Sawmills

Transcript of an interview with Nazar Singh Gill. Nazar Singh Gill was from Dhudike, district Moga, in Punjab, India. He arrived in Canada in 1963 with his daughter. His wife, Bachan Kaur Gill sponsored him and their daughter. When Nazar Singh arrived, he began working in a sawmill. He later bought land for farming. Nazar Singh speaks about his experiences moving to Canada, what it was like adjusting to a new life, and how he was able to grow as a person.

Narrative of Nazar Singh Gill. Nazar Singh Gill was from Dhudike, district Moga, in Punjab, India. He arrived in Canada in 1963 with his daughter. His wife, Bachan Kaur Gill sponsored him and their daughter. When Nazar Singh arrived, he began working in a sawmill. He later bought land for farming. Nazar Singh speaks about his experiences moving to Canada, what it was like adjusting to a new life, and how he was able to grow as a person.

Interview with an unidentified man. In the interview the man discusses the history of Paldi and the history of South Asians in the sawmill industry on Vancouver island.

Interview with an unidentified man. In the interview the man discusses the history of Paldi and the history of South Asians in the sawmill industry on Vancouver island.

Interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years. In this interview, Moe Gill speaks about his brief career as a wrestler. He also speaks about his retirement.

Interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years.

Transcript of an interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years. In this interview, Moe Gill speaks about his brief career as a wrestler. He also speaks about his retirement.

Transcript of an interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years.

Narrative of Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years.

Interview with Harnek Singh Gill. Harnek Singh was born in Dhudike, district Moga, Punjab, in 1947. He came to Canada in 1961, and found work in a sawmill. After 12 years of millwork, Harnek Singh purchased ten farms and also found work at a graveyard and various factories to make enough money to support himself and his family. Harnek Singh was married to Bhagwan Kaur in 1964. The couple went on to have three children. Harnek Singh further speaks about his experiences moving to Canada and talks about the Sikh community in Abbotsford.