Dogar Singh Bains

Audio interview with Dogar Singh Bains conducted by KS. Dogar Singh Bains is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1932. His first job in Canada was in a farm in Vancouver. He then later began working in mills on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his personal history, sponsorship to Canada and working in sawmills. He further discusses how the sawmill company built them a Gurdwara. Bains also… more

Transcription of interview with Dogar Singh Bains discusses his personal history, sponsorship to Canada and working in sawmills. He also discusses how the sawmill company built them a Gurdwara. Bains further mentions living in bunkhouses and the food that was served in the cookhouse. Towards the end of the interview he mentions his family and a special memory.

Dogar Singh Bains's narrative discusses his personal history, marriage, and working in the lumber industry. Bains also discusses his wages and the diversity of his co-workers. He also discusses helping create a Gurdwara in his community, living in bunkhouses and the food that was served in bunkhouses. Dogar also mentions his family including his children and community celebrations that he… more