Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal ➔ [Audio interview with Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_25_003
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Malkiat Dhaliwal Audio
Date
January 28 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (17 min., 42 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal conducted by MB. Malkiat Singh Dhaliwal is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1981. He first began working as a cleaner in Maple Ridge, B.C. Dhaliwal discusses his personal history and working in the mills after being a cleaner. Dhaliwal also mentions his co-workers, his working conditions, the types of jobs he had at the mill, and his wages. He further discusses the few parties and celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Diwali and Lohri. Lastly, he discusses Canada's economy.
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]