Gurbakhsh Narang

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang taken in a studio. Narang is looking towards the camera. Narang is wearing a tie and a collared shirt. The photograph is worn with age and has some cracks and folds.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang taken in a studio. Narang is looking towards the camera. In the headshot he wearing a checkered vest over his collared shirt and tie.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang taken in a studio. Narang is looking towards the camera. In the headshot he is wearing a collared shirt under his sweater.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang taken in a studio. Narang is standing looking towards the camera. He has his left hand on a chair in the picture. He is wearing a turban and is dressed in formal wear.

Group photo of Gurbakhsh Narang meeting with Indian president, Zail Singh. From left to right in the photo there are two young boys, Balbir Kaur's sister, Balbir Kaur herself, and her sister Pritam Kaur. The men in the photo are dressed in formal wear and the women are wearing salwar kameez suits. There are sofas and books visable in the background. more

Photo of Gurbakhsh Singh Narang standing outside. Narang is smiling towards the camera. There is a fence, trees, and a house visible in the background.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang taken in a studio. Narang is standing in the photo dressed in a formal suit and tie.

Photo of Indian president, Zail Singh having conversation with three other men. They are all sitting on sofas.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang and Balbir Kaur taken in a studio. Balbir Kaur is sitting down on a chair while Gurbakhsh Narang is seated on the arm of the chair. Narang is dressed in formal wear. Balbir Kaur is wearing a salwar kameez suit.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang and his wife, Balbir Kaur. Narang has his right arm around Balbir. Narang is dressed in a suit with a tie. Balbir Kaur is wearing a salwar kameez suit.

Photo of a mill in Port Alberni where Gurbakhsh Narang used to work. There is a parking lot visible in the photo. There is also power lines visible in the photo.

Photo of an unidentified man and young child. The photo appears to be taken in a courtyard. There is a fountain and trees visible in the background.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Singh Narang's father, Bhagat Singh taken in a studio. Bhagat Singh is wearing a suit and tie. more

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang and Balbir Kaur. Narang is wearing a formal suit with a tie. Balbir Kaur is wearing a salwar kameez suit. The photograph was taken in a professional studio.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang with his wife Balbir Kaur. Balbir Kaur is wearing a salwar kameez suit while Gurbakhsh Narang is wearing a jacket and glasses.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang with his wife Balbir Kaur. Narang is smiling towards the camera. Balbir Kaur is wearing a salwar kameez suit.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang looking towards the camera. Narang is wearing a sweater, hat and glasses. The photo appears to have been taken in a house.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang looking towards the camera. Narang is wearing a jacket and glasses.

Photo of a mill in Port Alberni where Gurbakhsh Narang used to work. There is a parking lot with various cars visible in the photo as well as some power lines. Stacks of lumber can also be seen.

Photo of Dhudike Gurdwara in Ucha Dera, Punjab, India. The gurdwara is a colorful building. A tree is also visible in the photograph.

Photo of Gurbakhsh's house in his village, Dhudike, Punjab, India. There are other houses neighbouring Gurbakhsh's house. There are also trees and a fields visible in the background. more

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang's buffalo in India. The buffalo appears to be eating in the photo. more

Photo of the IWA-Canada members from the Alberni Region. The photograph includes members who were part of the 1990 25 Year Club. The group of men are dressed in formal suits and ties. Gurbakhsh Narang is the first person seated in the second row from the left.

Transcription of interview with Gurbakhsh Narang discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and unfair treatment he faced. more

Gurbakhsh Narang's narrative discusses his life in India until the age of 18, his immigration to Canada on a ship, working in sawmills, his marriage and buying a house. Narang also discusses how his main goal when he arrived in Canada was to make money and that overall he had a good life in Canada. more

Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and… more

Cover of the Mehfil magazine. On the cover is two Sikh men in uniform. One of the Sikh men is wearing a turban. The cover is titled "Keeping the Peace Indo-Canadians in the Armed Force." Included in the magazine is a newspaper article about Gurbakhsh Narang. In the article, Narang discusses his family's story, his move to Canada, as well as his experience working in sawmills on… more

Photo of Gurbaksh Narang's certificate of 25 years service to the IWA-Canada. The certificate mentions his hard work, respect, confidence and admiration from the labour movement. The award is granted by the IWA-Canada, formerly International Woodworkers of America. more

Record of Gurbakhsh Narang's wood scaling certificate from Vocational Training School in Nanaimo, B.C. The letter is signed by the instructor, Willis Shaparla. The course was four weeks long. more

Letter from SatyaPaul to a scholarship recipient. The letter discusses S. Bhagat Singh Narang's history including his educational background, familial story, and his move to Canada. The letter explains that the scholarship was founded by Bhagat Singh's son, Gurbakhsh Narang, in honour of his late father's memory. more

Account summary for the S. Bhagat Singh scholarship. The document is handwritten in blue ink and displays a tally of amounts and dates. The note was written on a piece of paper with a letterhead reading, "South Asian Friendship Youth Camp," and is signed by SatyaPaul on 10/4/11. more

Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and… more