Teachers

Interview with Evelyn Budzunski. Evelyn Budzinski was the first teacher hired at Dasmesh Punjabi School in 1986. She had always been interested in the Sikh community, but did not know if her beliefs and religion would be a problem in her being employed at a Sikh school. The school taught all necessary subjects stated under the BC curriculum, as well as some extra subjects related to the Sikh faith, such as Punjabi. In the initial days, being the only teacher meant she did not have any breaks, not even have a break to eat her lunch. After hiring more teachers she was able to take breaks and enjoy professional input. She has learned a lot about the Sikh community and hopes that different cultures can learn about each other as well. This is a full-length interview recorded on May 28, 1996.

Group portrait of school children and teacher in 1957. Students holding a sign 'Mayo 1957'

Group portrait of school children and teacher in 1956. Students holding a sign 'Mayo 1956'

Group portrait of school children and teacher in 1955. Students holding a sign 'Mayo 1955'

Group portrait of school children and teacher in 1954. Students holding a sign 'Mayo 1954'

Image of a group of unidentified children and teacher at Paldi Mayo School posing for class portrait.

Image of unidentified group of school children and teacher posing for group portrait at the Mayo School, Grades 1 to 6.

Image of unidentified group of school children and teacher posing for group portrait at the Mayo School, Grades 1 to 6.

Image of teacher Marjorie Evans standing with her students at the Mayo Public School, which was built by Mayo Singh. Back row: James Clarence Gregory, Alex Jack, Harold Evans, James McLean. Front Row: Melvin E. Gregory, Clarence Evans, May McLean, Edna McLean, Roy Jack.

Image of unidentified group of school children and teacher posing for group portrait at the Mayo School.