Sikh men

Photo of Beant Singh sitting on a chair with his eyes closed in an office. His mouth is partially open. He is wearing an Indian kurta and a turban. There are other chairs visible in the back.

Photo of Beant Singh sitting on a chair with his eyes closed in an office. He is wearing an Indian kurta and a turban. There are other chairs visible in the back.

Audio interview with Bant Brar conducted by SB. Bant Singh Brar came to Canada in 1972. His first job was at Mission Shake and Shingle in Mission. Brar also discusses his immigration status, owning a sawmill, and the challenges he faced such as hatred from members of the European White settler community. He also discusses the length of shifts and the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills. He also discusses the food he ate and his good memories.

Transcription of interview with Bant Brar discusses his immigration status, owning a sawmill, and the challenges he faced such as hatred from European White settler community. Brar also discusses the length of shifts and the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills. He also mentions the food he ate and his good memories.

Bant Singh Brar discusses his immigration status, tough experiences working at sawmills and ownership of a sawmill. He also discusses the length of shifts, the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills and his good memories. Brar also discusses how many South Asians also faced physical threats while working at sawmills. He also mentions the food he ate and his leisure time.

Photo of Bant Brar smiling towards the camera. Brar is wearing a white collared dress shirt.

Photo of a headshot of Bant Brar looking towards the camera.

Photo of Bant Brar's certificate of active participation as a board member for the B.C. Independant Shake and Shingle Producers Association. The award was given by the B.C. Independent Shake and Shingle Producers Association.

Bant Brar's certification of completion for a building service worker-supervisor course. The course was completed at the Pacific Vocational Institute. The certificate is signed by the instructor, director, principal/chief executive officer and board chairman.

Bant Brar's certification of completion for a building service worker-basic course. The course was completed at the Pacific Vocational Institute. The certificate is signed by the instructor, director, principal/chief executive officer and board chairman.