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]