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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 …

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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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Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1901

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.30

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"

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Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1902

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.31

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1903

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.32

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1904

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.33

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1905

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Par…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Participating British Columbia teams include, "BEST ELECTRIC GAS HEATING" from New Westminster and "ALL COAST" and "MAYFAIR LANES" from Vancouver. A man with a Rose Bowl jacket is sitting with the Mayfair Lanes team.

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.34

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1906

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.35

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1907

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are …

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Participating teams from British Columbia include; "Austin Van B.C. Hotel", "Alcazar Hotel, Van, BC", "Dairyland", "The Rose Bowl Alleys" and "Pacific Meats/ North Star."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.36

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1908

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.37

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1910

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads,…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition with teams of bowlers visible at their assigned lanes. There is a spectator's stand behind the lanes where people are watching the game and taking notes. The drape over the railing of the spectator's stand reads, "ABC."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.39

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1911

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Br…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. British Columbia teams presently bowling are: "BEST ELECTRIC GAS HEATING" and "MAYFAIR LANES." One of the bowlers has "PHIL NEX" written on the back of his bowling shirt.

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.40

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1912

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Bri…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. British Columbia teams presently bowling are; "CORAL LANES", "CARLING BREWERIES" and "ST REGIS HOTEL."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.41

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1913

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." British Columbia teams presently bowling are; "LABA…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of bears bowling along the top and a sign for "OAKLAND CALIFORNIA." British Columbia teams presently bowling are; "LABATT'S BREWERY", "LUCKY LAGER" and "INGRAHAM HOTEL."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.42

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"; BV005.20.30 to .42 were received in looseleaf type plastic protectors, with sheets of paper between photos. These were not accessioned. Scotch tape remnants on some photos and protectors

Images

Bowling tournament in California

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2620

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [196-?]

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are …

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the interior of a large bowling alley in California during a competition taken from behind the bowlers' benches, looking towards the lanes. There is a painted panel of a bear leading a donkey towards a city along the top and a sign that reads, "AMERICAN BOWLING." Beneath the sign are score panels for the teams. Teams from British Columbia presently bowling are; "Rose Bowl", "Alcazar Hotel", "Pacific Meats North Stars" and "Dairyland."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Accession Code: BV005.20.38

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [196-?]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "4328"

Images

Harry Royle and his bowling team

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1914

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: 1961

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Harry Royle standing in the centre of his six man bowling team inside the Rose Bowl bowling alley. Two of the six men are crouching down beside the trophy placed in front of Harry Royle with a large sign that reads, "VANCOUVER CITY/ 10 PIN/ Team Champions/ 1960-61."

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Harry Royle fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Harry Royle standing in the centre of his six man bowling team inside the Rose Bowl bowling alley. Two of the six men are crouching down beside the trophy placed in front of Harry Royle with a large sign that reads, "VANCOUVER CITY/ 10 PIN/ Team Champions/ 1960-61."

Subjects: Sports - Team Sports; Sports - Bowling; Events - Competitions

Names: Rose Bowl; Royle, Henry "Harry" Cecil

Geographic Access: Vancouver

Accession Code: BV005.20.43

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: 1961

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 14/01/2010

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

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Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19610

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 4 sound recordings (wav) (186 min., 1 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (186 min., 2 sec.)

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa and Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview was conducted on January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023. 00:00 – 08:52 First part of interview…

1 audio

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: 4 sound recordings (wav) (186 min., 1 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (186 min., 2 sec.)

