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Adminstrative agreement between B.C. Board of Parole and B.C. Corrections Branch

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1981

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 13 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a copy of "ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE B.C. BOARD OF PAROLE AND THE B.C. CORRECTIONS BRANCH" including a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Mr. John Konrad, Chairman B.C. Board of Parole; Mr. Bernard Robinson, Commissioner B.C. Corrections Branch, March 11, 1981. The t…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Series: Oakalla correctional facility records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 13 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a copy of "ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE B.C. BOARD OF PAROLE AND THE B.C. CORRECTIONS BRANCH" including a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Mr. John Konrad, Chairman B.C. Board of Parole; Mr. Bernard Robinson, Commissioner B.C. Corrections Branch, March 11, 1981. The thirteen page agreement is divided into seven sections and includes a Table of Contents.

Subjects: Public Services - Correctional; Public Services - Policing

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm; Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre

Accession Code: BV991.45.242

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1981

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

A socialist calendar 1982

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1982

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 calendar ; 59.7 x 38 cm

Scope and Content: Item is an oversized calendar published by the Boag Foundation under the direction of Harold Winch, James McKenzie, and David Stupich. Dates are marked with related socialist events or individuals.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Series: Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 calendar ; 59.7 x 38 cm

Scope and Content: Item is an oversized calendar published by the Boag Foundation under the direction of Harold Winch, James McKenzie, and David Stupich. Dates are marked with related socialist events or individuals.

Names: Winch, Harold Edward

Accession Code: BV013.12.19

Date: 1982

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

B.C. Summer Games recognition certificate

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: July 1984

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a 1984 British Columbia Summer Games recognition certificate awarded to Jeanine Torrance.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: B.C. Summer Games series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a 1984 British Columbia Summer Games recognition certificate awarded to Jeanine Torrance.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Certificates

Names: Torrance, Jeanine; B.C. Summer Games

Accession Code: BV021.4.14

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: July 1984

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: April 1, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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B.C. Summer Games recognition certificate, July 1984 thumbnail

B.C. Summer Games volunteer registration form

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1984

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a registration form for Burnaby 1984 B.C. Summer Games. The form has been filled in by Jeanine Torrance.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: B.C. Summer Games series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p. (double sided)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a registration form for Burnaby 1984 B.C. Summer Games. The form has been filled in by Jeanine Torrance.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Forms

Names: B.C. Summer Games; Torrance, Jeanine

Accession Code: BV021.4.13

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1984

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Blessing for the Administration/Entrance Building of the Burnaby Village Museum

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 18 Feb. 1989

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Document titled "The Blessing of the Site for the Administration/Entrance Building of the/ Burnaby Village Museum.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Century Park Museum Association fonds

Series: Century Park Museum Association Board of Directors' administrative files series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Document titled "The Blessing of the Site for the Administration/Entrance Building of the/ Burnaby Village Museum.

Accession Code: BV018.21.2

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Date: 18 Feb. 1989

Media Type: Textual Record

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British Columbia Gaol Service Uniform Specifications and Scale of Issue

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [198-]

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 16 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a sixteen page document titled "BRITISH COLUMBIA GAOL SERVICE / UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS AND SCALE OF ISSUES". Document refers to uniform specifications for staff working at Oakalla Prison.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Series: Oakalla correctional facility records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 16 p.

Material Details: includes 2p. table of contents

Scope and Content: Item consists of a sixteen page document titled "BRITISH COLUMBIA GAOL SERVICE / UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS AND SCALE OF ISSUES". Document refers to uniform specifications for staff working at Oakalla Prison.

Creator: Province of British Columbia

Subjects: Clothing - Uniforms; Public Services - Correctional

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm; Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre

Accession Code: BV991.45.612

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [198-]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Annotations on document in blue ink

Certificate of Appreciation

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: June 1987

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 certificate

Scope and Content: Item consists of a certificate from the Corporation of the District of Burnaby awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming. Certificate awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming in appreciation for the story she wrote that appears in the book 'Pioneer Tales of Burnaby'. The certificate is signed by Burnaby …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Series: Waplington family documents series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 certificate

Material Details: Gold seal of the Corporation of the District of Burnaby in bottom left corner of certificate; Image in background of text is a screened photograph of an image "Looking north from Burnaby Lake Pavillion"

Scope and Content: Item consists of a certificate from the Corporation of the District of Burnaby awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming. Certificate awarded to Frances Waplington Fleming in appreciation for the story she wrote that appears in the book 'Pioneer Tales of Burnaby'. The certificate is signed by Burnaby Mayor William A. Lewarne.

