File 32: Swaran Kaur Kooner ➔ [Narrative of Swaran Kaur Kooner]

Item
Identifier:
2022_13_32_001
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Swaran K. Kooner Narrative
Date
Extent
2 p. textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Narrative of an interview with Swaran Kaur Kooner. Swaran Kaur moved to Canada with her husband Mohinder Singh Kooner in 1960. They were sponsored by Swaran Kaur's sister, Nasib Kaur Sall. She speaks about her and her family's experience adjusting to a new life in Canada, including financial struggles and facing racism from neighbours. She also talks about her experience working various jobs and raising her children. She further speaks about how society has changed and the importance of remembering the past.
Location
British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Metro Vancouver Regional District;Vancouver
Language
English
Rights Statement
Copyright not evaluated
Subject Headings - SACDA
South Asian Canadian men;South Asian Canadian women;Sikh men;Sikh women;Sikh families
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Sawmills [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85117790];Emigration and immigration [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85042782];Racism [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85110266]