Lumber trade

Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and unfair treatment he faced.

Transcription of interview with Gurbakhsh Narang discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and unfair treatment he faced.

Gurbakhsh Narang's narrative discusses his life in India until the age of 18, his immigration to Canada on a ship, working in sawmills, his marriage and buying a house. Narang also discusses how his main goal when he arrived in Canada was to make money and that overall he had a good life in Canada.

Cover of the Mehfil magazine. On the cover is two Sikh men in uniform. One of the Sikh men is wearing a turban. The cover is titled "Keeping the Peace Indo-Canadians in the Armed Force." Included in the magazine is a newspaper article about Gurbakhsh Narang. In the article, Narang discusses his family's story, his move to Canada, as well as his experience working in sawmills on Vancouver Island.

Photograph of sawmill workers from the Lake Cowichan and Duncan area. The men in the photo are from various ethnic backgrounds. There is a building and trees visible in the background.

Audio interview with Dyal Singh Gill conducted by MB. Dyal Singh Gill is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1942. His first job in Canada was in Honeymoon Bay on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his educational background, personal history, working in sawmills and his challenges. Dyal also discusses the foods he ate, as well as the treatment he received from the dominant European White settler community. He also mentions special occasions he attended such as Christmas, Vaisakhi, and Jor Mela at Paldi. Gill further discusses how the cost of living has increased from before.

Transcription of an interview with Dyal Singh Gill in which he discusses his educational background, personal history, working in sawmills and his challenges. Dyal also discusses the foods he ate, as well as the treatment he received from the dominant European White settler community. He also mentions special occasions he attended such as Christmas, Vaisakhi, and Jor Mela at Paldi. Gill further discusses how the cost of living has increased from before.

Dyal Singh Gill's narrative discusses his immigration to Canada, working in the lumber industry, his challenges and good experiences. Dyal also mentions the food he ate and his living costs compared to today.

Audio interview with Dogar Singh Bains conducted by KS. Dogar Singh Bains is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1932. His first job in Canada was in a farm in Vancouver. He then later began working in mills on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his personal history, sponsorship to Canada and working in sawmills. He further discusses how the sawmill company built them a Gurdwara. Bains also mentions living in bunkhouses and the food that was served in the cookhouse. Towards the end of the interview he mentions his family and a special memory.

Transcription of interview with Dogar Singh Bains discusses his personal history, sponsorship to Canada and working in sawmills. He also discusses how the sawmill company built them a Gurdwara. Bains further mentions living in bunkhouses and the food that was served in the cookhouse. Towards the end of the interview he mentions his family and a special memory.