Komagata Maru tragedy

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.

Creator: Komagata Maru Historical Society

Document detailing the establishment of the Komagata Maru Historical Society. The guiding principles, goals, and objectives of the Society are also outlined.

Creator: Sharma, Hari

Letter written by Hari Sharma from the Komagata Maru Historical Society inviting organizations to join the Society. The letter outlines some goals of the committee and some of its principles. At the top of the page, written in hand, is the addressee, Kanwal Singh Neel from Khalsa Diwan Society. At the bottom of the page is a handwritten note with an invitation to the Society's next meeting at the Himalayan Restaurant in Vancouver. This letter is printed on a white sheet of paper with the Komagata Maru Historical Society letterhead.

Creator: Komagata Maru Historical Society

Notice giving details for the historic gathering on July 23, 1989 for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The notice provides information on the date, time, and location of the event. Through the notice, the Komagata Maru Historical Society calls upon its members to attend the event to bear witness to the gathering and to witness the Vancouver Mayor, Gordon Campbell issue a proclamation to recall the Komagata Maru tragedy. The notice is printed on a white sheet of paper with the Komagata Maru Historical Society letterhead.

Creator: McKnight, Bill

Copy of a letter written to Bikar Singh Dhillon, the president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver from Bill McKnight from the Minister of National Defense. In the letter, McKnight writes that despite feeling compassion, he had to deny the request for a 21 gun salute for the Komagata Maru commemoration event. He explains that salutes are reserved for certain events. He ends the letter by wishing Dhillon success in his endeavors. The letter is printed on yellow paper with the Ministry of National Defense letterhead, and is dated Jul 7, 1989. The letter is signed by Bill McKnight.

Copy of a news release from July 21, 1989, from the Province of British Columbia announcing the establishment of July 23 as Komagata Maru Memorial Day. The record also contains a copy of the official proclamation from the Province of British Columbia.