Material Details: Interviewers: Kate Petrusa and James Binks Interviewees: Rajinder and Raj Pandher Location of Interview: Love farmhouse, Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 4 Total Length of all Tracks: (3:06:01 min) Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto four separate audio tracks, edited and merged together and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa and Museum Registrar, James Binks. The interview was conducted on January 10, 2023 and January 24, 2023. 00:00 – 08:52 First part of interview begins on January 10. Rajinder Pander provides information on where he was born and where he grew up and shares details regarding his family and his childhood including; his elementary and high school education and experiences and his involvement and interest in the sport of field hockey. 08:53 – 23:24 Raj Pander provides information on where she was born and shares details regarding her family and education. Raj recalls details of her family life in India including her family farm, her father’s service in the Indian National Army and other ancestor’s involvement in the military. Rajinder assists with the details regarding Raj’s father’s military service and explains how he was highly decelerated for his heroic actions. Rajinder conveys further information in reference to the Sikh Empire. 23:25 – 35:53 Rajinder and Raj share information on their formal education. Raj explains how she learned English and talks about the other spoken languages that her family used while she was growing up. Rajinder and Raj recall how they first met which lead them to marry in 1971. Rajinder provides information about his older brothers who left India before him. He explains how his elder brother, Kirpal Singh Pandher immigrated to Canada in 1970 and provides details on his other brother who lived in Malaysia and England before coming to Canada in 1975. Rajinder conveys how after his brother, Kirpal Singh Pandher arrived in Canada, he lived in Campbell River and worked at the saw mill there. 35:54 – 1:01:38 Rajinder and Raj share their immigration stories including details of; what lead them to immigrate, their immigration route, what they brought with them and where they lived and worked. Rajinder and Raj tell of how they both faced discrimination in finding work that they were qualified for and describe some of the jobs that they worked at before obtaining their Real Estate licences. 1:01:39 – 1:13:09 Rajinder and Raj share information on where they’ve purchase traditional food supplies in Burnaby and Rajinder provides further details on his employment and recalls how they were able to purchase their first home in Burnaby. 1:13:10 - 1:19:33 Rajinder describes how he began writing for the Sikh newsletter “The Western Sikh Samachar”. Rajinder shares how he first started printing small pamphlets of Sikh Cultural history in 1975 and how he’s been volunteering with the National Democratic Party (NDP) since 1973. 1:19:34 - 1:38:24 Second part of interview continues on January 24, 2023. Rajinder provides further information about the Sikh newsletter “The Western Sikh Samachar”, provides an historical summary of the Sikh Empire and the Sikh religion and describes a book that’s he’s written about his culture and the village he lived in India. 1:38:25 - 1:52:24 Raj describes some of the traditional textiles that she’s created including a dury, embroidered cloth (pakha and pakhi) and clothing. Raj shares a story of a train derailment in India in which her father survived. 1:52:25 - 2:14:53 Raj Pandher talks about her father’s letters and diaries, Rajinder talks about receiving a Diamond Jubilee Medal for his community service and they both talk about their daughter Amanjit’s education and career accomplishments. Raj describes her involvement in the community council of her children’s school and both Raj and Rajinder describe their involvement in multicultural education and events that they were involved with in Burnaby and New Westminster. Interviewer lists Rajinder Pandher’s many volunteer awards and accomplishments. 2:14:54 - 2:39:53 Raj and Rajinder describe some of their family photographs as well as personal items from India including decorative arts and textiles. They talk about celebrating their 30 year wedding anniversary and the origin of their Sikh names. Rajinder describes a visit to Paldi in 1977 when the whole family was baptized at the Sikh temple and provides informaton about Hardial Singh Atwal, the first Sikh child born in Canada. Rajinder discusses what he thinks a cookhouse looked like, his friendship with former Mayor William J. Copeland and wages of South Asians working in sawmills. 2:39:54 - 3:06:01 Raj and Rajinder talk about food including where they’ve purchased traditional South Asian foods and what they grow in their home garden. Rajinder provides details about the Burnaby Multicultural Society, talks about South Asian work ethics and housing and shares some of the cultural and religious traditions of Sikhs and celebrations that take place in Vancouver and Burnaby.

History: Interviewees biographies: Rajinder Pandher was born five years prior to the Partition of India in the Village of Jhamat, Ludhiana District, Punjab. Raj Pandher was born in 1948 in the Village of Chapar, Ludhiana District, Punjab. Rajinder played field hockey while living in India and is passionate about the sport. Both Rajinder and Raj Pahndher attended college in India and were married in India in 1971. Rajinder Pandher immigrated to Canada in 1972 and his wife, Raj Pandher joined him in 1973. After arriving in Canada, Rajinder Pandher started working at a sawmill in Campbell River but didn't like the work and moved to Vancouver to find better employment opportunties. In 1976, the couple moved to Burnaby and rented until they could buy a home a year later. They raised two children who attended Second Street Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School in Burnaby. Rajinder and Raj Pandher were both very involved with multicultural efforts at their childlren's schools including turban tying and sari demonstrations and Rajinder was a founding member of the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Interviewers biographies: 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. James Binks has lived in the Lower Mainland since 2009 after relocating from Ontario. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, where he conducted researched on heritage, environment, and globalization in India, Nepal, and Italy. At Burnaby Village Museum, James contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.

