Press releases

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

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.

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.