File 30: Kerpaul & Sucha Hayer

Photograph of Hayer family members taken in a studio setting. Sixteen people are featured in the photograph including men, women, and children of all ages. Two young boys are seen seated cross-legged on the floor. Behind them two women and two men are seen seated on chairs and directly behind them are three girls, standing. In the back row there are seven men standing.

Group photo of an unidentified woman and two girls. The woman is dressed in a floral salwar kameez suit and the two girls are wearing dresses. The three are standing in a kitchen.

Photograph of the Hayer family. Three men and a young boy are seen standing next to each other in a row. The boy, on the very left, is seen holding on to a young lamb. Behind the group is a house and some greenery.

Photograph of an unidentified Sikh man. He is seen wearing a dark turban, a suit jacket and collared shirt. Photograph is a portrait shot and the man is seen looking fowards.

Transcription of an interview with Kerpaul Kaur and Sucha Singh Hayer. The couple talks about the immigration histories of each of their families. Kerpaul (Polly) speaks about her experiences growing up in British Columbia and working. Such Singh speaks about his experiences work in a sawmill and later becoming an auto mechanic. They both further speak about how the Sikh community has grown and… more

Interview with Kerpaul Kaur and Sucha Singh Hayer. The couple talks about the immigration histories of each of their families. Kerpaul (Polly) speaks about her experiences growing up in British Columbia and working. Such Singh speaks about his experiences work in a sawmill and later becoming an auto mechanic. They both further speak about how the Sikh community has grown and changed over the… more

Photograph of the 1964-65 of Mesachie Lake Elementary School grade 4, 5, and 6 class. Eighteen students of South Asian or European descent, are seen close together. A teacher, Mrs. Cocks is seen standing to the right of the class. Tnere are two rows of seated students and two rows of standing students. The school building is visible in the background.

Photograph of Kerpaul Kaur and Sucha Singh Hayer on their wedding day. Kerpaul Kaur is seen wearing gold jewellry and a pink outfit with a chunni covering her head. She is holding a bouqet of colourful flowers and is wearing a floral garland. Sucha Singh is seen wearing a red turban, a dark suit, and an orange shirt and tie. He is also wearing a floral garland. Behind the ocuple is some greenery.

Photograph of the Hayer family taken in a studio setting. Kerpaul Kaur and Such Singh Hayer are seen sitting with their two sons. One son is seated on his father's lap and the other is standing in between his parents. All are looking forward and smiling. more

Photograph of an unidentified older man and a young child. The man and child are standing next to each other on a grass lawn. Behind them is a view of Paldi.

Photograph of the Hayer family taken in a studio setting. Kerpaul Kaur and Such Singh Hayer are seen sitting with one of their sons. All are looking forward and smiling.

Photograph of a young boy standing on a grass lawn. Behind him is a view of Paldi.

Photograph taken of an unidentified bride and groom, with four wedding guests. All are looking forward and smiling. The couple is seen seated and the four women are seen standing behind the couple.

Narrative of an interview with Kerpaul Kaur and Sucha Singh Hayer. The couple talks about the immigration histories of each of their families. Kerpaul (Polly) speaks about her experiences growing up in British Columbia and working. Such Singh speaks about his experiences work in a sawmill and later becoming an auto mechanic. They both further speak about how the Sikh community has grown and… more