Gurdev Sidhu ➔ [Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu 1/3]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_13_004
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Gurdev Sidhu 1
Date
January 22 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (40 min., 28 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Gurdev Singh Sidhu conducted by Kusum Soni. Sidhu first arrived in Canada in 1969. His first job was at a mill in Prince George named Northwood Company. He discusses his life in India until he was 32 years old, his immigration to Canada, his wages in the mill, his marriage, and co-workers. Furthermore, Sidhu explains how he is a Permanent Resident and chose not to become a Canadian citizen because of his business involvement in India.
Location
British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Fraser Valley Regional District;Abbotsford
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];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]