Manga Lagah ➔ [Audio interview with Manga Lagah]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_27_004
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
1 Manga Lagah
Date
February 8 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (18 min., 35 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Manga Lagah conducted by MB. Manga Langah is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1954. Lagah discusses working in a mill factory, the difference between union and nonunion mills, as well as his family and marriage. Lagah mentions the celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Lohri, Vaisakhi, and the Nagar Kirtan. He also speaks about cooking, challenges he faced with racism, and his wages.
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];Food [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85050184]