
Sikyong Penpa Tsering during his official visit to Vancouver.
Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited Vancouver and addressed members of the Tibetan community from the Greater Vancouver region at the Tibetan Cultural Society of British Columbia on 25 May 2025.
In his address, the Sikyong stated, “Though our struggle involves two different approaches, we must stand united—setting aside all trivial disputes—to advance our cause. Both sides, Rangzen and Uma, must first fully understand and champion the crucial historical truth—that Tibet was an independent nation before its illegal occupation—using this undeniable fact to legitimise and strengthen our fight.”
Highlighting recent developments, Sikyong added, “The U.S.-passed Resolve Tibet Act is an important step, as it recognises the longstanding Tibet-China dispute as an unresolved international conflict and calls for the resumption of unconditional, peaceful dialogue between...





