South Asian Canadian Digital Archive : Item : [Narrative of Mohinder Singh Gidda] [2022_16_29

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Mohinder Singh Gidda ➔ [Narrative of Mohinder Singh Gidda]

Item

Identifier:

2022_16_29_004

Repository

Repository Web Site

https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/

Repository Identifier

Mohinder Singh Gidda Narrative

Date

November 30 2014;Date(s) of creation

Extent

5 p. of textual records

Format

textual record

Description

Narrative of Mohinder Singh Gidda discusses his personal work background, life in India, and immigration to Canada in 1970. Gidda mentions his marriage and working in both farms and various sawmills in B.C. He discusses his wages, working conditions and encounters with racism. He further discusses stories about union debates and his support for the International Woodworkers of America (IWA). Gidda concludes by reflecting on his past.

Location

British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Fraser Valley Regional District;Abbotsford

Language

English

Rights Statement

In copyright

Subject Headings - SACDA

South Asian Canadian farm workers;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];Agricultural laborers [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85002338];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]