Gurmel Singh Narang

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang smiling towards camera. Photo is taken in a house. There is a fireplace and indoor house plants visible in the background.

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang standing in between two other White men. Narang is seen holding an award.

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang sitting on a sofa. He is facing the camera, but looking downwards.

Audio with Gurmel Singh Narang conducted by SB. Gurmel Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1971. He began work at Nicola Valley Sawmill in Merritt. He also discusses his educational background, working in sawmills, his wages the diversity of his co-workers at the mills and racism he faced while living in Canada.

Transcription of interview with Gurmel Singh Narang discusses his educational background, his experience working in sawmills, his wages, his coworkers, and the racism he faced while living in Canada.

Gurmel Singh Narang's narrative discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, operating a forklift, and his marriage. Narang also discusses his retirement in 2001 when he developed arthritis. He further mentions his wages, the people he worked with in the sawmill, and racism he faced. more

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang and his wife. Both Narang and his wife are smiling towards the camera. His wife is wearing a salwar kameez suit.