Sikh men

Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also 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.

Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also 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.

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.

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.

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 Vancouver Island.

Creator: Satya Paul

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.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang looking towards the camera. Narang is wearing a jacket and glasses.

Photo of Gurbakhsh Narang looking towards the camera. Narang is wearing a sweater, hat and glasses. The photo appears to have been taken in a house.

Photo of Indian president, Zail Singh having conversation with three other men. They are all sitting on sofas.

Group photo of Gurbakhsh Narang meeting with Indian president, Zail Singh. From left to right in the photo there are two young boys, Balbir Kaur's sister, Balbir Kaur herself, and her sister Pritam Kaur. The men in the photo are dressed in formal wear and the women are wearing salwar kameez suits. There are sofas and books visable in the background.