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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
![Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel, [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0011_002.jpg)
100 Years of Gilmore School
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4488
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2017
- Collection/Fonds
- 100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (34 min., 23 sec.) : digital, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- "100 Years of Gilmore School". Filmed by Yunuen Perez Vertti and made by the Heights Neighbourhood Association. The film includes interviews with former students and highlights their experiences through the Great Depression, the Second World War and the 1960s.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- 100 Years of Gilmore School video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (34 min., 23 sec.) : digital, 29 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- "100 Years of Gilmore School". Filmed by Yunuen Perez Vertti and made by the Heights Neighbourhood Association. The film includes interviews with former students and highlights their experiences through the Great Depression, the Second World War and the 1960s.
- History
- Yunuen Perez Vertti is a filmmaker and digital media artist originally from Mexico City. She has produced films for many public, private and non-profit organizations.
- Creator
- Perez Vertti, Yunuen
- Names
- Gilmore Avenue School
- Responsibility
- Heights Neighbourhood Association
- Geographic Access
- Gilmore Avenue
- Street Address
- 50 Gilmore Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV018.13.1
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2017
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Reproductions are restricted by copyright holder
Images
Video
100 Years of Gilmore School, 2017
100 Years of Gilmore School, 2017
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2018_0013_0001_001.mp4
Farmer Boy
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9678
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (6 min., 6 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- This film is created by Lester Gierarch. Part of the Gierach heritage his father instilled in him was the work ethic of “early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” This film shares Lester’s happy memories of working on the Y.Y. Sim farm, in Cloverdale, B.C., when he was 1…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (6 min., 6 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- This film is created by Lester Gierarch. Part of the Gierach heritage his father instilled in him was the work ethic of “early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” This film shares Lester’s happy memories of working on the Y.Y. Sim farm, in Cloverdale, B.C., when he was 15 years old. He worked hard alongside Chinese men and women who were new immigrants to Canada as he helped to harvest lettuce and celery for 80 cents an hour. Through this experience Lester grew comfortable working with people of another culture who also knew the importance of working hard.
- History
- Lester Gierach has lived in Burnaby for the past 22 years.
- Creator
- Gierach, Lester
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Names
- Gierach, Lester
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.9
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- The film was produced in 2016 as part of the Elders Digital Storytelling project. Digital storytelling is a form of narrative that creates short movies using relatively simple media technology. The project began in 2014 funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC) and AGE-WELL NCE grants. In partnership with the City of Burnaby, digital storytelling workshops were offered in Burnaby. The workshops helped older adults create short autobiographical films that tell a special story in their lives, complete with music, photos and narration. This film was produced at one of those workshops.
Images
Video
Farmer Boy, 2016
advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6658
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.99.3
- Description
- Advertising Card -- [195-?]. Card for H.B. MacLean displaying his qualifications as a Handwriting Expert. The card states that H.B. MacLean was the Author of The MacLean Method of Writing. On the left side of the card is a photograph of H.B. MacLean.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Cards
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Business Cards
- Education
Images
blackboard compasses
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1167
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.26.2
- Description
- Blackboard compasses, large, wooden.
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Classification
- Drafting T&E
- Object Term
- Compass
Images
blackboard ruler
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33637
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.195.3
- Description
- Blackboard yardstick, wooden; marked off in inches, to 36"; black lettering; "ACME MADE IN CANADA"; handle at centre, hole one end
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum. The ruler was from the Burnaby School Board and assumed to have been used in a Burnaby school.
- Classification
- Weights and Measurements Tools and Equipment
- Object Term
- Ruler
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booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19362
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.37.14
- Description
- Practical English - Booklet -- [1915]. Work booklet from The Shaw Correspondence School in Toronto Canada. The booklet is for Practical English, English Composition and Correspondence, Lesson 14 on Bank Correspondence.
- Object History
- From the family home of Thomas Seaborn McNair and Mary Vida (nee McMillan) McNair who lived on West 33rd Avenue in Vancouver. Thomas McNair ran Edwards, McNair and Russell, an established estate agent business.
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19521
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.37.171
- Description
- Complete Course of Instruction in Arithmetic - Booklet -- [1908]. Work booklet from The Shaw Correspondence School in Toronto Canada. The booklet is for the third lesson in Arithmetic.
- Object History
- From the family home of Thomas Seaborn McNair and Mary Vida (nee McMillan) McNair who lived on West 33rd Avenue in Vancouver. Thomas McNair ran Edwards, McNair and Russell, an established estate agent business.
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38399
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.13
- Description
- 94 Years of Memories - Booklet -- [1988]. Commemorative booklet for Edmonds Junior Secondary. The booklet was celebrating 94 years of memories and the closing of the school. The cover of the booklet has a photograph of the school and the surrounding area. At the bottom of the cover is "The End of An Era... 1894-1988. Our final edition". The booklet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Pamphlet
- Title
- 94 Years of Memories Edmonds 1894 - 1988
- Subjects
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Education
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
Images
certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6307
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.33.1
- Description
- Second Class Teacher's Certificate - Certificate -- [1923]. Certificate issued by the Department of Education of the Province of British Columbia. The certificate was issued to Greta Muriel Partriquin for obtaining the qualifications for a Second Class Teacher's Certificate. The certificate is dated July 16th, 1923 and is signed by the Superintendent of Education and also the Minister of Education. There is an impression of the seal stamp for the Education Department of Victoria, British Columbia. In the middle of the stamp is a coat of arms.