Creator: City of Burnaby

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Certificates

Accession Code: BV016.46.49

Date: June 1987

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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Certificate of Appreciation, June 1987 thumbnail

Curriculum vitae of Frances L. Fleming

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1985]

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a cirriculum vitae of Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington). Document lists professional training, awards, committee work, teaching experience, journalism and activities between 1932 and 1985.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Series: Waplington and Fleming families album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a cirriculum vitae of Frances L. Fleming (nee Waplington). Document lists professional training, awards, committee work, teaching experience, journalism and activities between 1932 and 1985.

Creator: Fleming, Frances "Fanny" Waplington

Parallel Title: [1985]

Accession Code: BV016.46.130

Date: [1985]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Document is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52

Douglas Road School reunion program

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: Mar. 1985

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a printed program for the Douglas Road School Reunion of 75 years. The program is printed on blue cartridge paper and folded in the centre. Content includes "A Brief History"; "The Principals"; "Open House Program" and "Acknowledgements". The name "Maureen" (Fleming) is written in …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Waplington family fonds

Series: Waplington and Fleming families album series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a printed program for the Douglas Road School Reunion of 75 years. The program is printed on blue cartridge paper and folded in the centre. Content includes "A Brief History"; "The Principals"; "Open House Program" and "Acknowledgements". The name "Maureen" (Fleming) is written in ink in the top right corner of the cover.

Accession Code: BV016.46.157

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: Mar. 1985

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-01-06

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Item is part of Photograph album BV016.46.52

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Douglas Road School reunion program, Mar. 1985 thumbnail

Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Don Copan

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: July 1984

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of an envelope addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Don Copan / 4667 Highlawn Dr. / Burnaby B.C." with return address "Office of the Mayor / 4949 Canada Way / Burnaby, British Columbia / V5G 1M2" and postal stamp in red ink reading "BURNABY / HOME OF THE 1984 / B.C. SUMMER GAMES / JULY 19-22".

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: B.C. Summer Games series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 envelope

Scope and Content: Item consists of an envelope addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Don Copan / 4667 Highlawn Dr. / Burnaby B.C." with return address "Office of the Mayor / 4949 Canada Way / Burnaby, British Columbia / V5G 1M2" and postal stamp in red ink reading "BURNABY / HOME OF THE 1984 / B.C. SUMMER GAMES / JULY 19-22".

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes

Names: Copan, Donald Angus "Don"; Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV021.4.22

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: July 1984

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: April 1, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Don Copan, July 1984 thumbnail

Facilities program for the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre : corrections branch Ministry of Attorney - general British Columbia

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: March 1981

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records (214 p.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a bound report titled: "Facilities Program", "Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Advance Planning and Research for Architecture for the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Corrections Branch" "Ministry of Attorney-General British Columbia"; prepared for B.C. Bu…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Series: Oakalla correctional facility records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records (214 p.)

Material Details: illustrated

Scope and Content: Item consists of a bound report titled: "Facilities Program", "Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Advance Planning and Research for Architecture for the Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre" "Corrections Branch" "Ministry of Attorney-General British Columbia"; prepared for B.C. Buildings Corporation by APRA, for March 1981.

Subjects: Public Services - Correctional

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm; Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre

Accession Code: BV991.45.166

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: March 1981

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Grace

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1986]

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Series: Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.

Names: Winch, Harold Edward

Accession Code: BV013.12.20

Date: [1986]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Grace before meat

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1986]

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Series: Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 print ; 20.4 x 44.5 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a print of the poem "Grace before Meat" (a secular grace) by J.S. (James Shaver) Woodsworth, with an illustration. The print was created for the J.S. Woodsworth Conference in 1986, which was Harold Winch's last public appearance.

Names: Winch, Harold Edward

Accession Code: BV013.12.21

Date: [1986]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Guests [anniversary and birthday guest book]

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1958, 1987

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 v. of textual records

Scope and Content: Item is a guest book containing signatures of guests at two events: a dinner celebrating Winch's 25th anniversary of holding political office (October 24, 1958), and Winch's 80th birthday (June 18, 1987). Taped inside the front cover is a program "25 Years Serving B.C." The first section is inscrib…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harold Edward Winch collection

Series: Harold E. Winch political photograph album and records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 v. of textual records

Scope and Content: Item is a guest book containing signatures of guests at two events: a dinner celebrating Winch's 25th anniversary of holding political office (October 24, 1958), and Winch's 80th birthday (June 18, 1987). Taped inside the front cover is a program "25 Years Serving B.C." The first section is inscribed "October 24 1958 - Congratulations Harold - and here's to a long association in Vancouver East. Sincerely -." Signatories include numerous Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation members and MLAs. The second section is inscribed "Celebrating June 18, 1987 - 80th Birthday, Harold Winch / at the Home of Don & Helen Winch." Signatories include family members and friends.

