Tatla, Surjit Singh

Audio interview with Surjit Singh Tatla conducted by Meena Bolla and Kusum Soni. Tatla is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1970. He began working at a sawmill in Mission, B.C.. Tatla discusses his immigration history, personal history, and his experience working in Canadian sawmills. Tatla also discusses his co-workers, his hardships, and experiences in Canada. He mentions working in union versus non-union mills and living conditions. Tatla also discusses the South Asian community in Canada and celebrations he attended. He concludes by mentioning shopping in South Asian grocery stores, his retirement, and the benefits of government jobs in India verus jobs in Canada.

Transcription of interview with Surjit Singh Tatla discusses his immigration history, personal history, and his experience working in Canadian sawmills. Tatla also discusses his co-workers, his hardships, and overall experiences in Canada. He mentions working in union versus non-union mills and the living conditions. Tatla discusses the South Asian community in Canada and celebrations he attended. He concluded by mentioning shopping in South Asian grocery stores, his retirement, and the benefits of government job in India verus jobs in Canada.

Narrative of Surjit Singh Tatla discusses his personal history, working in various sawmills, and his co-workers. Singh also mentions the differences of working in union versus non-union mills and his overall experience in mills. He also discusses his living conditions, purchasing Indian groceries, and his retirement.

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla with members of the Hammond Sawmill "A" Crew. The club is formed of members who have been accident free for 3 years. Tatla is in the back row third to the right in the photo.

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla with members of the Hammond Sawmill 20 Year Accident Free Club. The club is formed of members who have been accident free for 20 years. Tatla is in the back row third to the right in the photo.

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla. The photo was taken outside a gurdwara. There is a flower bush behind Tatla.

Photo of Surjit Singh Tatla. Tatla is sitting at a desk with his hands folded.

Photo of Surjit Tatla. Tatla is wearing a suit and tie.

Photo of Surjit Tatla, Charanjit Tatla and their grandson. The text on the photo reads "Grandchildren bring a special day to life".

Photo of Surjit Tatla, Charanjit Tatla and their grandson. The photo was taken on Halloween. Tatla's grandson is wearing a Batman costume.