Gurbakhsh Narang ➔ [Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang 2/2]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_12_032
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
2 Gurbaksh Narang Pt 2 AUDIO
Date
November 25 2014;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (8 min., 55 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Gurbakhsh Narang conducted by MB. Gurbakhsh Singh Narang is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1919 as a student. His first job was at a mill called BSNW in Great Central Lake on Vancouver Island. He also discusses his father's immigration to Canada, the recession in Canada before he immigrated to Canada, his marriage, working in various sawmills, his wages and unfair treatment he faced.
Location
British Columbia;Vancouver Island;Alberni Land District;Port Alberni
Language
Punjabi
Rights Statement
In copyright
Subject Headings - SACDA
Sikh men;South Asian Canadian sawmill workers
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Sikhs [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85122444];South Asians [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85125544];Lumber trade [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85078814];Sawmill workers [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85117788];Timber [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85135386]