Jasbir Singh Bains ➔ [Narrative of Jasbir Singh Bains]

Item
Identifier:
2022_16_20_001
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Jasbir Singh Bains Narrative
Date
February 8 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
2 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Narrative of Jasbir Singh Bains discussing his immigration process to Canada, his working conditions on farms, railways and sawmills. Bains also mentions his experience living in bunkhouses, his wages and the food that was served. He also mentions the racism he experienced and recounts one particular racist incident he experienced. He concludes by discussing his retirement.
Location
British Columbia;Vancouver Island;Victoria Land District;Victoria
Language
English
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];Racism [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85110266];Bunkhouses [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2018000036];Food [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85050184];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]