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Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1905-2023] (interview content), interviewed 25 Sep. 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 sound recordings (wav) (121min., 14 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (121 min., 13 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong on September 25, 2023. The interview is divided into four sections: early life of Harry Toy, the Canada Way Food Market, the Fraser M…

1 document 1 audio

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 sound recordings (wav) (121min., 14 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (121 min., 13 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewer: Denise Fong Interviewees: Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy Location of Interview: Residence of Harry Toy Interview Date: September 25, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 02:01:13 Digital master recording (wav) was converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong on September 25, 2023. The interview is divided into four sections: early life of Harry Toy, the Canada Way Food Market, the Fraser Merchants’ Association and Harry's daughters, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy's memories of growing up in Burnaby. 00:00:00 – 00:23:53 Harry Toy shares biographical information about himself and his ancestors. Harry provides information about his migration to Canada and his life in Manitoba, attending school, working at the family restaurant and teaching high school. 00:23:53 – 00:41:16 Harry talks about moving his family to Burnaby and his experiences owning and operating the Canada Way Food Market. 00:41:17 – 00:54:19 Harry talks about his involvement with the Fraser Merchants Association (FMA) and provides some history about the organization. 00:54:20 – 1:22:44 Harry talks about running the Canada Way Food Market and the alterations that he made to the store over the years. Harry and his daughters comment as they look through photographs of Harry and his store and the Fraser Merchants Association. 1:22:45 – 2:01:14 Beverley and Christina talk about their early childhood in Manitoba and growing up in Burnaby. They recall what it was like growing up and working in the family owned store.

History: Interviewee biography: Harry Wee Koon Toy was born in February 9, 1936 in Taikong, Toisan county, Guangdong, China. Harry's father William Toy came to Canada in the early 1920s when he was ten years old. Harry arrived in Vancouver, Canada on September 9, 1950. After staying in Vancouver for one night, he joined his father in Neepawa, Manitoba where the family operated a cafe business (Royal Cafe). Harry grew up in Neepawa and graduated from the University of Manitoba and teacher's college. He became a high school teacher and worked at schools in Minnedosa and Gladstone, Manitoba teaching various subjects including, science, business, geography, history and physical education. Harry and his wife, had three daughters, Melinda, Beverley and Christina who were all born in Neepawa. When the family decided to move to the west coast, Harry was introduced to the grocery store business through an uncle who was a store operator. Around 1970, Harry purchased a grocery store at 4694 Canada Way in Burnaby which he named "Canada Way Food Market" and Harry and his daughters made their home at the back of the store. Harry owned and operated the store for approximately 40 years between 1970 and 2010. Around 1986, Harry purchased the butcher shop next door (4692 Canada Way) which was no longer in operation, expanding his store and adding a second storey to use a residence. Harry's children helped him operate the store throughout their childhood. In the early 1970s, corner stores were threatened by the spread of small chain-operated convenience stories from Eastern Canada to Vancouver. Formed in April 1972, the Fraser Merchants’ Association was established to protect the rights of corner store operators. With no paid legal help, the association was incorporated in Victoria, BC for the cost of 56 cents. The benefits of being a member of the association included warehouse and group purchasing, common advertising and other advantages of being part of an association. Founded by Gary Lee Ling and five others, Fraser Merchants’ Association’s first member was Graham Grocery. By 1978, the association represented over 200 corner stores in the Lower Mainland (Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Coquitlam, and New Westminster) and Fraser Valley. The association remained active into the 1980s and 1990s. Harry has served as President of the Fraser Merchants' Association from 1992 to present. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Education; Migration; Occupations - Teachers; Occupations - Grocers; Organizations; Organizations - Business Associations; Persons - Chinese Canadians; Social Issues; Social Issues - Racism; Buildings - Commercial - Grocery Stores

Names: Toy, Christina; Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"; Babey, Beverley; Canada Way Food Market; Fraser Merchants' Association

Responsibility: Fong, Denise

Geographic Access: Canada Way

Street Address: 4694 Canada Way

Accession Code: BV023.16.19

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1905-2023] (interview content), interviewed 25 Sep. 2023

Media Type: Sound Recording

Related Material: See also: BV023.25 - Harry Toy fonds

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Transcription available

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Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy, [1905-2023] (interview content), interviewed 25 Sep. 2023

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0019_002.mp3

Netherlands versus Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45561

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 23.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Netherlands player Elzemieke Hillen (no. 8) and Canadian player Jan Crook battling each other for the ball. This photograph was taken at the 2nd Women's World Field Hockey Championships held at Vancouver, Canada with the Netherlands as the champions.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 23.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-455

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Netherlands player Elzemieke Hillen (no. 8) and Canadian player Jan Crook battling each other for the ball. This photograph was taken at the 2nd Women's World Field Hockey Championships held at Vancouver, Canada with the Netherlands as the champions.