Names: Winch, Harold Edward

Accession Code: BV013.12.17

Date: 1958, 1987

Media Type: Textual Record

Related Material: See photograph BV013.12.76.

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Inmate application form

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [198-]

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 4 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a blank "Report to British Columbia Board of Parole / Inmate Application form".

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Oakalla Prison collection

Series: Oakalla correctional facility records series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 4 p.

Material Details: carbonless copy paper; performated at top; master page in white, copy pages in green, yellow, pink, orange

Scope and Content: Item consists of a blank "Report to British Columbia Board of Parole / Inmate Application form".

Creator: Province of British Columbia

Subjects: Public Services - Correctional

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm; Lower Mainland Regional Correctional Centre

Accession Code: BV991.45.617

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [198-]

Media Type: Textual Record

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Interviews with Bill and Albert Parker by Colin Stevens January 17, 1992

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1920-1930 (interview content), interviewed January 17, 1992 (date of original), digitized 2020

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 videocassette (53 min., 14 sec.) : col. , sd.

Scope and Content: Film footage documenting informal interviews with brothers William “Bill” and Albert Parker conducted by Burnaby Village Museum curator, Colin Stevens. The footage opens in the administration building of the Burnaby Village Museum where Bill Parker describes a pair of cross country skis that he is …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Jesse Love farmhouse series

Subseries: Love farmhouse oral history project subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 videocassette (53 min., 14 sec.) : col. , sd.

Material Details: Interviewer: Colin Stevens; Interviewee:William (Bill) Parker; Albert Parker; Mrs. William Parker; Location of Interview: Jesse Love farmhouse at the Burnaby Village Museum; Camera: Susan Green and Colin Stevens

Scope and Content: Film footage documenting informal interviews with brothers William “Bill” and Albert Parker conducted by Burnaby Village Museum curator, Colin Stevens. The footage opens in the administration building of the Burnaby Village Museum where Bill Parker describes a pair of cross country skis that he is donating to the museum. Bill recollects how he constructed the skis out of cedar in the late 1920s when he was about 9 or 10 years old. Bill tells of how he skied in the neighbourhood of the Jesse Love farmhouse on Cumberland Road, using the skis until the mid to late 1930s. The film continues with a tour of the Jesse Love farmhouse which is under restoration on site of the Burnaby Village Museum. Curator Colin Stevens takes Albert and Bill Parker through various rooms inside of the house sharing details of what staff have discovered during the restoration process and gathers informative details by interviewing them. During the interviews, the brothers recollect what it was like living in the house in the 1920s. They provide details on the house’s construction, fixtures, heating and water systems along with particulars regarding furnishings and décor. Information that was gathered through interviews such as this, supported the restoration to be completed as accurately as possible.

History: Albert and William Charles “Bill” Parker are the sons of Sarah Parker (nee Love) and William Parker. Sarah Parker was the daughter of Jesse and Martha Love and grew up in the Love farmhouse located at 1390 Cumberland Road in Burnaby. Sarah and William Parker and their three children (Albert, Bill and Elsie) moved into the Love farmhouse in about 1925, eventually buying it in 1928 following the death of Sarah’s father Jesse Love. Sarah continued to live in the house until after her husband William died and eventually sold the house to her daughter Elsie Hughes and her husband John Hughes in 1966.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Sports - Skiing; Buildings - Heritage

Names: Stevens, Colin; Parker, William "Bill" Charles; Parker, Albert "Bert"; Love Family

Accession Code: BV018.41.50

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1920-1930 (interview content), interviewed January 17, 1992 (date of original), digitized 2020

Media Type: Moving Images

Photographer: Green, Susan; Stevens, Colin

Notes: Title based on contents of video; Video was digitized to mp4 in March 2020 from original VHS tape

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Interviews with Bill and Albert Parker by Colin Stevens January 17, 1992, 1920-1930 (interview content), interviewed January 17, 1992 (date of original), digitized 2020

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Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum Oral Histories series

