Piara Singh Dhillon ➔ [Audio interview with Piara Singh Dhillon]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_34_004
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Piara Dhillon Audio
Date
January 14 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (28 min., 43 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Piara Singh Dhillon conducted by MBa. Piara Singh Dhillon is a Canadian citizen who immigrated to Canada in 1969. Dhillon discusses his immigration history, his various roles, and the working conditions in sawmills. Dhillon also mentions his co-workers, wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by mentioning the challenges he faced in Canada and his living expenses.
Location
Canada;British Columbia;Range 5 Coast Land District;Prince Rupert
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];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]