Subjects: Sports - Grass Hockey; Sports - Team Sports; Clothing - Uniforms; Events - Competitions

Names: Crook, Jan; Hillen, Elzemieke

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: King, Basil

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on recto of photograph reads: "NETHERlands ELZEMIEKE HILLEN (#8) & Canadas JAN CROOK"

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Provincial AA field hockey championships

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45576

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: November 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of North Delta's Sabine Roehling (centre) swinging at the ball against an unidentified team during the provincial AA field hockey championships at Delta.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: November 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-470

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of North Delta's Sabine Roehling (centre) swinging at the ball against an unidentified team during the provincial AA field hockey championships at Delta.

Subjects: Sports - Grass Hockey; Sports - Team Sports; Clothing - Uniforms; Events - Competitions

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Hodge, Craig

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Sabine Roehling of North Delta (centre) winds up for a whack at the ball during the provincial AA field hockey championships at Delta Saturday. Kelowna Senior Secondary went unbeaten in the tourney to lay claim to the title"

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Provincial AA field hockey championships

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45577

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: November 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Kelowna's Jennifer Davies firing a shot that made an unidentified Victoria girl jump to get out of the way during the provincial AA field hockey championships in Delta, BC. Kelowna Senior Secondary was unbeaten, and went on to win the championship.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: November 1979

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-471

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Kelowna's Jennifer Davies firing a shot that made an unidentified Victoria girl jump to get out of the way during the provincial AA field hockey championships in Delta, BC. Kelowna Senior Secondary was unbeaten, and went on to win the championship.

Subjects: Sports - Grass Hockey; Sports - Team Sports; Clothing - Uniforms; Events - Competitions

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Hodge, Craig

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Kelowna's Jennifer Davies fires a shot that makes an unidentified Victoria girl jump."

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Through the Lens of Andy Digney

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10099

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo

Scope and Content: Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Series: Museum film collection series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo

Material Details: Research and Narration: Lisa Codd; Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball; Special thanks to Paul Digney

Scope and Content: Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.

Creator: Digney, Andy

Subjects: Events - Parades; Events - May Day; Sports - Bowling

Names: Digney, Andy; Digney Bowling Alley; Digney Speedway; Codd, Lisa; Oak Theatre; Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club

Geographic Access: Kingsway; Central Park

Street Address: 6521 Bonsor Avenue

Accession Code: BV019.18.1

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

Media Type: Moving Images

Related Material: See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters

Notes: Title based on contents; City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds

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Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2019_0018_0001_001.mp4

Burnaby British Columbia : reference and year book 1931

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Publication Date: 1931

Call Number: 317.133 BUR Copy 1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Textual Record

Accession Code: HV978.48.11

Call Number: 317.133 BUR Copy 1

Place of Publication: Vancouver

Publisher: Burnaby Broadcast

Publication Date: 1931

Physical Description: 42 p. : ill. : 31 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Burnaby (B.C.)--Statistics; Burnaby (B.C.)--History

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Booklets; Advertising Medium; Government; Government - Local Government; Organizations; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Notes: Copy 1 of 2

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Bowling

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98035

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1960 and 1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 11 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Scope and Content: Photographs of Venturer Scouts bowling.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1960 and 1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 11 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-032

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of Venturer Scouts bowling.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Sports - Bowling

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photographs

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Bowling

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55149

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1970 and 1975]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 13 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Scope and Content: Photographs of a Boy Scout troop bowling at a bowling alley.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1970 and 1975]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 13 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-007

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of a Boy Scout troop bowling at a bowling alley.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Sports - Bowling

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

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Bowling

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55158

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1972-1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 8 photographs : b&w 18 cm x 23 cm and smaller

Scope and Content: Photographs of Scout troops, including 7th West, bowling and posing with bowling trophies.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1972-1974

