Vancouver

Beant Singh Sidhu's narrative discusses his first job in Canada, his move back to India, and his work once returning to Canada. Sidhu explains how his work was tough but paid better than other jobs. He also mentions the tensions that sometimes arose between the European White settler workers and South Asian workers. Lastly, he mentions how later in life he left sawmills for a career in farming.

A Lights of Hope 2000 Silver Sponsor Award presented to Doman Industries Limited. The award consists of a paper certificate. The certificate includes the text of the award, a decorative border consisting of christmas lights, and a simplified outline of St. Paul's Hospital, including a photograph of the plaque from the building itself. Lights of Hope is a fundraising campaign supporting healthcare in B.C. organized by St. Paul's Hospital Foundation.

A conveyor belt sits idle inside the Doman Industries Silvertree Sawmill in Vancouver, B.C. Various pieces of sawmilling equipment can be seen behind the conveyor belt or mounted on cross beams below the ceiling.

At the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver, B.C., Herb Doman poses for a photo with Rick Doman. The two are standing in front of a wood-panelled wall. An art piece with blue and white stripes hangs on the wall to their right. The Pan Pacific Vancouver opened in January 1986 and has 503 rooms and suites, two restaurants, and a lounge.

At the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, B.C., Herb Doman puts his hand on a woman's shoulder. The woman is carrying a purse. Both of them are very well-dressed. A poster on the wall in the background advertises local entertainment and amenities.

Interview with Swaran Kaur Kooner. Swaran Kaur moved to Canada with her husband Mohinder Singh Kooner in 1960. They were sponsored by Swaran Kaur's sister, Nasib Kaur Sall. She speaks about her and her family's experience adjusting to a new life in Canada, including financial struggles and facing racism from neighbours. She also talks about her experience working various jobs and raising her children. She further speaks about how society has changed and the importance of remembering the past.

Interview with Swaran Kaur Kooner. Swaran Kaur moved to Canada with her husband Mohinder Singh Kooner in 1960. They were sponsored by Swaran Kaur's sister, Nasib Kaur Sall. She speaks about her and her family's experience adjusting to a new life in Canada, including financial struggles and facing racism from neighbours. She also talks about her experience working various jobs and raising her children. She further speaks about how society has changed and the importance of remembering the past.

Narrative of an interview with Swaran Kaur Kooner. Swaran Kaur moved to Canada with her husband Mohinder Singh Kooner in 1960. They were sponsored by Swaran Kaur's sister, Nasib Kaur Sall. She speaks about her and her family's experience adjusting to a new life in Canada, including financial struggles and facing racism from neighbours. She also talks about her experience working various jobs and raising her children. She further speaks about how society has changed and the importance of remembering the past.

Group photograph of nine South Asian men taken in a studio setting. Sitting from left to right: unknown, second from the right is Paul Dhaliwal, center is Bachan Gurm, Meva Kutani is the second from left, Bukhtaar Singh the first from left. Standing left to right: Karma, Chanan Mala, Hari Singh (a tailor), Benny Grewal.

Portrait photograph of Gurbaksh Singh Dhaliwal taken in a studio setting. Dhaliwal is seen wearing a formal suit and tie, and is looking towards the camera, smiling.