Sentences with phrase «ceremonial dagger»

However, safety concerns were not sufficient to outweigh a Sikh student's right to wear a kirpan (ceremonial dagger) to school in the case of Multani c. Marguerite - Bourgeoys (Commission scolaire).31 In upholding the student's claim, the Supreme Court emphasized that religious tolerance is important in Canada and that measures that might infringe on religious adherents» beliefs ought to be tempered, to the extent possible, in order to accommodate the free exercise of those beliefs and religious practices.32

Toronto will have the first court in Canada which will have a formal policy for the kirpan, a ceremonial dagger worn by observant Sikhs.

Showing the depth of his talent, he swallowed the evenings first... and only sword / ceremonial dagger.

The tumi was a ceremonial dagger used by the Inca and was hailed as sacred, or willka in Quechua.

Actually, there is a religion where the adherents are called sheiks, they're the ones who carry the ceremonial daggers at all times.

Not exact matches

(A kirpan is a ceremonial metal bladed sword or dagger that is worn by Baptized Sikhs; with a Sikh being someone who believes in Sikhism a monotheistic religion which originated during the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia).