Gur Sikh Temple

Creator: Tejvir

Image from the Punjabi Patrika newspaper of the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, B.C. detailing the date of the gurdwara's grand opening.

Invitation for the grand opening of the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, B.C. held on April 1, 2007. The gurdwara, the oldest surviving one in North America, was also recognized as a historic site of Canada.

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.

Interview with Bimb Banga. Banga speaks about his family history and what it was like growing up in Canada. This is a full-length interview conducted by Rishi Singh.

Transcription of an interview with Bimb Banga. Banga speaks about his family history and what it was like growing up in Canada. This is a full-length interview conducted by Rishi Singh.

Group photograph taken outside the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, BC. Nand Singh Banga is standing alongside twelve other unidentified people.

Creator: Banga, Nand Singh

On the 90th Birthday of Nand Singh Banga, people gathered at the Gur Sikh temple, Abbotsford, to be a part of this occasion. The celebration began with prayers that are written in The Guru Granth Sahib (The Sikh Holy Book). Further, a kirtan was organized for everyone sitting inside the main hall. Mr. Banga received a siropa (an orange turban) as a gesture of respect from the Head Granthi.