Sawmills

Transcription and English transliteration of an 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.

Narrative of 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.

Interview with Harjinder (Helen) Kaur Doman and Darcia Kaur Doman. Helen and Darcia speak about their family history and the history of the family business. Harjinder (Helen) Kaur and Harbanse (Herb) Singh Doman. Both Helen and Herb were born in Duncan, BC. Both had fathers who were involved with the lumber industry on Vancouver Island. The couple was married in 1955. Herb Doman went on to establish a successful lumber company and Helen became an active community volunteer. Doman Industries went on to become a highly profitable enterprise and the family went on to lead successful lives. Herb and Helen went on to have four children together: Darcia, Sherry, Verinda, and Jaspaul (Rick).

Narrative of Harjinder (Helen) Kaur and Harbanse (Herb) Singh Doman. Both Helen and Herb were born in Duncan, BC. Both had fathers who were involved with the lumber industry on Vancouver Island. The couple was married in 1955. Herb Doman went on to establish a successful lumber company and Helen became an active community volunteer. Doman Industries went on to become a highly profitable enterprise and the family went on to lead successful lives. Herb and Helen went on to have four children together: Darcia, Sherry, Verinda, and Jaspaul (Rick).

Photograph of a Doman transport pick-up truck. The truck is a dark green colour and is seen parked inside a garage. The photograph shows the back of the vehicle.

Photograph of a Doman transport pick-up truck. The truck is a dark green colour and is seen parked inside a garage. The photograph shows the side of the vehicle which reads, "No. 6 Doman's Transport Phone 995 Duncan."

Photograph of a Doman transport pick-up truck. The truck is a dark green colour and is seen parked inside a garage. The photograph shows the side of the vehicle which reads, "No. 6 Doman's Transport Phone 995 Duncan."

Photograph of a Doman transport pick-up truck. The truck is a dark green colour and is seen parked inside a garage. The photograph shows the front of the vehicle.

Photograph of a Doman Forest Products Ltd. sign. The sign reads, "Doman Forest Products Limited Chemainus (Nanoose) Sawmill Division 9401 Trans Canada Highway."

Interview with Sukhdev Singh Dhaliwal. Sukhdev Singh Dhaliwal who was born in 1933, and immigrated to Canada in 1949. Sukhdev Singh speaks about his experience learning English and adapting to a new life in Canada. He worked in sawmills and when he received citizenship, he returned to India to get married. Later on, Sukhdev Singh was able to purchase a grocery store that his family ran for years. After his wife Amarjit passed away, he married Joginder Kaur Dhaliwal.