Sikhs

Audio interview with Bant Brar conducted by SB. Bant Singh Brar came to Canada in 1972. His first job was at Mission Shake and Shingle in Mission. Brar also discusses his immigration status, owning a sawmill, and the challenges he faced such as hatred from members of the European White settler community. He also discusses the length of shifts and the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills. He also discusses the food he ate and his good memories.

Transcription of interview with Bant Brar discusses his immigration status, owning a sawmill, and the challenges he faced such as hatred from European White settler community. Brar also discusses the length of shifts and the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills. He also mentions the food he ate and his good memories.

Bant Singh Brar discusses his immigration status, tough experiences working at sawmills and ownership of a sawmill. He also discusses the length of shifts, the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills and his good memories. Brar also discusses how many South Asians also faced physical threats while working at sawmills. He also mentions the food he ate and his leisure time.

Photo of Bant Brar with his left arm around wife Paramjit Kaur Brar while sitting on a cement edge. Bant is dressed in formal wear and Paramjit is dressed in a traditional Indian blue suit. Behind them are flowers and leaves.

Photo of Bant Brar smiling towards the camera. Brar is wearing a white collared dress shirt.

Photo of a headshot of Bant Brar looking towards the camera.

Photo of Bant Brar's certificate of active participation as a board member for the B.C. Independant Shake and Shingle Producers Association. The award was given by the B.C. Independent Shake and Shingle Producers Association.

Audio interview with Bachittar Singh Gill conducted by SB. Bachittar Singh Bains is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1950. His first job was at British Columbia Forest Products in Youbou, B.C. He also discusses his immigration status, work history in India, personal experience working in Canadian sawmills and his wages. Gill also discusses living in bunkhouses and the food served in the cook houses. He also discusses his experience of buying a house and how he did not face racism in Canada.

Transcription of interview with Bachittar Singh Gill discusses his immigration status, work history in India, personal experience working in Canadian sawmills and his wages. Gill also discusses living in bunkhouses and the food served in the cookhouses. He also speaks about his experience of buying a house and how he did not face racism in Canada.

Bachittar Singh Gill discusses his immigration history and citizenship status, the difficulties he faced while working in sawmills, his wages and the food that was served to him in the cookhouse. Gill also discusses his notice of eviction and move to Youbou, B.C. His marriage is also briefly mentioned.