Sikhs

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang sitting on a sofa. He is facing the camera, but looking downwards.

Photo of Gurmel Singh Narang standing in between two other White men. Narang is seen holding an award.

Audio interview with Gurdial Singh Talhan conducted by SB. Gurdial Singh Talhan is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1977. He discusses his first job in Canada at a lumber mill. He further discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, treatment by his supervisors, weather, and wages. He also mentions how living expenses have increased in comparison to the past.

Transcription of interview with Gurdial Singh Talhan who discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, treatment by his supervisors, weather, and wages. He also mentions how living expenses have increased in comparison to the past.

Gurdial Singh Talhan's narrative discusses his work in lumber mills, the labour conditions of sawmill work, and sawmill unions. He discusses how most of the sawmill workers he worked with were also South Asian, but there were other workers from the Chinese, Japanese, and European White settler communities. He also speaks about the cost of living and how the prices for everyday items have increased and how he believes society has changed over time.

Photo of Gurdial Singh Talhan wearing a suit and tie. Talhan is looking slightly away from the camera.

Photo of Gurdial Singh Talhan wearing a turban and collared shirt taken in a studio setting.

Transcription of interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu discusses his life in India until he was 32 years old, his immigration to Canada, his wages in the mill, his marriage, and co-workers. He also discusses how he left working in the mill and started a career in farming. Sidhu also discusses his family and the importance of education.

Gurdev S. Sidhu's narrative discusses his immigration to Canada, working in both farms and mills and his wages. Sidhu also discusses his living arrangements prior to purchasing his first house purchase.

Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu conducted by Kusum Soni. Gurdev Singh Sidhu is a Permanent Resident and chose not to become a Canadian citizen because of his business involvement in India. He first came to Canada in 1969. His first job was at a mill in Prince George named Northwood Company. This audio clip discusses how Sidhu's working hours, family, travels and the importance of education.