Anniversaries

Creator: Vander Zalm, Bill

Notice written by B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm declaring the week of July 17-23, 1989, as "The 75th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru Incident" in the province of B.C.

Creator: Dhillon, Bikar Singh

Letter written by Bikar Singh Dhillon, president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver, to B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm. Dhillon expresses his shock at the premier's treatment of M.L.A. Moe Sihota, as well as his refusal to support the placement of a commemorative plaque honouring the passengers of the Komagata Maru. Dhillon reminds the premier of the past actions of the provincial government during the time of the Komagata Maru tragedy, and further reminds Vander Zalm of his previous promises to honour the Sikh community. The letter is printed on a white paper with the Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver letterhead.

Creator: Dhillon, Bikar Singh

Letter written by Bikar Singh Dhillon, president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver. The recipient of the letter is an unknown president of an organization. In the letter, Dhillon requests the recipient to post a poster with the events surrounding the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy where the organization's members would be able to see it. The letter is written on a white paper with the Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver letterhead.

Hand drawn map outlining the area for the historic gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy in Vancouver, BC, on July 23, 1989.

Creator: Sihota, Moe

Letter written by Moe Sihota, M.L.A., describing a day in the Legislature when he attempted to get a response from the provincial government on whether the provincial government would consider providing funding for the Komagata Maru memorial. He was met with denial, and a debate among the members ensued. During the exchange, racial allusions and comments were made against Mr. Sihota by the premier, Bill Vander Zalm. Included is a copy of the debate as well as copies of news articles covering the event.

Creator: Sihota, Moe

Letter written by Moe Sihota, M.L.A., describing a day in the Legislature when he attempted to get a response from the provincial government on whether there were plans to commemorate the Komagata Maru tragedy. The inquiry was met with denial. Included is a copy of the exchange between Sihota and Reid, the Minister of Tourism, as well a copy of the news release Moe Sihota released following the exchange.

Creator: Vancouver Sath

Exhibit flyer detailing the photo exhibit held by Vancouver Sath commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. Flyer details event dates, time, and location. On the bottom of the flyer is Vancouver Sath's logo and contact information.

Creator: Vancouver Sath

Invitation from Vancouver Sath to their event, The Komagata Maru Photo Exhibition Release. The photo exhibition was created to commemorating the 75th anniversary for the Komagata Maru tragedy. The invitation includes information regarding the event date, time, and location.

Creator: Vancouver Sath

Copy of a news release from May 12, 1989 from Vancouver Sath announcing a public exhibition created to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The news release provides the date, time, and location of the event. On the top of the page there is a photograph of the Komagata Maru's passengers, as well as the contact information and logo for Vancouver Sath.

Creator: Progressive Indo-Canadian Community Services Society

Notice detailing an event hosted by the Progressive Indo-Canadian Community Services Society, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The notice provides information about the time, date, and place of the event, as well as information regarding the speaker and other event presentations. The notice is printed on yellow paper and is in written in both English and Punjabi.