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Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

Image of a flagpole being installed at Beacon Hill Park. This flagpole was donated by the Mayo Lumber Co.

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.

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.