The Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple near Vancouver, Canada, has become a symbol of separatism with its display of yellow Khalistan flags and framed photographs of slain separatist leaders. The temple, which is the oldest, largest, and most influential in Surrey, British Columbia, has recently added a portrait of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a separatist leader who was gunned down outside the temple in June, to its collection. The killing of Nijjar has led to a diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accusing the Indian government of orchestrating the assassination. The Indian government has denied the allegations. The temple's shift towards a more strident and political direction began when Nijjar took over leadership in 2019. Under his leadership, the temple became an outspoken advocate for Sikh separatism, criticizing the Indian state for its treatment of Sikhs in Punjab. The temple's support for separatism reflects the evolution of the Sikh community in Canada, particularly the second-generation immigrants who have become politically active in fighting for self-determination and their rights. While it is difficult to gauge the level of support for separatism among the Canadian Sikh population, signs of support have become more visible and overt, such as the organizing of a referendum for an independent state of Khalistan in Sikh diaspora communities worldwide. The Indian government considered Nijjar a threat and labeled him a terrorist in 2020. However, Nijjar's supporters argue that the charges were a means to discredit him and undermine the separatist movement. Nijjar himself was a survivor of the violence between Sikhs and the Indian government in the 1980s. He arrived in Canada in 1997, bringing with him stories of torture and persecution, which fueled his activism for Sikh rights and self-determination. The Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple, established in the late 1970s, initially had a moderate approach and fostered friendly ties with the Indian consulate. However, the influx of Sikhs following the violence in the 1980s changed the dynamics, leading to conflicts between moderates and fundamentalists within the temple. In 2008, separatists advocating for Khalistan took over the temple's leadership. Today, three out of a dozen temples in Surrey are outwardly separatist. The emergence of the second-generation Canadian Sikhs, who grew up hearing stories of the violence in the 1980s, has contributed to the visibility and resonance of the separatist movement. However, critics argue that the movement is largely a product of diaspora communities and has little support among Sikhs in India. At the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple, worshipers hold a range of opinions on the separatist movement. While some express skepticism about the viability of an independent Sikh state, they condemn Nijjar's killing as unacceptable. A memorial has been erected in the temple's parking lot in honor of Nijjar, describing him as the first martyr of the Khalistan movement in Canada. The temple remains a focal point of Sikh life in Surrey and continues to attract worshipers and visitors, including those who are new to the community.