Komagata Maru tragedy

Creator: Wilking, Sandra

Letter from Alderman Sandra Wilking to Kanwal Singh Neel including minutes from the Vancouver City Council meeting on February 13, 1990.

Creator: City of Vancouver

Invitation from the City of Vancouver inviting the recipient to the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy, on May 23, 1990. At the top of the invitation is the City of Vancouver's coat of arms.

Creator: Vancouver Sath

Brochure from a photo exhibit held by Vancouver Sath commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The brochure gives a brief history of the Komagata Maru event and includes photographs from the ship. The brochure also includes information about the organization, Vancouver Sath. Vancouver Sath's logo is printed on the bottom of the first page. The brochure is printed on pink paper in both English and Punjabi

News article describing the history and legacy of the Komagata Maru incident.

Creator: Khalsa Diwan Society (Abbotsford)

Creator: Khalsa Diwan Society (New Westminster)

Creator: Guru Nanak Sikh Temple (Surrey)

Invitation to the historical gathering on July 23, 1989, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy.

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.