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Back of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15558
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. A large back porch (deck) is attached to the right side of the house.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. A large back porch (deck) is attached to the right side of the house.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.44
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1987
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Back of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15560
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1988
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. A large back porch (deck) is attached to the right side of the house. Photograph was taken after the house was painted.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. A large back porch (deck) is attached to the right side of the house. Photograph was taken after the house was painted.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1988
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
See also BV018.9.44
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Back yard of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15561
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
August 1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house looking north from the back deck before any of the subsequent landscaping was done by Reverend Gale. Tree on the right is a cherry tree. The house is located at 7667 Burris Street.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house looking north from the back deck before any of the subsequent landscaping was done by Reverend Gale. Tree on the right is a cherry tree. The house is located at 7667 Burris Street.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.27
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
August 1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "August '84"
Images
Less detail

Back yard of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15563
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
August 1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house looking north from the back deck before any of the subsequent landscaping was done by Reverend Gale. Tree on the right is a cherry tree. The house is located at 7667 Burris Street.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house looking north from the back deck before any of the subsequent landscaping was done by Reverend Gale. Tree on the right is a cherry tree. The house is located at 7667 Burris Street.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.29
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
August 1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Back yard of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15565
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
August 1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. A large cherry tree is in the centre of the photograph and a row of rectangular garden beds are visible in the background along with a wooden fence and neighbouring house.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. A large cherry tree is in the centre of the photograph and a row of rectangular garden beds are visible in the background along with a wooden fence and neighbouring house.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.31
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
August 1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Entrance hall and stairway inside Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15575
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1987
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front entrance hall and stairway inside of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. Photograph was taken after renovations by Reverend Gale whereby the wood panelling and dropped ceiling were added. Two lighting fixtures are hanging from the ceiling and…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front entrance hall and stairway inside of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. Photograph was taken after renovations by Reverend Gale whereby the wood panelling and dropped ceiling were added. Two lighting fixtures are hanging from the ceiling and an oriental style carpet sits at the base of the staircase. Two french doors are visible on the left and a mirror is hanging on the wall at the end of the hallway next to the stairwell.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.40
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1987
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Front of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15550
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
September 1988
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front entrance and porch of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. In 1988, the front path of the house was excavated to its original level and the porch was enlarged and altered to suit the style of the rest of the house; alterations were made to the carp…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front entrance and porch of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. In 1988, the front path of the house was excavated to its original level and the porch was enlarged and altered to suit the style of the rest of the house; alterations were made to the carport for the same reason. The house roof was replaced, and the exterior of the house was painted.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.18
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
September 1988
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Sept '88"
Images
Less detail

Front of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15551
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1988]
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The front porch, entrance and part of the carport is visible. In 1988 the front path of the house was excavated to its original level and the porch was enlarged and altered to suit the style of the rest of the house; altera…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The front porch, entrance and part of the carport is visible. In 1988 the front path of the house was excavated to its original level and the porch was enlarged and altered to suit the style of the rest of the house; alterations were made to the carport for the same reason. The house roof was replaced, and the exterior of the house was painted.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.19
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1988]
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Front of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15552
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
August 1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The carport structure is visible to the right. Trees and bushes are growing alongside the house and carport.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The carport structure is visible to the right. Trees and bushes are growing alongside the house and carport.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.20
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
August 1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Photographer
Weller, Michael
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Front of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15553
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
August 1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The carport structure is visible to the right. Trees and bushes are growing alongside the house and carport. A red Volkswagon beetle car is parked in front.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The carport structure is visible to the right. Trees and bushes are growing alongside the house and carport. A red Volkswagon beetle car is parked in front.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.21
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
August 1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Photographer
Weller, Michael
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Front of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15554
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
August 1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The front porch and entrance are visible. The front yard and pathway to entrance are landscaped with flowers, bushes and trees.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. The front porch and entrance are visible. The front yard and pathway to entrance are landscaped with flowers, bushes and trees.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.22
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
August 1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Front yard of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15564
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house looking from the front porch. The photograph was taken after subsequent landscaping was done by Reverend Gale. a white truck is parked in the driveway. The view of the yard includes gardens of trees and bushes, some in bloom. The house is l…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house looking from the front porch. The photograph was taken after subsequent landscaping was done by Reverend Gale. a white truck is parked in the driveway. The view of the yard includes gardens of trees and bushes, some in bloom. The house is located at 7667 Burris Street.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.30
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Interview with Harman Pandher

