heritage Trail . 16 January 2020 . Canning Times . Community News Group . 18 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200116235615/https://www.communitynews.com.au/canning-times/news/riverton-australian-sikh-heritage-trail-opens-at-adenia-park/ . 16 January 2020 . live.

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