Canada--Emigration and immigration

Creator: Gidha, Daljeet Kaur

Creator: Chand, Nirakshik

Interview with Mrs. Daljeet Gidha describing her move to Canada. Mrs. Daljeet Gidha came to Canada on August 6, 1995, at the age of 24. She was a teacher in India and taught maths and science to kids from grades 2-8. Her family owns land in Haryana and a house in Bhopal where she lived and completed her education. She came to Canada because her father had arranged her marriage to a man who was in Canada. Daljeet's husband moved to Canada in 1993, after changing many jobs in India. She was very nervous while traveling alone to Canada as she knew no one except her in-laws. Mrs. Gidha's family thought that life in Canada would be very advanced with more success opportunities. Because of this, they sent their daughter to Canada. In the interview, Daljeet speaks about the struggles she has faced since her move to Canada.

Creator: Dhaliwal, Jaspal Singh

Creator: Chand, Nirakshik

Interview with Jaspal Singh Dhaliwal describing his life and his move to Canada. Jaspal Singh was born on December 22, 1968, in Sangrur, Punjab and he came to Canada in 1993 by being sponsored by his wife. Although it was an arranged marriage, they both knew each other since his wife used to live in the same village as Jaspal's uncle. His wife moved to Canada in the year 1990 and came back to India after 3 years to marry Jaspal. It was Mr. Dhaliwal's parents who decided to send him to Canada as they saw Canada as the land of opportunities and believed it would lead to his success. This is a full-length interview recorded on July 18, 1996.

Photocopy of Piara Singh's Canadian Immigrants record card stating that he migrated to Canada along with his wife, Mohinder Kaur, son, Inderjit Singh and daughter, Hardial Kaur. He applied for immigration through his sister, Mrs. Karam Kaur who was already living in Canada.

A brief memorial note regarding Banto (Betty) K. Gill.

An interview with Banto (Betty) K. Gill by Hazel Parker. Includes a brief biography of Banto Gill and her family history.

A handwritten and typed biography of Banto (Betty) K. Gill. Includes the family, immigration, and settlement history of Gill family in Canda and a hand drawn map of Kitsilano.

A brief history of the Gill family and their legacy in horseracing in B.C.

A brief history of the Gill family and their legacy in horseracing in B.C. Draft document written by Charan Gill.

A compilation of projects that document the history of the Gill family. Includes photographs and family stories.

Creator: Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

Certificate of Canadian Citizenship of Phangan Singh Gill issued on 5th January 1953.