Kulwant Singh Cheema ➔ [Audio interview with Kulwant Singh Cheema]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_24_007
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Kulwant Cheema
Date
January 20 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (28 min., 03 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Kulwant Singh Cheema conducted by SB. Kulwant Singh Cheema is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1966. He first began working at KP sawmill in Merritt, B.C. Cheema discusses his immigration story to Canada, his marriage, the working conditions in sawmills, and wages. He also mentions his housing conditions, the food he ate and his co-workers. He also discusses the economy and his time spent outside of work.
Location
British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Fraser Valley Regional District;Mission
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];Bunkhouses [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2018000036];Food [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85050184];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]