Vancouver

Creator: Chow, Yucho

Photograph of wrestler Yagar Singh from Vill Dhuse, taken by Yucho Chow.

Creator: Chow, Yucho

Group photograph of three dhadis taken in Vancouver, BC. Dhadis are Sikh musical performers who sing ballads accompanied by Punjabi folk instruments. One musician is seen holding a sarangi, and the other two are holding dhads. On a table in front of the men is a harmonium and a dholki.

Creator: Columbia Studio

Group photograph taken by Columbia Studio in Vancouver, BC. From left to right: Bibi Mohinder Kaur, Harnam Kaur (mother of Mohinder Kaur), Bhagat Singh Dhaliwal (Gurbaksh Dhaliwal's father's uncle), four year old Balwant Dhaliwal. Standing: Paul Dhaliwal on the left, Hari Singh Dhaliwal on the right.

Creator: Chow, Yucho

Group photograph taken by Yucho Chow studios. From left to right: Gurbaksh Singh Dhaliwal is standing next to him is his cousin, and next, is his father's cousin. All three men are dressed in formal suits and are standing in front of a studio curtain.

Interview with Amrao Singh Bains. Amrao Singh Bains was born on June 8th, 1920. Bains speaks about his experience of coming to Canada and what it was like moving to a different country during that time.

Transcription of an interview with Amrao Singh Bains. Amrao Singh Bains was born on June 8th, 1920. Bains speaks about his experience of coming to Canada and what it was like moving to a different country during that time.

Narrative of an interview with Amrao Singh Bains. Amrao Singh Bains was born on June 8th, 1920. His grandfather, Briam Singh Bains, was the first person to visit Canada from his family in the year 1907. Briam Singh used to live and work in farms of Chilliwack. In 1923, Amrao's uncle came to Canada with the help of sponsorship which was sent by his grandfather. Amrao Singh and his brother Bakshish Singh came to Canada on a plane in the year 1959. He and his brother came here to work and saw the pay difference between farm work and millwork.

Collage of four different pictures of Amrao Bains and other unidentified people.

Interview with Gurdev (David) Singh Aulak. David Aulak was born in 1935 in Kistilano area of Vancouver. In this interview David shares his experiences growing up in Vancouver and talks about his family history.

Transcription of an interview with Gurdev (David) Singh Aulak. David Aulak was born in 1935 in Kistilano area of Vancouver. In this interview David shares his experiences growing up in Vancouver and talks about his family history.