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19609
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada arou…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum Oral Histories series
Subseries
South Asian Canadian Interviews subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 sound recordings (wav) (105 min., 23 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (101 min., 39 sec.)
Material Details
Interviewer: Kate Petrusa Interviewee: Harman Pandher Location of Interview: Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: January 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 2 Total Length of all Tracks:1:45:23 min Digital master recordings (wav) were edited into one recording and converted to mp3 format for access on Heritage Burnaby
Scope and Content
Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harman Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa. 00:00 - 37:38 Interview opens with Harman Pandher sharing information on his oldest living relative, Kirpal Singh Pandher who immigrated to Canada around 1968. The interview continues with Harman Pandher providing details about his childhood in Burnaby while occasionally sharing photographs with the interviewer. He provides detailed descriptions of the homes and neighbourhoods while living on Second Street and 15th Avenue and shares his experiences as a South Asian Sikh attending Second Street elementary school, Cariboo Hill Secondary School and Kahlsa School. Pandher recalls some of his family and childhood experiences including, family events and gatherings; participation in school clubs and sports; playing basketball, ball hockey and street hockey with his Punjabi friends and other Burnaby kids; racism that he faced as a Sikh wearing a turban and delivering newspapers for the Vancouver Sun. 37:39 – 52:54 Pandher talks about family and cultural celebrations and traditions within the Sikh community including Vaisakhi, Diwali and celebrations of the birth of Guru Ravidas and Guru Nanak. Pandher conveys that while he was growing up many of these events took place in Vancouver but now they are also celebrated in Burnaby. He recalls events that took place in school while growing up in Burnaby including; his sister wearing a Sari to a fashion show; a visit to a Sikh temple; celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak and outreach to teachers to learn about South Asian culture, games, food and traditions. Pandher also shares his experiences working as a student teacher at Capital Hill Elementary in North Burnaby where he took his class on a tour of the Sikh temple in 2001 and reflects on learning that it is his responsibility to be proactive in educating the public in his own culture while also learning about other communities. 52:55 - 1:19:56 Pandher shares personal experiences of racism and his experiences as a teacher and author. He recalls and reflects on a traumatic experience where he was physically assaulted while shopping at Lougheed Mall and recollects his father carrying around his field hockey stick in his car to defend himself. Pandher reflects on the lack of representation of racialized people like himself within the school curriculum while he was growing up which lead him to become a teacher and an author of children’s literature. Pander provides detailed information on his education and training in becoming a teacher, his love of poetry and literature and how he became an author. Pandher describes some of the works of poetry and literature that he’s written about the Sikh religion, history and culture, growing up as a Sikh Canadian and a non-fiction work about the history of Paldi titled "Welcome to Paldi: A Place for Everyone". Pandher also talks about beginning to record some of his own family stories from relatives. 1:19:57 - 1:29:58 Pandher talks about raising his own family in Burnaby, living as an extended family with his parents, his son’s education and Pandher's experience on the Burnaby School Board (2011-2018) . Pandher shares locations of residences that he and his family have lived before living at their current home on 17th Avenue. Pandher explains that since he was a teacher in Surrey, his son attended Khalsa School as well as public elementary and high school in Surrey but did his extracurricular activities in Burnaby where the family lived. 1:29:56 – 1:41:39 In closing, Harman Pandher reflects and shares what he hopes for younger generations of South Asian Canadians and future generations. Pandher articulates “be who you are, stay true to who you are, maintain your family’s traditions, learn their stories, learn their story and how they got to Burnaby”. He conveys that even though there’s more work to be done eliminating racism completely he sees the importance in volunteering, teaching others about yourself and making an effort to learn all parts of Burnaby and other cultures represented here. Pandher speaks about his concerns of youths falling victim to a lifestyle of drugs and gangs and how it’s important to remove the stigma around mental health issues.
History
Interviewee biography: Harman Pandher was born in Vancouver in 1976 to parents, Rajinder and Raj Pandher who immigrated to Canada in 1973. A few weeks later after Harman was born, the family moved to Burnaby. While living in Burnaby, Harman Pandher and his sister attended Second Street Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School. Pandher obtained a master's degree in education from the University of British Columbia and has worked as an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. Pandher has been recognized for his efforts in building bridges across communities as the recipient of the 2021 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award. Pandher has served on the Board of the Burnaby Multicultural Society and is co-founder of two noon-profit organizations; “Through SONG” (Seeking Oneness for the Next Generation) “About bringing youth together form diverse backgrounds and using their talent in the community for good causes” and "SACH" (South Asian Community Hub) providing one-stop services for those impacted by alchohol and substance use and mental health issues. Harman Pandher is also the author of two children's books titled, "Gurpreet Goes to Gurdwara: Understanding the Sikh Place of Worship" and "Once Upon the Golden Temple: A Journey to Sri Harmandir Sahib". Interviewer biography: Kate Petrusa is the Assistant Curator at the Burnaby Village Museum. In her role, she manages all aspects of the collection – including caring for physical artifacts and making their digital counterpart accessible. Before coming to Burnaby Village Museum in 2019, Kate has worked at several Museums around the Lower Mainland as a Curator and contractor since 2013.
Creator
Burnaby Village Museum
Subjects
Education
Occupations - Teachers
Occupations - Writers
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Religions
Religions - Sikhism
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Sports - Basketball
Sports
Names
Pandher, Harman
Second Street School
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Responsibility
Petrusa, Kate
Geographic Access
2nd Street
15th Avenue
Accession Code
BV023.1.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023
Media Type
Sound Recording
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Second Street Area
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Transcript available upon request
Audio Tracks

Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023

Interview with Harman Pandher, [1968- 2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jan. 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0001_0001_003.mp3
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Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19607
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 …
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
Images
Less detail

Landscape plan for front yard of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15582
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1988 and 1990]
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 architectural drawing : pencil on parchment ; 30 x 56 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a landscape drawing identifying the layout and types of trees and bushes to be planted on the property of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby while it was owned by Reverend Edward S. Gale. Grounds on the site were re-landscaped by Reverend Edward S. …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house landscape plans series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 architectural drawing : pencil on parchment ; 30 x 56 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a landscape drawing identifying the layout and types of trees and bushes to be planted on the property of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby while it was owned by Reverend Edward S. Gale. Grounds on the site were re-landscaped by Reverend Edward S. Gale between 1988 and 1990..
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.48
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1988 and 1990]
Media Type
Architectural Drawing
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
May 3, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Landscape plan for front yard of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15583
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1988 and 1990]
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 architectural drawing : blueline print with pencil ; 42.5 x 59.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of an architectural landscape plan identifying the layout and types of trees and bushes to be planted in the front yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby while it was owned by Reverend Edward S. Gale. Plantings identified include; Juniper, Rhodendr…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house landscape plans series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 architectural drawing : blueline print with pencil ; 42.5 x 59.5 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of an architectural landscape plan identifying the layout and types of trees and bushes to be planted in the front yard of the Mervin Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby while it was owned by Reverend Edward S. Gale. Plantings identified include; Juniper, Rhodendron, Azaleas, abelia, Rosh Rogos. Grounds on the site were re-landscaped by Reverend Edward S. Gale between 1988 and 1990.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.49
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1988 and 1990]
Media Type
Architectural Drawing
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
See also BV018.9.30
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
May 3, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Yard at back of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15556
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1984
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground and the house and mature trees are visible in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground and the house and mature trees are visible in the background.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1984
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
See also BV018.9.24 & BV018.19.25
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Yard at back of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15557
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1986
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground and gardens, the house and mature trees are visible in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground and gardens, the house and mature trees are visible in the background.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.24
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1986
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
See also BV018.9.23 & BV018.9.25
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 15, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Yard at back of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15559
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1988]
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground with gardens and trees, the house and mature trees are visible in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground with gardens and trees, the house and mature trees are visible in the background.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1988]
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Related Material
See also BV018.9.23 & BV018.9.24
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: “1990”
Images
Less detail

Yard at back of Mawhinney house

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15581
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1989 and 1990]
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground with gardens and trees, the house and mature trees are visible in the background. A grape vine and trellis are visible to the left.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Reverend Edward S. Gale fonds
Series
Mawhinney house photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the back yard of the Mawhinney house located at 7667 Burris Street in Burnaby. An open grass covered area is in the foreground with gardens and trees, the house and mature trees are visible in the background. A grape vine and trellis are visible to the left.
Geographic Access
Burris Street
Street Address
7667 Burris Street
Accession Code
BV018.9.47
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1989 and 1990]
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
April 20, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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