Surjit Singh Samra ➔ [Audio interview with Surjit Singh Samra]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_46_005
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Surjit Singh Samra
Date
February 9 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (13 min., 43 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Surjit Singh Samra. Samra is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1954. He began working at Dahl-Johal Mill in Victoria, B.C. Samra discusses his personal background, living in bunkhouses, and his co-workers. Samra also mentions discrimination in Canada, his wages and family. He concludes by discussing the benefits of working in sawmills and experience with cookhouses.
Location
British Columbia;Vancouver Island;Cowichan Lake Land District;Honeymoon Bay
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];Discrimination [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85038376];Bunkhouses [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2018000036]