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Gill, Bachittar Singh

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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.
2022_16_03_003.pdf (107.06 KB)
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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.
2022_16_03_002.pdf (105.58 KB)
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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.
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Photograph of Bachittar Singh Gill looking towards the camera. Gill is wearing a winter jacket and is sitting on a sofa. There is a stack of chairs behind him.