Item
Identifier:
2020_04_004_024
Date
1989;Date(s) of creation
Creator
Sihota, Moe
Extent
16 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Letter written by Moe Sihota, M.L.A., describing a day in the Legislature when he attempted to get a response from the provincial government on whether the provincial government would consider providing funding for the Komagata Maru memorial. He was met with denial, and a debate among the members ensued. During the exchange, racial allusions and comments were made against Mr. Sihota by the premier, Bill Vander Zalm. Included is a copy of the debate as well as copies of news articles covering the event.
Location
British Columbia;Vancouver Island;Victoria Land District;Victoria
Language
Notes
Title based on contents of record
Rights Statement
In copyright
Subject Headings - SACDA
Komagata Maru tragedy;South Asian Canadian men politicians
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Anniversaries [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85005357];Letters [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85076240]
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