Jinder Heer ➔ [Audio interview with Jinder Heer]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_21_012
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Jinder Heer Audio
Date
February 8 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (17 min., 23 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Jinder Heer conducted by MB. Jinder Heer is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1970. In the interview he discusses his family/personal history, as well as his work in sawmills and as a cab driver. Heer mentions how he was also a shareholder and not just an employee. He also discusses his wages, working conditions and marriage. Heer also mentions buying his first home, his leisure time activities, as well as the community events he attended such as Vaisakhi and sports tournaments.
Location
British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Metro Vancouver Regional District;Vancouver
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];Food [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85050184];Special events [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh98005772];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]