Gurbakhsh Narang

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 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 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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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