Sawmills

Narrative of an interview with Sohan Singh Birak. Sohan Singh Birak came to Canada on May 3rd, 1960. His sister Kashmir Kaur Johal, who had arrived in Canada in 1956, sponsered him. When Sohan first came to Canada, he lived in Lake Cowichan for 6 months, then in 1960, he moved to Abbotsford. Sohan worked in a farm, Marris Growers on Townline Road from 1960-63. In this interview Sohan Singh describes his experiences moving to Canada and the type of work he did once he arrived.

Interview with Bimb Banga. Banga speaks about his family history and what it was like growing up in Canada. This is a full-length interview conducted by Rishi Singh.

Transcription of an interview with Bimb Banga. Banga speaks about his family history and what it was like growing up in Canada. This is a full-length interview conducted by Rishi Singh.

Narrative about the Thakur Singh Banga told by his grandson Bimb Singh Banga. Thakur Singh came to Canada in the year 1906. During his early days, he spent some time in Vancouver Island, New Westminster and Abbotsford. Bimb retells the Banga family history in this narrative.

Interview with Amrao Singh Bains. Amrao Singh Bains was born on June 8th, 1920. Bains speaks about his experience of coming to Canada and what it was like moving to a different country during that time.

Transcription of an interview with Amrao Singh Bains. Amrao Singh Bains was born on June 8th, 1920. Bains speaks about his experience of coming to Canada and what it was like moving to a different country during that time.

Narrative of an interview with Amrao Singh Bains. Amrao Singh Bains was born on June 8th, 1920. His grandfather, Briam Singh Bains, was the first person to visit Canada from his family in the year 1907. Briam Singh used to live and work in farms of Chilliwack. In 1923, Amrao's uncle came to Canada with the help of sponsorship which was sent by his grandfather. Amrao Singh and his brother Bakshish Singh came to Canada on a plane in the year 1959. He and his brother came here to work and saw the pay difference between farm work and millwork.

Interview with Gurdev (David) Singh Aulak. David Aulak was born in 1935 in Kistilano area of Vancouver. In this interview David shares his experiences growing up in Vancouver and talks about his family history.

Transcription of an interview with Gurdev (David) Singh Aulak. David Aulak was born in 1935 in Kistilano area of Vancouver. In this interview David shares his experiences growing up in Vancouver and talks about his family history.

Narrative of an interview with Gurdev (David) Singh Aulak. David Aulak was born in 1935 in Kistilano area of Vancouver. In this interview David shares his experiences growing up in Vancouver and talks about his family history.