Gill, Mohinder Singh

Transcription of interview with Mohinder Singh Gill in which he discusses his personal history, his life in Canada working in sawmills and his life experiences. Gill also discusses why he eventually left working in mills, his memories of working in sawmills and he mentions the weather conditions in Topli, B.C.

Narrative of Mohinder Singh Gill discusses his immigration history, citizenship status and personal history. Gill began working on a sawmill in Canada when he first arrived in Merritt.

Photo of Mohinder Singh Gill. Gill is wearing a turban and a checkered collared shirt.

Interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years. In this interview, Moe Gill speaks about his brief career as a wrestler. He also speaks about his retirement.

Interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years.

Transcript of an interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years. In this interview, Moe Gill speaks about his brief career as a wrestler. He also speaks about his retirement.

Transcript of an interview with Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years.

Narrative of Mohinder Singh Gill. Mohinder (Moe) Singh Gill was born in Chanawal, Punjab, India. When he was a child, he travelled with his mother and sister in 1955 to Canada. His father, Major Singh Gill, was already living in British Columbia. Moe Gill first worked at a sawmill, and later, he and his father were able to purchase a farm in Abbotsford and both began working there soon after. An active member of the community, Moe Gill was elected as a city councilor in 1995, and continued in this role for many years.

Photograph of Mohinder Singh Gill in his role as a City Councillor. Gill is seen wearing a dark suit with a flower boutonnière, and is smiling towards the camera.

Photograph of the Gill family. Mohinder Singh Gill is seen posing with his two children and his wife.