Prejudices--Religious aspects--Sikhism
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Scrapbook details Dhillon's career with the RCMP and includes a range of positive and negative news clippings covering the overturning of the RCMP turban ban.
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Audio interview with Jagtar Singh Mann conducted by SB. Jagtar Singh Mann is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1980. His first job was at Shake and Shingle sawmill in Abbotsford. He also discusses his educational background, life in India, experience working in sawmills in Canada and type of positions he held at the sawmill. Mann also discusses a recent human rights issue he fought for, when he was ordered to remove his turban to work and he refused.
2022_16_19_002.pdf
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Transcription of interview with Jagtar Singh Mann in which he discusses his educational background, life in India, experience working in sawmills in Canada and type of positions he held at the sawmill. Mann also discusses a recent human rights issue he fought for, when he was ordered to remove his turban to work and he refused.
2022_16_19_001.pdf
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Narrative of Jagtar Singh Mann which discusses his educational background, his work in sawmills and the various positions he held, as well as his work as a house builder. Mann also discusses a recent human rights issue he fought for, when he was ordered to remove his turban to work and he refused.
2020_01_002_075.pdf
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This document contains a memorandum from Bob Bouck, with an attached newspaper article from The Prince George Citizen. Written by Marylin Storie, the content of the article includes details of the prejudice faced by Baltej Singh Dhillon by wearing a turban with his RCMP uniform, including comments from various citizens.
2020_01_002_074.pdf
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This document contains a note from Rick, and four pages from a newspaper article from the Vancouver Sun. Written Kevin Griffin about Baltej Singh Dhillon, the contents of the article focuses on the prejudice Dhillon faces for wearing a turban on the force to Dhillon's community police work.
2020_01_002_068.pdf
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This document contains a correspondence from Teresa Mallan to the news desk about a story on Baltej Singh Dhillon. The contents include Dhillon's fight to overturn the RCMP turban ban and a recent fraud case he worked on. Additionally, there is a newspaper article included from The Province newspaper detailing a year-long investigation into false ICBC claims taking place in Quesnel.
2020_01_002_066.pdf
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Creator: Singh, Gurinder
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This document contains a letter of appreciation from Gurinder Singh, Director of the Sikh Education & Research Centre of Windsor, to K.S. Warnica and R.D.J. Content includes expression of thanks to Baltej Singh Dhillon for participating in their workshop and banquet in November of 1992. Also included is an article written by Jacqueline Smrke from the Windsor Star about Dhillon's participation in the banquet.
Creator: Galinski, Paul
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This document contains newspaper clippings written by Paul Galinski in the Campbell River Mirror about Baltej Singh Dhillon. The content of the articles include Dhillon's fight against prejudice he's experienced in the RCMP because of his religion, Dhillon's project to save media coverage for his young daughter and his talk at Robron Secondary. Also included is a correspondence from Ethel Kaiser, who collected and forwarded these articles to Dhillon.
2020_01_002_055.pdf
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Creator: Harrold, E.A.
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This document contains a Performance Log written by E.A. Harrold about Baltej Singh Dhillon in 1992. Contents of Performance Log include mention of Dhillon's positive work ethic, poise and potential despite his limited experience.