Sikhs

Transcription of the Mayo story told by the Paldi granthi, Mohinder Singh. Mohinder Singh discusses Mayo Singh Manhas' personal history and immigration to Canada in 1906. Mayo Singh began working in sawmills during the first world war. Mohinder Singh discusses how Mayo Singh purchased an at-risk-of-closing sawmill with other men. He used his entrepreneurial skills to build a profitable business and used those profits to purchase 1300 acres on the island. Mayo Singh partnered with Kapoor Singh and began to develop a town on the land which they named Paldi. Mohinder Singh also mentions how Mayo Singh was a very generous man as he donated money to many people in need. Several generosity stories are mentioned. The transcription concludes by mentioning Mayo Singh family and legacy today.

Narrative of Mayo Singh as told by the Paldi gurdwara granthi, Mohinder Singh. Mohinder Singh discusses Mayo Singh Manhas' personal history and immigration to Canada in 1906. Mayo Singh began working in sawmills in BC during the first world war. Mohinder Singh discusses how Mayo Singh purchased an at-risk-of-closing sawmill with a few other men. He was able to build a strong business and used the profits to purchase 1300 acres on the island. Mayo Singh partnered with Kapoor Singh and began to develop a town on the land which they named Paldi. The narrative also mentions how Mayo Singh was a very generous man as he donated money to many people in need. Unfortunately, after his death his legacy collapsed despite efforts from family members. However, today Mayo Singh's daughter-in-law, Joan Mayo, holds an annual prayer at the Paldi Gurdwara in memory of her husband, Rajindi Mayo.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. A Sikh man is covering the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a velvet gold and magenta fabric.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is open and is displaying the side of the religious scripture. A Sikh man is turning a page from the book. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a velvet gold and magenta fabric.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is open and is displaying a page from the religious scripture. Some of the pages have been taped to hold them together.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is open and is displaying a page from the religious scripture. Some of the pages have been taped to hold them together.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is open and is displaying a page from the religious scripture.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is open and is displaying a page from the religious scripture. Some of the pages have been taped to hold them together.

Photo of an unidentified Sikh man with his hands folded, praying in front of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The photo is taken from behind the man at the Paldi Sikh Temple, Duncan, B.C.

Photo of Satwinder Bains and Amarjit Singh listening to an unidentified Sikh man in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, BC. They are sitting in the prayer hall.