Sikhs

Collage created with multiple photos of Harbimble Singh Banga's family. Photo on the left an unidentified man is holding a small child in his left arm and is standing next to an unidentified woman. There is also a headshot of an unidentified man and a photo of the woman standing by herself. The last photo show three young boys wearing matching striped sweaters and dress pants.

Audio interview with Hakam Singh Dhaliwal conducted by MB. Hakem Singh Dhaliwal is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1967. His first job was working at a Wonnoc Shake and Shingle sawmill in Mission, BC. He discusses his personal history and educational background, and also mentions his first job working in a mill in Canada and how it was difficult work. He further discusses his various other jobs such as truck driving, farming and mill ownership. He also discusses his marriage and family.

Transcription of interview with Hakam Singh Dhaliwal discusses his personal history and educational background. He also mentions his first job working in a mill in Canada and how it was difficult work. He further discusses his various other jobs such as truck driving, farming and mill ownership. He also discusses his marriage and family.

Hakam Singh Narang's narrative discusses his first job working in a mill in Canada and how it was difficult work. He also discusses his various other jobs such as truck driving, farming and mill ownership. He also mentions his marriage and family.

Photo of Hakam Singh Dhaliwal smiling towards the camera. Dhaliwal is wearing a hat and is sitting. In front of Dhaliwal is a table that has money on it.

Audio with Gurmel Singh Narang conducted by SB. Gurmel Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1971. He began work at Nicola Valley Sawmill in Merritt. He also discusses his educational background, working in sawmills, his wages the diversity of his co-workers at the mills and racism he faced while living in Canada.

Transcription of interview with Gurmel Singh Narang discusses his educational background, his experience working in sawmills, his wages, his coworkers, and the racism he faced while living in Canada.

Gurmel Singh Narang's narrative discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, operating a forklift, and his marriage. Narang also discusses his retirement in 2001 when he developed arthritis. He further mentions his wages, the people he worked with in the sawmill, and racism he faced.

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang and his wife. Both Narang and his wife are smiling towards the camera. His wife is wearing a salwar kameez suit.

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang smiling towards camera. Photo is taken in a house. There is a fireplace and indoor house plants visible in the background.