Khalsa Diwan Society

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, 100 years spent fighting for rights. The article highlights the significance of the Khalsa Diwan Society in the Indo-Canadian 's religious, social and political activities since 1906 and its lead role in the struggle for human rights for the Indo-Canadian community in Canada, such as the Komagata Maru incident. The article was written by Kim Bolan and published in the Vancouver Sun.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, Descendants of passengers on ill-fated ship call on Ottawa, Komagata Maru kin wants amends, written by Kim Bolan published in Vancouver Sun. The article describes how sembers of the Sikh community are calling for compensation for decendants of Komagata Maru passengers denied entry to Vancouver in 1914 .

Poster titled, "Centenary of the National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford" highlighting the 100 years anniversary of the establishment of the Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford. The Gur Sikh Temple which was built by Sikh pioneers, many of who worked with in the lumber industry. The site became an important place for the Sikh community and is now is recognized as a site of heritage.

Brochure for The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford's exhibition opening reception and scheduled dates of shows. The third show titled, "Our Communities Our Stories: Sikh Pioneers" celebrates the cenetary of the Abbotsford Gur Sikh Temple.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, "Humble Temple Proud Heritage", published by Westcoast News on the restoration and reopening of the Gur Sikh Temple, that was built in Abbotsford in 1911 and earned its designation as a national heritage site in summer, 2002.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper titled, "Humble Temple Proud Heritage," published by West Coast News. The article is about the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, built in 1911. The article highlights how the Gur Sikh Temple is a symbol of the way the pioneer South-Asian community worked together, thus, earning its designation as a national heritage site in the summer of 2002.

Newspaper clipping highlighting, Khalsa Diwan Society of Vancouver donates $5000 to UCFV as the first payment in commitment to donate $25,000 in total in the upcoming years as well the result of the Asia Pacific Trade Council's report stating University College of the Fraser Valley to be a key player in British Columbia's educational sector.

Audio interview with Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal conducted by MB. Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1981. He first began working as a cleaner in Maple Ridge, B.C. Dhaliwal discusses his personal history and working in the mills after being a cleaner. Dhaliwal also mentions his co-workers, his working conditions, the types of jobs he had at the mill, and his wages. 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.

Transcription of interview with Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal discusses his personal history, his first job in Canada working as a cleaner, and working in sawmills. Dhaliwal also mentions his co-workers, his working conditions, the types of jobs he had at the mill, and his wages. He further speaks about the few parties and celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Diwali and Lohri. Lastly, he discusses Canada's economy.

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.