Surjit Singh Tatla

Photo of Surjit Tatla taken in a studio setting. The photo was used for Tatla's passport for when he came to Canada. more

Photo of Surjit Tatla with family on his wife, Charanjit Kaur's 56th birthday. Tatla's grandson is in the photo. There is a cake placed on the table in front of the group. more

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla. Tatla is sitting at a desk with his hands folded.

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla. The photo was taken outside a gurdwara. There is a flower bush behind Tatla.

Audio interview with Surjit Singh Tatla conducted by Meena Bolla and Kusum Soni. Tatla is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1970. He began working at a sawmill in Mission, B.C.. Tatla discusses his immigration history, personal history, and his experience working in Canadian sawmills. Tatla also discusses his co-workers, his hardships, and experiences in Canada. He mentions working in… more

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla with members of the Hammond Sawmill 20 Year Accident Free Club. The club is formed of members who have been accident free for 20 years. Tatla is in the back row third to the right in the photo.

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla Charanjit Kaur Tatla. The photo was taken outside a gurdwara.

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla Charanjit Kaur Tatla. The photo was taken outside a gurdwara.

Photo of Surjit Tatla. Tatla is wearing a suit and tie.

Photo of Surjit Tatla with other unidentified South Asian men on his engagement. A man is placing a garland made out of money around Tatla's neck. more

Photo of Surjit Tatla seated. Standing behind him are unidentified Punjabi women and men. The photo was taken at his wife, Charanjit Kaur Tatla's village, Mullanpur, Punjab, India. more

Photo of Surjit Tatla and Charanjit Tatla on their wedding day. Tatla and his wife are seated during the marriage ceremony. There are wedding guests visible in the background. The photo was taken at Tatla's wife village Mullanpur, Punjab, India. more

Photo of Surjit Tatla and Charanjit Tatla on their wedding day. They are both standing in the photo. There are wedding guests visible in the background. The photo is taken at Tatla's wife village Mullanpur, Punjab, India. more

Photo of Surjit Tatla and Charanjit Tatla on their wedding day. They are both standing in the photo. There are wedding guests visible in the background. The photo was taken at Tatla's wife village Mullanpur, Punjab, India. more

Photo of Surjit Tatla and Charanjit Tatla. The photo was taken in a studio.

Photo of BCFP A-2A sawmill workers. The photo was taken at the sawmill. There are men from diverse backgrounds visible in the photo.

Photo of Surjit Tatla. The photo is a headshot.

Photo of Surjit Tatla, Charanjit Tatla and their grandson. The photo was taken on Halloween. Tatla's grandson is wearing a Batman costume. more

Photo of Surjit Tatla, Charanjit Tatla and their grandson. The text on the photo reads "Grandchildren bring a special day to life". more

Photo of Surjit Tatla with other unidentified South Asian men on his engagement. Tatla is being fed by another South Asian man.

Photo of Surjit Tatla and Charanjit Tatla. The photo was taken in a studio.

Photo of Charanjit Kaur Tatla.

Transcription of interview with Surjit Singh Tatla discusses his immigration history, personal history, and his experience working in Canadian sawmills. Tatla also discusses his co-workers, his hardships, and overall experiences in Canada. He mentions working in union versus non-union mills and the living conditions. Tatla discusses the South Asian community in Canada and celebrations he attended… more

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla with members of the Hammond Sawmill "A" Crew. The club is formed of members who have been accident free for 3 years. Tatla is in the back row third to the right in the photo. more

Narrative of Surjit Singh Tatla discusses his personal history, working in various sawmills, and his co-workers. Singh also mentions the differences of working in union versus non-union mills and his overall experience in mills. He also discusses his living conditions, purchasing Indian groceries, and his retirement.