Neel, Kanwal Singh

A CD-ROM comprising of seven tracks performed by a group of nine young Sikh children. The tracks combine singing and English commentary of Sikh hymns, scriptures, and teachings. The front cover reads, "Vancouver Sikh Spirit Proudly Presents Khalsa 300." The background on the front cover is a sceneic picture of mountains and grass. The middle cover presents information on the themes of the CD: Japji Sahib, Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Vaisakhi, Ardas, Sikh Rehat Maryada. The middle cover also provides information about each singer, including their names and individual photographs. The back cover includes the track list, information about the production of the CD, and a picture of the singers together standing in front of a khanda, the symbol for the Sikh faith.

2020_04_06_001.pdf (2.06 MB)

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Series 2 : Canadian Sikhs

Creator: Neel, Kanwal Singh

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Booklet written by Kanwal Singh Neel about the history of Sikhs in Canada. The book contains information on ten events important to Canadian Sikhs and includes a timeline of Sikh Canadian history.

2020_04_003_014.pdf (286.71 KB)

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Sub-Series 1.2 : 100th anniversary

Creator: Fairey, Elaine

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Postcard to Dr. Kanwal Singh Neel from Elaine Fairey, the Dean of Library Services at Simon Fraser University, thanking him for his reflections on the Komagata Maru's anniversary, history, and legacy.

2020_04_003_005.pdf (400.2 KB)

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Sub-Series 1.2 : 100th anniversary

Creator: Neel, Kanwal Singh

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Piece written by Dr. Kanwal Singh Neel for the Komagata Maru 100th Anniversary event hosted by Simon Fraser University, detailing a brief history of the Komagata Maru tragedy, as well as describing Dr. Neel's own person involvement with past commemorative events. The record also details project initiatives taken on by Simon Fraser University as well as the social impact of the Komagata Maru's legacy.

2020_04_003_002.pdf (310.74 KB)

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Sub-Series 1.2 : 100th anniversary

Creator: Neel, Kanwal Singh

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Poem that was read by Dr. Kanwal Singh Neel, at the Komagata Maru 100th Anniversary events hosted by Simon Fraser University on May 23, 2014 at SFU Harbour Centre and later that day, at the Musqueam Community Centre. Dr. Neel's handwritten notes to acknowledge the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, and the Burrard Inlet waters which witnessed the Komagata Maru tragedy are written at the top of the first page. The last page also contains Dr. Neel's notes recording the date and location of the events.

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Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary

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A colour image taken at the Ross Street Temple, showing Kanwal Singh Neel speaking at a wooden podium. In front of him, there is a low stage covered in white, with microphone stands on top. Behind him, on the left, Alderman Sandra Wilking is seated. On the right in the background is a table with floral arrangements. On the wall in the background, is a mirror decoration and and khanda, the symbol of Sikh faith.

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Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary

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A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. Kanwal Singh Neel is seen seated on a stone bench in front of the plaque with his family, including his wife Nancy and their two daughters. On the left of the photo are Gurdial Singh and Swarnjit Kaur Neel. In the background there is greenery and some people standing.