Creator: Burnaby Village Museum

Subjects: Education; Housing; Employment; Persons - South Asian Canadians; Persons - Volunteers; Religions - Sikhism; Migration; Organizations; Organizations - Societies and Clubs; Social Issues - Racism; Social Issues; Celebrations; Sports - Field Hockey

Names: Pandher, Raj; Pandher, Rajinder; Copeland, William J.; Pandher, Harman; Pandher, Amanjit; Burnaby Multicultural Society; The Western Sikh Samachar

Responsibility: Petrusa, Kate; Binks, James

Accession Code: BV023.1.2

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023

Media Type: Sound Recording

Notes: Title based on contents of item; Transcripts available upon request

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Interview with Rajinder and Raj Pandher, [1942- 2023] (interview content), interviewed Jan. 2023

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Lorraine Murison and Sine Wave

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1958 and 1960]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 15.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Columbian newspaper fashion columnist Lorraine Murison standing on one side of Sine Wave, the horse that won the British Columbian Handicap race. Lorriane Murison has a bouquet of carnations in her hands and Sine Wave is covered in mud. An unidentified man stands on the other side of …

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1958 and 1960]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 15.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-762

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Columbian newspaper fashion columnist Lorraine Murison standing on one side of Sine Wave, the horse that won the British Columbian Handicap race. Lorriane Murison has a bouquet of carnations in her hands and Sine Wave is covered in mud. An unidentified man stands on the other side of the horse, holding onto his bridle. Sine Wave won the 1 and 3/8 miles horse race in 2.21 minutes. (According to newspaper articles that accompany this photograph, Lorriane's last name is sometimes spelt Muirson, and sometimes Murison).

Subjects: Occupations - Journalists; Events - Competitions; Sports

Names: Murison, Lorraine; The Columbian

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on recto of photograph reads: "'SINE WAVE' - winner of the British Columbian Handicap. Owners - Lochead, Sangtser + Williams / Trainer - W.J. Lochead / 1 3/8 miles - Time - 2.21"

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Personal material

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1910-1978]

Collection/Fonds: Hazel Simnett collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlai…

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1910-1978]

Collection/Fonds: Hazel Simnett collection

Series: Simnett personal papers series

Physical Description: 9 paintings : colour print, 2 photographs : b&w, and 1 folder of textual records

Description Level: File

Record No.: MSS167-008

Accession Number: 2013-22

Scope and Content: File consists of application for a driver's license, Kingsway Driving School report card, driver's examination receipt and a letter addressed to Hazel Simnett from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. Also included is an immigration inspection card of Fred Simnett aboard the S.S. Lake Champlain from Liverpool and a letter from the Office of the Mayor addressed to Mary Ann Simnett for her ninetieth birthday. Also included is a photograph (see item 559-001). Also included are newsclippings regarding Robert Burnaby and the "Bygones of Burnaby" book, a programme of the Robert Burnaby Commemorative Dinner, a photocopy of "The Argus" (Burnaby South High School's newspaper) from 1938, a programme from Madys Pridmore Brown's Variety Programme, "The Buzzer" Volume 40 Issue 16 advertising Vancouver street cars, New Vista Society certificate addressed to Hazel Simnett, an envelope of Fenwick Lansdowne bird prints from 1957 and a print of the Royal Family found in a cardboard envelope postmarked 1972.

Subjects: Arts - Paintings; Documentary Artifacts - Newspapers; Documentary Artifacts - Photographs; Performances - Concerts; Organizations - Societies and Clubs; Personal Symbols - Certificates; Transportation; Persons - Royalty

Names: Simnett, Hazel; Simnett, Frederick "Fred"; Simnett, Mary Ann; Lansdowne, James Fenwick

Media Type: Textual Record; Photograph; Graphic Material

Notes: Title based on note accompanying file on folder ; The Argue was stapled together; Simnett personal papers series

Historic Neighbourhood: Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Clinton-Glenwood Area

Interview with John Templeton, Alan James and Christine Leston by Kathy Bossort October 26, 2015 - Track 1

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1970-2015

Length: 0:14:04

Summary: This portion of the interview introduces John Templeton, Alan James and Christine Leston, three members of the stream keepers group Stoney Creek Environment Committee (SCEC), and their description of The Great Salmon Send-Off event on Stoney Creek and its start in 1990. John Templeton also talks ab…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview introduces John Templeton, Alan James and Christine Leston, three members of the stream keepers group Stoney Creek Environment Committee (SCEC), and their description of The Great Salmon Send-Off event on Stoney Creek and its start in 1990. John Templeton also talks about the life cycle of chum and coho salmon.

Date Range: 1970-2015

Length: 0:14:04

Names: Stoney Creek Environment Committee; Great Salmon Send-Off

Subjects: Geographic Features - Streams; Events; Organizations - Societies and Clubs; Persons - Volunteers

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area; Brunette River; Stoney Creek

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: October 26, 2015

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with John Templeton, Alan James & Christine Leston, members of the Stoney Creek Environment Committee, conducted by Kathy Bossort. The three members of SCEC were among 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the history and work of the stream keeper group Stoney Creek Environment Committee (SCEC) and the Stoney Creek Environmental Working Group, and about SCEC’s founder Jennifer Atkinson. The interview is made richer by the complementary views of the three interviewees, John Templeton (SCEC Chair), Alan James (Member-at-Large - Education), and Christine Leston (Treasurer).

