Emigration and immigration

This is part one and two of Surjit Kaur's video interview with Kusum Soni, the Coordinator for the South Asian Studies Institute. This interview encompasses Surjit Kaur's childhood, marriage, and immigration journey to Canada. This interview was conducted in Surjit Kaur's living room in Punjabi.

This document narrates Surjit Kaur's interview with Kusum Soni, the Coordinator for the South Asian Studies Institute. Surjit Kaur discussed her childhood, the circumstances of her marriage, and her husband's six-year absence when he came to Canada. Also, she talks about her new life in Canada and her bittersweet feelings about leaving Punjab, India.

This is a document of Nash Gill being interviewed by Rishi for the Canadian Sikh Heritage project. He was interviewed about his family's journey from India to Canada, with the interview primarily focusing on his father, Indar Singh Gill. The interview revealed why the Gill family came to Canada, how Indar Singh earned money in Canada and the Gill family's legacy in British Columbia.

This is a document about Indar Singh Gill's immigration journey told by his son, Nash Singh Gill. It explans why Indar Singh immigrated to Canada in 1930 at 17-years-old, while leaving behind his wife and young daughter. He was sponsored by Naranjan Singh Gill (Indar Singh's uncle), who was already in Canada. Because of the 1930s depression, Indar Singh found it hard to find work, but eventually found work in Kamloops for Sher Singh Aluwalia. After, he worked for sawmills on Vancouver Island. He spent a portion of his wages back to his family. Eventually, in 1949, his wife, Kartar Kaur, and son, Nachhattar (Nash) Singh Gill, travelled to Canada. Later the document talks about how he started his own business, Indar Fuel Company. Indar Singh became involved with other businesses and served as the President of the old Sikh temple in Abbotsford.

Framed letter from Assistant Director, Department of Immigration and Colonization, to Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son regarding the permission for Mr. Singh and party to sail from Southampton to Duncan, B. C. by the R. M. S. Antonia.

Framed letter from Dominion Immigration Agent to Mayo Singh regarding Bishen Singh and Shanker Singh.

Letter from N. S. Sahni, a representative for H. S. Malik, to Mayo Singh confirming receipt of Mayo's letter. He informs Mayo that Hon'ble Sardar Malik is in London and that they will be happy to bring the matter to the immigration authorities. He also asks Mayo to send a copy of the Board of Enquiry's brief to their office.

Creator: Malik, H. S.

Letter from H. S. Malik to Mayo Singh stating he has Mayo's letter and appeal for Karnail's permanent residence in Canada. Mr. Malik confirms he has strongly recommended the case to the authorities in Ottawa and will write to Mayo again with their decision.

Creator: Jolliffe, A. L.

Letter from A. L. Jolliffe to Dr. Pandia confirming receipt of the latter's letter dated December 16, 1948. He states he had written a letter to Dr. Pandia that said the case was being reviewed by the Minister. He also advises that special authority has been obtained and action is to be taken to adjust Karnail's status for permanent residence in Canada.

Creator: Singh, Mayo, 1891-1955

Letter from Mayo Singh to Dr. D. P. Pandia confirming receipt of two wires sent by the latter. He states that the letter expected from the second wire has not arrived and he is anxious to know the outcome of their efforts to keep Karnail in Canada. Also includes telegrams and other correspondence.