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]