Gill, Rajinder Singh

Group photo with Rajinder Singh Gill posing with unidentified South Asian men at an outdoor volleyball court in Mackenzie. Gill is fifth in the second row. There is a building and trees visible in the background.

Group photo with Rajinder Singh Gill posing with unidentified South Asian men at an outdoor volleyball court in Mackenzie. Gill is second in the front row. There is a building, trees and mountains visible in the photo.

Photo with Rajinder Singh Gill posing outside of a mill. Gill is sitting on the hood of a car. There are power lines and a house visible in the background.

Group photo with Rajinder Singh Gill as a child with unidentified South Asian men. Gill is the fifth child in the first row. There is both men and children visible in the photo. The photo is taken outside in Gill's home village, and there is tree visible in the background.

Group photo with Rajinder Singh Gill as a child with unidentified South Asian men. There is both men and children visible in the photo. The photo is taken outside in Gill's home village, and there is tree visible in the background.

Group photo with Rajinder Singh Gill as a child with with his father and other unidentified South Asian men. Gill is the first child in the first row. His father is the only man wearing a tie in the photo. There is both men and children visible in the photo. The photo is taken outside in front of a brick wall.

Interview with Rajinder Singh Gill. Rajinder Singh speaks about his family's immigration history and their expereinces living in Canada.

Transcription and English transliteration of an interview with Rajinder Singh Gill. Rajinder Singh speaks about his family's immigration history and their expereinces living in Canada.

Narrative of Dharm Singh Gill, grandfather of Rajinder Singh Gill. Dharm Singh came to Canadain 1928 to meet his uncle Jeewan Singh. Dharm Singh was able to attain a legal status in Canada with the help of Dr. D. P. Pandia. He continued to reside in Canada while his family was in India. Not until 1954, was he able to return to meet his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. In 1959, Dharm Singh brought over his son Zora Singh who was later able to sponsor the rest of the family, including his son, Rajinder Singh. Rajinder Singh soon began working at a sawmill and the whole family was very active within the Gur Sikh Temple.

Passport of Rajinder Singh Gill. Passport contains a photograph of Rajinder Singh Gil as a young child, and details his birthdate and physical characteristics.