Sikhs

Transcription of interview with Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal discusses his personal history, his first job in Canada working as a cleaner, and working in sawmills. Dhaliwal also mentions his co-workers, his working conditions, the types of jobs he had at the mill, and his wages. He further speaks about the few parties and celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Diwali and Lohri. Lastly, he discusses Canada's economy.

Narrative of interview with Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal discusses his immigration history, his marriage, and the various roles he had working in sawmills. Dhaliwal also mentions his working conditions, wages and weather in Canada. He further discusses the few parties and celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Diwali and Lohri. Lastly, he discusses Canada's economy.

Audio interview with Kulwant Singh Cheema conducted by SB. Kulwant Singh Cheema is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1966. He first began working at KP sawmill in Merritt, B.C. Cheema discusses his immigration story to Canada, his marriage, the working conditions in sawmills, and wages. He also mentions his housing conditions, the food he ate and his co-workers. He also discusses the economy and his time spent outside of work.

Transcription of interview with Kulwant Singh Cheema in which he discusses his immigration story to Canada, his marriage, the working conditions in sawmills, and wages. Cheema also mentions his housing conditions, the food he ate, and his co-workers. He also discusses the economy and his time spent outside of work.

Narrative of Kulwant Singh Cheema discusses his immigration story to Canada, the working conditions in sawmills, and his wages. Cheema also mentions his housing conditions, the food he ate, and the people he worked with.

Photo of Kulwant Singh Cheema sitting with his wife. They are sitting behind a desk. There is a tree visible in the background. The photo was taken at the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC.

Photo of Kulwant Singh Cheema sitting behind a table. Bains is looking directly at the camera. The photo was taken at the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC.

Photo of Kulwant Singh Cheema sitting behind a table. The photo was taken at the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC.

Photo of Kulwant Singh Cheema smiling towards camera. There is a tree is visible in the background. The photo was taken at the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC.

Audio interview with Joginder Singh Bassi conducted by SB. Joginder Singh Bassi is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1959. He began his first job in Victoria on a farm. In the interview he discusses his family/immigration history, marriage, working in both sawmills and on farms in Canada. Bassi also discusses his co-workers, living conditions in bunkhouses. He further mentions the length of his shifts, his wages, and retirement.