Mission

Narrative of interview with Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal discusses his immigration history, his marriage, and the various roles he had working in sawmills. Dhaliwal also mentions his working conditions, wages and weather in Canada. He further discusses the few parties and celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Diwali and Lohri. Lastly, he discusses Canada's economy.

Audio interview with Kulwant Singh Cheema conducted by SB. Kulwant Singh Cheema is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1966. He first began working at KP sawmill in Merritt, B.C. Cheema discusses his immigration story to Canada, his marriage, the working conditions in sawmills, and wages. He also mentions his housing conditions, the food he ate and his co-workers. He also discusses the economy and his time spent outside of work.

Transcription of interview with Kulwant Singh Cheema in which he discusses his immigration story to Canada, his marriage, the working conditions in sawmills, and wages. Cheema also mentions his housing conditions, the food he ate, and his co-workers. He also discusses the economy and his time spent outside of work.

Narrative of Kulwant Singh Cheema discusses his immigration story to Canada, the working conditions in sawmills, and his wages. Cheema also mentions his housing conditions, the food he ate, and the people he worked with.

Audio interview with Harbimble Singh Banga and his wife Baldeesh Banga conducted by MB. Harbimble Singh Banga was born a Canadian citizen in New Westminster, B.C. He first worked on the family dairy farm and then later started working in sawmills. His first job was at Western Forest Industries in Honeymoon Bay, BC. He also discusses his marriage and wedding, as well as the people he worked with and the challenges he faced.

Transcription of interview with Harbimble Singh Banga in which he discusses working outside the family farm, in sawmills, dairy farms and the trucking industry in Canada. Specifically, Banga discusses in detail working in sawmills and briefly mentions his marriage.

Narrative of Harbimble Singh Banga in which he discusses his personal history, his experience working in the farming industry, his various roles in the sawmills, the people he worked with, as well as the challenges he faced.

Audio interview with Bant Brar conducted by SB. Bant Singh Brar came to Canada in 1972. His first job was at Mission Shake and Shingle in Mission. Brar also discusses his immigration status, owning a sawmill, and the challenges he faced such as hatred from members of the European White settler community. He also discusses the length of shifts and the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills. He also discusses the food he ate and his good memories.

Transcription of interview with Bant Brar discusses his immigration status, owning a sawmill, and the challenges he faced such as hatred from European White settler community. Brar also discusses the length of shifts and the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills. He also mentions the food he ate and his good memories.

Bant Singh Brar discusses his immigration status, tough experiences working at sawmills and ownership of a sawmill. He also discusses the length of shifts, the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills and his good memories. Brar also discusses how many South Asians also faced physical threats while working at sawmills. He also mentions the food he ate and his leisure time.