Sikhs

Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu conducted by Kusum Soni. Gurdev Singh Sidhu is a Permanent Resident and chose not to be 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 why Sidhu left working in sawmills because of health problems and started a career in farming.

Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu conducted by Kusum Soni. Sidhu first arrived in Canada in 1969. His first job was at a mill in Prince George named Northwood Company. He 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. Furthermore, Sidhu explains how he is a Permanent Resident and chose not to become a Canadian citizen because of his business involvement in India.

Photo of Gurdev Singh Sidhu. Sidhu is seated at a table, with his eyes closed. He is seen wearing a collared white shirt and a dark turban.

Photo of Gurdev Singh Sidhu. Sidhu is seated at a table and has his hands folded. He is seen wearing a collared white shirt and a dark turban.

Photo of Gurdev Singh Sidhu. Sidhu is seated at a table, looking away from the camera. He is seen wearing a collared white shirt and a dark turban.

Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and unfair treatment he faced.

Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and unfair treatment he faced.

Transcription of interview with Gurbakhsh Narang discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and unfair treatment he faced.

Gurbakhsh Narang's narrative discusses his life in India until the age of 18, his immigration to Canada on a ship, working in sawmills, his marriage and buying a house. Narang also discusses how his main goal when he arrived in Canada was to make money and that overall he had a good life in Canada.

Cover of the Mehfil magazine. On the cover is two Sikh men in uniform. One of the Sikh men is wearing a turban. The cover is titled "Keeping the Peace Indo-Canadians in the Armed Force." Included in the magazine is a newspaper article about Gurbakhsh Narang. In the article, Narang discusses his family's story, his move to Canada, as well as his experience working in sawmills on Vancouver Island.