Bains, Piara Singh

Newspaper clipping entitled, "Compete in City Soccer League." Clipping includes a group photo of Sohan Singh Labh and other members of the Punjab United East Indian soccer team. Labh is in the back row, third from the left in the photo. The caption on the newspaper reads "Unique in city soccer circles is Punjab United East Indian soccer team which plays exhibition games in the Lower Island Junior and Juvenile Association's junior division. Members are, left to right, front row -- Surjeet Singh Bains, Terry Singh Bains, Terr Singh Suhnder, Jeet Singh Suhnder, Jeet Singh Dheenav, Malkeet Singh Sangha and Shilhare Singh; back row -- Ragbir Singh Parmar, Jerry Singh Dhillon, Sohan Singh, Bunt Singh Manhas, Himmat Singh Gill, Piari Singh Bains and Abtar Singh.

Item is an article titled, "Canadian Ideology and Public Policy: The Impact on Vancouver Sikh Ethnic and Religious Adaptation" by Verne A. Dusenbery. It argues that the emergence of ethnic-political organizations must be understood in terms of a more generalized differentiation of the Vancouver Sikh ethnic and religious identities, organizations, activities and leaders. There is a mention of Piara Singh in the form of a handwritten note on the document by the author on the first page. Additionally, some pages have writing in blue filling in the words that had previously been cut off from the printing.

Item is an articled titled, "Punjabi Sikhs and Gora Sikhs: Conflicting Assertions of Sikh Identity in North America" by Verne A. Dusenbery. It explores the relationship between a small group of North American Sikh converts, that is, the "Gora Sikhs" and large North Americans of Punjabi Sikh ancestry. It concludes that the differences between the interpretation of Sikh religion by the two groups is the reason why they do not see each other as a part of their community. On the first page, there is a mention of Piara Singh in the form of a handwritten note on the document by the author.

Certificate by the British Colimbia Vocational School, Burnaby certifying that Piara Singh is a student at the school, signed by Piara Singh himself.

Completion certificate for Pre-employment/Welding course at the British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby in the name of Piara Singh Bains. He successfully completed the course in the years 1972-73.

Completion certificate for Trade Extension/M.I.G Welding course at the British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby in the name of Piara Singh Bains. He completed the course in 1974 and his performance was rated as satisfactory.

Certificate of Qualification as welder for Piara Singh on successful completion of welding tests. The certificate was issued on 23rd January, 1973 by the Province of British Columbia. The expiration date is listed as January 23, 1974.

Letter dated 7th February, 1973, from L.Smith (Principal of British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby) to Piara Singh congratulating him for successfully completing general welding course and getting employment. He expresses gratitude towards Piara Singh for providing him with insight on Sikh religion and gives his best wishes for the future.

Statement of Copletion for Piara Singh to certify completion of a course in small offset operation at the Vancouver Community College.

Service Certificate for Piara Singh's service as a Fitter Chargeman "B" in the Mechanics Department of Central Railway from 4th March, 1943 to 18th March, 1971, stating that he resigned on his own will.