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Interview with Sev Morin by Rod Fowler April 4, 1990 - Track 10

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory546
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1950-1990
Length
00:09:22
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s views about Burnaby’s identity and the irrelevance of municipal boundary lines for many functions; his identification of Burnaby’s heritage, ecological and educational “gems”; and musings about the next development phases for Burnaby
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s views about Burnaby’s identity and the irrelevance of municipal boundary lines for many functions; his identification of Burnaby’s heritage, ecological and educational “gems”; and musings about the next development phases for Burnaby
Date Range
1950-1990
Photo Info
Sev Morin (left) of Severin's in Burnaby (formerly the Gai Paree) hosting a gala New Year's celebration, 1979. Item no. 480-712
Length
00:09:22
Names
Lawson, Doreen A.
Emmott, Alan H
Swangard Stadium
Subjects
Public Services - Municipal Services
Planning
Industries
Geographic Features - Parks
Buildings - Recreational
Interviewer
Fowler, Rod
Interview Date
April 4, 1990
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Severin "Sev" Morin, conducted by Rod Fowler. Sev Morin was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Sev Morin’s banquet hall, restaurant and night club business on Kingsway, originally named the “Gai Paree Supper Club” (1947-1976) and later “Severin’s” (1976-1985) and “Diego’s” (1985-1994), its function as a Burnaby landmark, and the entertainment and political people he met through his business. He also describes his many volunteer activities in Burnaby, including member of the SFU Senate, Rotary Club, Variety Club and Telethon, fund raising for Burnaby Hospital, and tourism related groups, and his political work for the federal Liberal party. He talks about his parents’ origins, the lives of his brothers Rudy and Rene, and the family’s involvement in establishing the “Gai Paree”. He also shares his views about the business and cultural development of Burnaby. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.
Biographical Notes
Severin “Sev” Rene Morin was born September 21, 1927, in Bonneville, Alberta, to Rene Pierre Morin (1878-1963) and Anne Marie (nee Lachiver) Morin (1886-1956). Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morin and their son Rene Francois (1905-1954) immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta, from France in 1913, where Rene Pierre Morin worked for the C.N.R. and a second son Adolphe “Rudy” Ferdinand (1922-1969) was born, followed by their third son Severin. In 1943, after R.P. Morin retired, the family moved to Burnaby to a house on Sperling Avenue. Sometime earlier the two older Morin brothers found work in Trail at the smelter and developed musical careers. In 1946/47 the Morin family purchased property on Kingsway and built a banquet hall, the “Gai Paree Supper Club”. Sev and Rudy Morin managed the club and Rene F. Morin moved to Burnaby to join them with his band. The supper club, with its live music and dance floor, became a popular meeting place and wedding venue, eventually expanding into a restaurant and nightclub in the 1970s. The “Gai Paree” was renamed “Severin’s” in 1976 and “Diego’s” in 1985, closing finally in 1994. Sev Morin’s business life included three record stores which he owned with his friend Jack Cullen. Through these businesses Sev Morin was well known in the entertainment and hospitality industry. He and his restaurant also hosted political and social events that made the restaurant a community landmark. Sev Morin contributed many volunteer hours to community and charitable organizations, including an appointment to the SFU Senate, fundraising for the Burnaby Hospital, Director of the Variety Club and Rotary Club, and consultant for a variety of tourism related ventures. He also was active in the federal Liberal Party. Sev Morin and his wife Pauline married in 1950 and had three children. Sev Morin died at age 86 on March 28, 2014.
Total Tracks
10
Total Length
00:56:44
Interviewee Name
Morin, Severin "Sev"
Interviewer Bio
Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.
Collection/Fonds
SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds
Series
Centennial Oral History project series
Transcript Available
Transcript available
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.
Images
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport31535
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
26053
Meeting Date
21-Sep-1970
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
53
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
26053
Meeting Date
21-Sep-1970
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
53
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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Erwin Swangard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45684
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erwin Swangard when he was a Better Burnaby Committee (BBC) aldermanic candidate in 1971. Swangard Stadium was named after him.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1971
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-578
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erwin Swangard when he was a Better Burnaby Committee (BBC) aldermanic candidate in 1971. Swangard Stadium was named after him.
Names
Swangard, Erwin
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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(a) Artificial Turf (b) Swangard Stadium Rental Rates

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport31190
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23162
Meeting Date
1-Feb-1971
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
7
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23162
Meeting Date
1-Feb-1971
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
7
Item No.
1
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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Swangard Stadium Rental Rates

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport30868
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23449
Meeting Date
10-May-1971
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
33
Item No.
8
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23449
Meeting Date
10-May-1971
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
33
Item No.
8
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
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Canada Summer Games Contract for Consultants' Services - Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport29684
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22210
Meeting Date
4-Apr-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
23
Item No.
13
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22210
Meeting Date
4-Apr-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
23
Item No.
13
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport28959
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22904
Meeting Date
6-Nov-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
72
Item No.
11
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22904
Meeting Date
6-Nov-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
72
Item No.
11
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport28937
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22934
Meeting Date
14-Nov-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
74
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
22934
Meeting Date
14-Nov-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
74
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Renovations to Track and Field - Swangard Stadium (1973 Canada Summer Games' Guarantee of Field Drainage Conditions after Renovations)

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport28873
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23008
Meeting Date
27-Nov-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
78
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23008
Meeting Date
27-Nov-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
78
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport28789
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23082
Meeting Date
18-Dec-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
83
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
23082
Meeting Date
18-Dec-1972
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
83
Item No.
4
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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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
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Funding of Extra Renovations to Swangard Stadium Necessitated by Canada Summer Games

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport27710
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21554
Meeting Date
9-Oct-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
75
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21554
Meeting Date
9-Oct-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
75
Item No.
15
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport27604
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21670
Meeting Date
5-Nov-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
83
Item No.
23
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21670
Meeting Date
5-Nov-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
83
Item No.
23
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport27435
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21796
Meeting Date
10-Dec-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
92
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
21796
Meeting Date
10-Dec-1973
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
92
Item No.
3
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport27213
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19236
Meeting Date
11-Feb-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
11
Item No.
10
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19236
Meeting Date
11-Feb-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
11
Item No.
10
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium Turf

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport27160
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19298
Meeting Date
25-Feb-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
15
Item No.
22
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19298
Meeting Date
25-Feb-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
15
Item No.
22
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport26939
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19483
Meeting Date
16-Apr-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
29
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19483
Meeting Date
16-Apr-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
29
Item No.
5
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport26904
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19549
Meeting Date
29-Apr-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
33
Item No.
30
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19549
Meeting Date
29-Apr-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
33
Item No.
30
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport26715
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19687
Meeting Date
10-Jun-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
43
Item No.
29
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19687
Meeting Date
10-Jun-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
43
Item No.
29
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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Swangard Stadium and Community Recreation Facilities Fund Act

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport26658
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19765
Meeting Date
24-Jun-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
47
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Report ID
19765
Meeting Date
24-Jun-1974
Format
Council - Manager's Report
Manager's Report No.
47
Item No.
7
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
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