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 8 photographs : b&w 18 cm x 23 cm and smaller

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-040

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of Scout troops, including 7th West, bowling and posing with bowling trophies.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Sports - Bowling

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on content of file; 631-040-1 caption reads: "1st west / Bill O'Doherty"; 631-040-2 caption identifies one individual in the photograph as Marion Berry; Note in blue ink on verso of 631-040-3 reads: "Bowling '73"; Note in red ink on verso of 631-040-4 reads: "Province Bowling Supplement p36 photo comp 5 3/8" x 2" Page 36 Pic #22". Sticky note on verso reads: "Don McIntyre Larry Urquart Barry Cavanagh Jim Brown George Couturier"; Note in blue and red ink on verso of 631-040-5 reads: "Province Bowling Supplement p36 photo comp 1 5/8" x 2" Page 36 Pic #23". Note in pencil reads: "1974 Bowling"; Note in blue and red ink on verso of 631-040-6 reads: "Province Bowling Supplement p37 photo comp 1 5/8" x 1 3/4" Page 37 Pic #31". Sticky note on recto reads: "Mike Slark 10th West"; Identification keys for 631-040-7 and 631-040-8 located in accession file; Note in blue and red ink on verso of 631-040-6 reads: "Province Bowling Supplement p37 photo comp 5 3/8" x 2 7/16" Page 37 Pic #28".

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Bowling Finals

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97990

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 29, 1972

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Scope and Content: Photographs of the Boy Scouts' bowing final held January 29, 1972.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 29, 1972

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-008

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of the Boy Scouts' bowing final held January 29, 1972.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Sports - Bowling

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribed from label on original negative sleeve

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Kub Kar Rally

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98034

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1960 and 1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 12 photographs : col. negatives ; 60 mm

Scope and Content: Photographs of the Scout's Kub Kar rally, including Scouters' qualifying inspections pre-race and Cubs racing.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1960 and 1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Scouts subseries

Physical Description: 12 photographs : col. negatives ; 60 mm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 631-031

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1994-05

Scope and Content: Photographs of the Scout's Kub Kar rally, including Scouters' qualifying inspections pre-race and Cubs racing.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Toys; Events - Competitions

Names: Boy Scouts of Canada

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Transcribed title. Full transcription: "Mr. Cunnold / Kub Kar Rally (negatives); Title transcribed from envelope in which prints were originally housed

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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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Jake Striefel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37782

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: March 16, 1974 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby competing in a power lifting competition in Portland, Oregon. The photograph is of the 440 lb squat in the 198 lb class.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: March 16, 1974 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-370

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby competing in a power lifting competition in Portland, Oregon. The photograph is of the 440 lb squat in the 198 lb class.

Subjects: Events - Competitions; Sports - Weightlifting

Names: Striefel, Jake

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

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Jake Striefel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37784

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: March 6, 1977 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby squatting 500 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championship in Vancouver.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: March 6, 1977 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.0 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-372

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby squatting 500 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championship in Vancouver.

Subjects: Events - Competitions; Sports - Weightlifting

Names: Striefel, Jake

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast; Copied from col. photograph

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Jake Striefel, March 6, 1977 (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Jake Striefel at the BC Powerlifting Championships

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37788

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: March 6, 1977 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby deadlifting 655 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championships in Vancouver in the 220 lb class.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: March 6, 1977 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.4 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-376

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby deadlifting 655 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championships in Vancouver in the 220 lb class.

Subjects: Events - Competitions; Sports - Weightlifting

Names: Striefel, Jake

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Images

Jake Striefel at the BC Powerlifting Championships

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37789

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 19, 1976 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby squatting 440 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championships in Vancouver in the 220 lb class.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 19, 1976 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-377

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby squatting 440 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championships in Vancouver in the 220 lb class.

Subjects: Events - Competitions; Sports - Weightlifting

Names: Striefel, Jake

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; 1 b&w copy negative accompanying; Negative has a pink cast

Images

Jake Striefel at the BC Powerlifting Championships

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37790

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 19, 1976 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby squatting 500 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championships in Vancouver in the 220 lb class.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: June 19, 1976 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.1 x 4.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 27.0 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-378

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jake Striefel of Burnaby squatting 500 lbs at the BC Powerlifting Championships in Vancouver in the 220 lb class.