Subseries: Many Voices Project Interviews subseries

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps

Material Details: Interviewer: Rajdeep Interviewee: Kanwal Singh Neel Interview Date: July 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 50 min., 32 sec. Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and career, how his three-year grandson has been an inspiration and how important it is to educate yourself in different ways. 00:06:48 - 00:19:02 Kanwal talks about the diversity in the schools that he’s encountered over the years as a student and as an educator and shares his experiences getting hired as an educator on public television and being known as "the math guy". 00:19:03 - 00:46:39 Kanwal talks about the “Friends of Simon” tutoring out-reach program and his involvement. 00:26:40 - 00:30:24 Kanwal shares his experiences officiating the Canada Summer Games, the Harry Jerome Track Classic, the Commonwealth Games and other world class sporting events. 00:30:25 - 00:38:58 Kanwal describes a typical day while working at Simon Fraser University as Associate Director of Professional Programs, as a sports official and his involvement with Friends of Simon. Kanwal speaks about the importance of finding a balance between staying connected, finding your purpose and carrying on the passions that you enjoy. Kanwal talks about some of his favourite places in Burnaby including Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain, Deer Lake and Central Park. 00:38:59 - 00:43:31 Kanwal talks about the changes that he’s seen in the lower mainland over his life time including; diminishing agricultural land, the fishing industry, public transportation, housing and retail infrastructure and homelessness. 00:43:32 - 00:50:32 Kanwal talks about his involvement with the Punjabi Cultural Association, the introduction of Punjabi language courses in public schools and his involvement in a Bhangra event. Kanwal imparts a final message to youth of today emphasizing the importance of, building relationships, giving back to your community, learning through education and being respectful of your own journey and others.

History: Interviewee biography: Kanwal Singh Neel was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1953 and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1969. For the first few weeks after immigrating the family stayed at the Sikh Temple on Second Avenue before moving into a house which they rented. Kanwal attended Kitsilano Secondary School and later transferred to Steveston High School when his family moved to Richmond. In 1972, Kanwal and friends formed a bhangra group "Punjab Cultural Association" and in 1974 they performed at the World Exposition in Spokane, Washington. The group performed at various venues including the Pacific National Exhibition and other cities in the Province. In 1973, Kanwal was an officiate during the Canada Summer Games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. Kanwal obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from University of British Columbia in computer science and mathematics and got his first teaching job in 1977. In 1978, he was an officiate of the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta. Over the next ten years he devoted himself to becoming an educator and during this time he became more involved with the B.C. Math Teachers Association. Kanwal and his wife Nancy married in 1982 and have two daughters. In the early 1990's, Kanwal joined Simon Fraser University as a faculty associate to work, train and mentor student teachers. Kanwal became President of the B.C. Math Teachers Association and travelled throughout the province to help solve issues being faced by students. In 1993, he co-hosted a TV show "Math Shop" on The Knowledge Network and he later co-authored a textbook series titled "Math Makes Sense". Kanwal continued to advance his knowledge in the field of mathematics obtaining a Doctorate from Simon Fraser University in 2008. Kanwal developed his doctoral work in Haida Gwaii, studying the mathematics that the Haida peoples used in day to day life, applying the applications and integrating the mathematics concepts with their cultural knowledge. Kanwal also worked with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and the Stó:lō Nation in helping to develop resources for them. Kanwal has been recognized with various awards and honours including being awarded an honorary doctorate by Kwantlen Polytechnic University and in 2017 as an inductee in the Sports Wall of Fame in Richmond for his outstanding contribution to amateur sport as an International Athletics Official. Since retirement, Kanwal continues to be involved in a project at Simon Fraser University "Friends of Simon" where university students go out and mentor and tutor immigrant and refugee children from South Asia and Africa and other countries. Interviewer biography: Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Persons - South Asian Canadians; Education; Social Issues; Social Issues - Racism; Sports; Events - Competitions; Housing; Performances

Names: Neel, Kanwal Singh; Simon Fraser University; Friends of Simon; Canada Summer Games; Swangard Stadium; Punjabi Cultural Association

Responsibility: Rajdeep

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area; Central Park

Accession Code: BV023.16.11

Date: [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023

Media Type: Moving Images

Notes: Title based on contents of item

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Invitation to 50th birthday bash for James William Turner

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1984

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: textual record

Scope and Content: Item consists of an invitation for "Suprise 50th Birthday Bash" for James William Turner on November 2, 1984 taking place at the Pioneer Credit Union Auditorium in Burnaby enclosed inside of an envelope with return address for the Burnaby 1984 B.C. Summer Games Society.

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Donald Copan collection

Series: B.C. Summer Games series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: textual record

Scope and Content: Item consists of an invitation for "Suprise 50th Birthday Bash" for James William Turner on November 2, 1984 taking place at the Pioneer Credit Union Auditorium in Burnaby enclosed inside of an envelope with return address for the Burnaby 1984 B.C. Summer Games Society.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes; Documentary Artifacts - Invitations

Names: B.C. Summer Games; Turner, James

Accession Code: BV021.4.24

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: 1984

Media Type: Textual Record

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: April 1, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of item

Lions Club Certificate of Membership

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 16 Jan. 1980

Collection/Fonds: Larry Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for The International Association of Lions Club issued to Larry Lee as an elected member of the Lions Club of Vancouver Champlain Heights.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Larry Lee family fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 p.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Certificate of Membership for The International Association of Lions Club issued to Larry Lee as an elected member of the Lions Club of Vancouver Champlain Heights.