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Audio interview with Surinder Singh Sandhu conducted by Dr. Kusum Soni. Sandhu is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1967. He began working at Plumper Bay Sawmill in Victoria, B.C. He discusses why he immigrated from England to Canada and his experience working in sawmills. Sandhu also mentions the various jobs he had at sawmills, his wages, and his co-workers. He concludes by mentioning the food he ate and his leisure time.

Transcription of interview with Surinder Singh Sandhu in which he discusses why he immigrated from England to Canada and experience working in sawmills. Sandhu also mentions the various jobs he had at sawmills, his wages, his co-workers and concludes by mentioning the types of food he ate, and what he did in his leisure time.

Narrative of Surinder Singh Sandhu discusses his immigration history prior to coming to Canada, experience working in sawmills, and his wages. Sandhu also mentions his co-workers, the food he ate, and concludes by discussing his leisure time.

Audio interview with Sohan Singh Labh conducted by IA. Labh is a Canadian citizen who was born in Victoria. He began working at a sawmill in 1956. Labh discusses attending a Canadian high school, working in a sawmill and trucking company. Labh discusses his retirement and his participation in a soccer team. He further mentions the town of Paldi and the Mayo Singh family. Labh also discusses his co-workers in Canada, his family, and wages. Labh speaks about his decision to cut his hair and discrimination in Canada. He also mentions the advantages and disadvantages of working in sawmills. Labh concludes by discussing community events he attended, his family, and marriage.

Transcription of interview with Sohan Singh Labh in which he discusses attending a Canadian high school, working in a sawmill and trucking company. Labh also discusses his retirement, his participation in a soccer team. He also mentions Paldi and the Mayo Singh family. Labh further discusses his co-workers in Canada, his family, and wages. Labh speaks about his decision to cut his hair and discrimination in Canada. He mentions the advantages and disadvantages of working in sawmills and concludes by discussing community events he attended, his family, and marriage.

Narrative of Sohan Singh Labh in which he discusses attending a high school in Canada and working in sawmills. Labh also discusses working for a trucking company and being a member of a soccer team. He mentions the town of Paldi as well as the Mayo Singh family. Labh also discusses his co-workers in Canada, his family, and wages. He concludes by discussing the range of positions he had at sawmills and the food he ate in Canada.

Audio interview with Piara Singh Dhillon conducted by MBa. Piara Singh Dhillon is a Canadian citizen who immigrated to Canada in 1969. Dhillon discusses his immigration history, his various roles, and the working conditions in sawmills. Dhillon also mentions his co-workers, wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by mentioning the challenges he faced in Canada and his living expenses.

Transcription of interview with Piara Singh Dhillon discusses his immigration history, his various roles and working conditions in sawmills. Dhillon also mentions his co-workers, wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by mentioning the challenges he faced in Canada and his living expenses.

Narrative of Piara Singh Dhillon discusses his immigration history, and working at sawmills in Canada. Gill also mentions the people he worked with, his wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by discussing purchasing his first home in Canada and his retirement.

Audio interview with Mohinder Singh Gidda conducted by MB. Mohinder Singh Gidda is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1970. Gidda began working at the Snowcrest Canary in Abbotsford, B.C when he arrived in Canada. He discusses his work experience in both farms and sawmills. Gidda also discusses the people he worked with, his experience living in bunkhouses, his unions experiences, and the racism he faced over the years.