Biographical Notes: The Stoney Creek Environment Committee is a streamkeeper group and registered non-profit society dedicated to protecting and restoring viable salmon-bearing streams within the Stoney Creek Watershed. (Stoney Creek originates on Burnaby Mountain and is part of the Brunette watershed which empties into the Fraser River.) The volunteer group, formed in 1995, was guided by the tireless efforts of Jennifer Atchison (1938-2010) after whom the Jennifer Atchison Environmental Centre in North Burnaby is named. The volunteer members of SCEC monitor water quality, generate inventories and reports on the biophysical assets and health of the watershed, provide educational opportunities, enhance stream and stream bank habitat, and speak on behalf of the Stoney Creek watershed. One of its key events is The Great Salmon Send-Off, the release of young salmon into Stoney Creek in May, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2015. The Stoney Creek Environmental Working Group (1999-present), managed by the City of Burnaby, undertakes to coordinate the actions of all stakeholders in the Stoney Creek watershed. It is comprised of representatives from community groups, such as SCEC, governmental and institutional agencies, and industries who are committed to sustaining and improving the quality of the Stoney Creek watershed’s water, wildlife and environment. John Templeton, currently SCEC Chair, joined SCEC in 2004. He was born in Coleraine ,County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in 1957, and after immigrating to Canada, came to live in Burnaby in 1992, first in Forest Grove (1992-2014) and then in Forest Hills. He works as a millwright. Alan James,Member-at-large - Education, joined SCEC in 2003 He was born in 1939 in Berkeley, California, and came to live in Burnaby in about 2000. He is a retired geophycisist and computer consultant. Christine Leston joined SCEC in 1997, serving first as Secretary and then as Treasurer. She was born in 1943 in Cheshire, England, and came to live in Burnaby in 1974, first in Greentree Village, then Simon Fraser Village (1974-2004) and now the Edmonds area. She is a retired technical writer.

Total Tracks: 9

Total Length: 2:08:27

Interviewee Name: Templeton, John R.; James, Alan C.; Leston, Christine

Interview Location: Jennifer Atchison Environmental Centre, Burnaby

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with John Templeton, Alan James & Christine Leston

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Interview with Mary Lumby by Kathy Bossort January 8, 2016 - Track 6

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1990-2015

Length: 0:18:10

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Mary Lumby talking about her involvement in environmental groups and events in Burnaby, in particular her membership on Burnaby’s Environment Committee as a citizen representative, and her coordination of 1992 Ecofestival events held in Burnaby’s Centennial. S…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Mary Lumby talking about her involvement in environmental groups and events in Burnaby, in particular her membership on Burnaby’s Environment Committee as a citizen representative, and her coordination of 1992 Ecofestival events held in Burnaby’s Centennial. She also talks about the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society, environmental issues for Burnaby Mountain, and the land stewardship shown by SFU and the City.

Date Range: 1990-2015

Length: 0:18:10

Names: Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society; Lamont, Dean; UniverCity

Subjects: Persons - Volunteers; Events - Festivals; Geographic Features - Parks

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: January 8, 2016

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Mary Lumby conducted by Kathy Bossort. Mary Lumby was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Mary Lumby’s experience living in Forest Hills, raising her children there, and her involvement in community groups and advocating for improved community services in the Forest Hills and Forest Grove neighbourhoods, and her later move to UniverCity. She talks about the history of the Forest Hills subdivision and what she liked about living there, its links with Forest Grove, and challenges facing both communities as a result of their isolation. Her description of living in UniverCity provides an interesting comparison in how community is created. Mary Lumby also talks about her teaching career, her volunteer activities especially related to the environment, the relationship Trans Mountain tank farm had with adjacent neighbourhoods when she lived in Forest Hills, and what the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area means to her.

Biographical Notes: Mary Lumby was born in Vancouver B.C. She moved to Burnaby and the Parkcrest area in 1977, and then to the new Forest Hills subdivision. Later she moved into another developing community, UniverCity, at the top of Burnaby Mountain and adjacent to the Simon Fraser University campus. Mary has been an active community member, volunteer and community advocate. She has been particularly interested in environmental issues, as a teacher, volunteer coordinator for civic events, and citizen representative on Burnaby’s Environment Committee. She continues to be active in community affairs and enjoys living on Burnaby Mountain.

Total Tracks: 7

Total Length: 1:31:47

Interviewee Name: Lumby, Mary M.

Interview Location: Mary Lumby's home in Burnaby

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track six of interview with Mary Lumby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-016/MSS196-016_Track_6.mp3

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