Sikh men

Gurdial Singh Talhan's narrative discusses his work in lumber mills, the labour conditions of sawmill work, and sawmill unions. He discusses how most of the sawmill workers he worked with were also South Asian, but there were other workers from the Chinese, Japanese, and European White settler communities. He also speaks about the cost of living and how the prices for everyday items have increased and how he believes society has changed over time.

Photo of Gurdial Singh Talhan wearing a turban and collared shirt taken in a studio setting.

Transcription of interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu discusses his life in India until he was 32 years old, his immigration to Canada, his wages in the mill, his marriage, and co-workers. He also discusses how he left working in the mill and started a career in farming. Sidhu also discusses his family and the importance of education.

Gurdev S. Sidhu's narrative discusses his immigration to Canada, working in both farms and mills and his wages. Sidhu also discusses his living arrangements prior to purchasing his first house purchase.

Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu conducted by Kusum Soni. Gurdev Singh Sidhu is a Permanent Resident and chose not to become a Canadian citizen because of his business involvement in India. He first came to Canada in 1969. His first job was at a mill in Prince George named Northwood Company. This audio clip discusses how Sidhu's working hours, family, travels and the importance of education.

Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu conducted by Kusum Soni. Gurdev Singh Sidhu is a Permanent Resident and chose not to be a Canadian citizen because of his business involvement in India. He first came to Canada in 1969. His first job was at a mill in Prince George named Northwood Company. This audio clip discusses why Sidhu left working in sawmills because of health problems and started a career in farming.

Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu conducted by Kusum Soni. Sidhu first arrived in Canada in 1969. His first job was at a mill in Prince George named Northwood Company. He discusses his life in India until he was 32 years old, his immigration to Canada, his wages in the mill, his marriage, and co-workers. Furthermore, Sidhu explains how he is a Permanent Resident and chose not to become a Canadian citizen because of his business involvement in India.

Photo of Gurdev Singh Sidhu. Sidhu is seated at a table, with his eyes closed. He is seen wearing a collared white shirt and a dark turban.

Photo of Gurdev Singh Sidhu. Sidhu is seated at a table and has his hands folded. He is seen wearing a collared white shirt and a dark turban.

Photo of Gurdev Singh Sidhu. Sidhu is seated at a table, looking away from the camera. He is seen wearing a collared white shirt and a dark turban.