Gurdial Singh Talhan ➔ [Audio interview with Gurdial Singh Talhan]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_14_006
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Gurdial Talhan Interview
Date
December 14 2014;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (12 min., 46 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Gurdial Singh Talhan conducted by SB. Gurdial Singh Talhan is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1977. He discusses his first job in Canada at a lumber mill. He further discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, treatment by his supervisors, weather, and wages. He also mentions how living expenses have increased in comparison to the past.
Location
Canada;British Columbia;Cariboo Land District;Quesnel
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];Weather [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85145843]