Surrey
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Creator: Hara, Tina
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Interview with Tina Hara about her experiences growing up in Canada. Tina Hara was born on April 27th, 1975 in Victoria, BC. Her parents had immigrated to Canada on October 6, 1972, from Punjab, India. Tina describes how she always felt she was different from other kids at her school. Many kids called out to her and said racist things in elementary school. She thinks that if she was born in India, her life would have been different. This is a full-length interview conducted on July 4th, 1996.
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Interview with Balraj and Daljeet Hara. Mrs. Daljeet Kaur Hara came to Canada on October 6, 1972 to visit her brother and with the thought of settling down in the country. She describes how the biggest struggle for her was talking in English. Her first job was as a maid in a hotel. She felt a culture shock when she went to the Gurdwara and no one would cover their heads. She found it hard to wear dresses and skirts. She also describes how they had to go to Vancouver to get spices and clothes. Mr. Hara came to Canada in 1974 on a marriage basis. When he came, he did not like the food and could not speak English. Mr. Hara came to Canada because of economic and employment reasons. They bought a restaurant, but due to racism, no one would come. After some time, their business finally took off and was successful. This is a full-length interview conducted on July 4, 1996.
2020_04_06_006.pdf
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Creator: Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar
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Souvenir book celebrating the 300th Vaisakhi, the day establishing the Khalsa, or Sikh faith. The book includes articles about Sikhism, Sikh history, the history of Sikhs in Canada, and important events in Sikh Canadian history. The book also includes information about the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text. The book includes letters from Canadian politicians, celebrating the event as well. Furthermore, the book provides information about the Sikh temple in Surrey, Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, including program times and information about its establishment.
2020_04_003_009.pdf
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Creator: Surrey Libraries
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Pamphlet created by Surrey Libraries with a list of resources pertaining to the Komagata Maru tragedy as well as information regarding a community literary and poetry event hosted by Surrey Libraries and PICS. They event would take place on June 14th, 2014, and presented poets and writers including Tariq Malik, Gian Singh Kotli, Phinder Dulai, Ajmer Rode.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Group portrait of unidentified men at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar in Surrey, B.C.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar in Surrey, B.C.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar in Surrey, B.C.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar in Surrey, B.C.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar in Surrey, B.C.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of an unidentified man at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar in Surrey, B.C.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.
Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located in Surrey, B.C., was formed in 1998 to help combat the growing issues affecting the Sikh community both locally and globally. Since its formation, the Gurdwara Sahib has continuously held programs to benefit and promote the Sikh way of life.