Images
certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6663
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.99.8
- Description
- The MacLean Method of Writing - Certificate -- [19--?]. Blank certificate for the Junior course for the MacLean Method of Writing. The ceritifcate has the Official H.B. MacLean Seasl in red embossed on the bottom left corner. The certificate has blank spots for the student's name, teacher's name, and name of the school.
Images
certificate and envelope
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38387
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.8
- Description
- Third Year Course Household Science Examination - Certificate and Envelope -- [1925]. Third Year Course Household Science Examination Certificate for Nina Christina Atkinson, No. 1396. The examination was held in June 1925. Nina was tested in Composition, Literature, History, Algebra and Arithmetic, Chemistry, Physiology and Hygiene, Dietetics, French Translation, French Grammar, Cookery, Dressmaking and Millinery, and finally Drawing and Design. In red at the top of the certificate is the Coat of Arms for British Columbia and written below is "The Government of the Province of British Columbia. On the reverse side is information on supplement examinations. The certificate measures 18cm x 22cm. The envelope is brown paper addressed to Nina C. Atkinson, at 215-13th Ave., New Westminster, B.C.. The envelope has an orange King George V stamp on the top right corner and "Department of Education/ Victoria, B.C." written on the top left corner. The envelope has a butterfly enclosure and measures 19cm x 27cm.
- Colour
- Beige
Images
certificate and envelope
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38395
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.9
- Description
- Grade Eleven Examination - Certificate and Envelope -- [1925]. Grade Eleven Examination for Junior Matriculation Normal Entrance for Nina Christina Atkinson, No. 1396. The exam was taken in September of 1925. The only subject that Nina wrote on was History. In red at the top of the certificate is the Coat of Arms for the Province of British Columbia. Below the coat of arms is "The Government of the Province of British Columbia". On the reverse side of the certificate is information on supplemental examinations. The certificate measures 18.5cm x 22.5cm. The envelope is brown paper and was addressed to Miss Nina Christina Atkinson, 215 - 13th Ave., New Westminster, B.C.. The envelope was from the Department of Education in Victoria, B.C. and has an orange King George V stamp on the top right corner. The envelope has a butterfly enclosure and measures 19cm x 27cm.
- Object History
- Artifact 9a was received in artifact 9b
- Colour
- Beige
Images
chalk box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact2408
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.148.2
- Description
- Wooden chalk box; dovetail joints; lid is missing (sliding type); "One Gross AMERICAN The `Old Faithful' Crayons STERLING WHITE", "The American Crayon Co. Waltham Mass. Sandusky Ohio Established 1835 Made in U.S.A"; picture of Old Faithful; "This Box Contains..."
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Devices
- Object Term
- Chalk
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
examination; page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3589
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.15.16
- Description
- Education Department - Examination Page -- [1915]. High School Entrance Examination for the Education Department of British Columbia for 1915. The exam subject was on Canadian History and one and a half hours were allowed for completion. There are six main questions, all with multiple sections. Handwritten in pencil is "100 Associates". The exam page measures 19cm x 17.5cm.
Images
examination; page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3590
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.15.17
- Description
- Education Department - Examination Page -- [1915]. High School Entrance Examination for the Education Department of British Columbia for 1915. The exam subject was on British History and one and a half hours were allowed for completion. There are five main questions, each with multiple sections. Handwritten in ink at the top of the page is "Charlie Moore". The exam page measures 19cm x 17.5cm.
Images
examination; page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3591
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.15.18
- Description
- Education Department - Examination Page -- [1915]. High School Entrance Examination for the Education Department of British Columbia for 1915. The exam subject was on Dictation and Spelling and one hour was allowed for completion. There are three main sections to the exam. The exam page measures 18.5cm x 24cm.
Images
examination; page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3592
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.15.19
- Description
- Education Department - Examination Page -- [1915]. High School Entrance Examination for the Education Department of Nature Lessons for 1915. The exam subject was on British History and one and a quarter hours were allowed for completion. There are fourteen questions on the exam. Question 1 to 5 have been circled and underlined in pencil. There are some handwritten notes on the back of the page in pencil. The exam page measures 19cm x 18cm.
Images
examination; page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3593
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.15.20
- Description
- Education Department - Examination Page -- [1915]. High School Entrance Examination for the Education Department of British Columbia for 1915. The exam subject was on Arithmetic and two hours were allowed for completion. There are ten main questions, some with multiple sections. Answers to the questions have been written in ink. The exam page measures 19cm x 19cm.
Images
examination; page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3594
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.15.21
- Description
- Education Department - Examination Page -- [1915]. High School Entrance Examination for the Education Department of British Columbia for 1915. The exam subject was on Grammar and Composition and two hours were allowed for completion. There are eight main questions, each with multiple sections. On the reverse side written in pencil is "Geography 8:45-10:45/ Canadian History/ Drawing 1-3/ Drawing Books & Setsquares, Compasses". The exam page measures 18.5cm x 24.5cm.
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