South Asian Canadian Digital Archive : Item : [Audio interview of Jasbir Singh Bains] [2022_16_20

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Jasbir Singh Bains ➔ [Audio interview of Jasbir Singh Bains]

Item

Identifier:

2022_16_20_003

Repository

Repository Web Site

https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/

Repository Identifier

Jasbir S Bains Audio

Date

February 8 2015;Date(s) of creation

Extent

Audio (15 min., 31 sec.)

Format

sound recording

Description

Audio interview with Jasbir Singh Bains conducted by IA. Jasbir Singh Bains is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1969. He first began working at a farm in Canada. Bains further speaks about his wages and the working conditions, including how he had to work in colder climates. He mentions his experience living in bunkhouses and the food that was served. He also mentions the racism he and others experienced, and recounts a particular incident he encountered.

Location

British Columbia;Vancouver Island;Victoria Land District;Victoria

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];Racism [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85110266];Bunkhouses [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2018000036];Food [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85050184];Retirement [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85113347];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]