Avoid; derogatory term for an immigrant. 

The term "Aboriginal" should be used only as an adjective to describe individuals or mixed groups of First Nations or Indians, Métis or Inuit people. It has been wrongly used as a noun, as in: "The Aboriginals are..." The proper usage is: "the Aboriginal peoples are..."

Holy book of the Sikh religion. It is placed on a cot under a canopy in each gurdwara, or Sikh temple. Bascially a compilation of the writings and teachings of Guru Nanak and other early Sikh gurus by Arjun (1563-1606), the fifth guru. See Sikh.

Avoid presenting Africa as a monolith. It's the 2nd largest continent in the world, containing over 40 nations with hundreds of distinct cultures and politics. 

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a serious and often fatal medical condition that weakens the human immune system leaving the body defenseless against life-threatening infections. Individuals may be HIV-positive but not have AIDS. Relatively new treatments mean some people are living longer with AIDS. Do not refer to AIDS as a death senten [..]

Only relevant in a story about how people can get it; unprotected sex, blood products or dirty IV needles. Otherwise irrelevant to a story.

Literally "nectar." It is composed of water and sugar and is stirred with a double-edged sword while prayers are spoken. Initiation into Sikhism involves drinking amrit. Can also refer, more generally, to the ambrosia of God's name. 

Refers to nation or people from Arabic-speaking country. Not synonymous with Muslim. When referring to events in a specific country, name the country, rather than generalizing "ARAB." Do not imply in headlines or text that "ARAB" equals Muslim, holy war or terrorist. Note: Iran is not an Arab county. The majority of Iranian people are Persian and t [..]

(Obsolete) AIDS-Related Complex. Replace by HIV disease.

Avoid. When distinguishing from First Nations, use "PEOPLE FROM INDIA," or "INDIAN CANADIANS" when referring to people from India living in Canada.