This film chronicles that 2013 journey of Kehar Sing Aujla and his wife as they travelled to India on vacation. The visit included a trip to the town of Ledo in North-East India, where the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre is located. In the film, Aujla describes the trip and the work he oversaw at the Ledo …
This film chronicles that 2013 journey of Kehar Sing Aujla and his wife as they travelled to India on vacation. The visit included a trip to the town of Ledo in North-East India, where the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre is located. In the film, Aujla describes the trip and the work he oversaw at the Ledo Mine Rescue Centre when he was Superintendent of the Coal Mines Rescue Department in India. His visit with friends and trip to a local Sikh holy place is also included in the film.
History
Kehar Singh Aujla is originally from the Western part of India. He and his wife immigrated to Canada in 1996 to be closer to his son and his family in Burnaby. Aujla worked in the coal mining industry in India for 40 years starting in 1951. He passed his management exam in 1960, and spent 23 years working with a coal mine rescue organization. Since moving to Burnaby he has received recognition for his commitment to volunteer work, receiving eight awards between 2006 and 2016, including being selected as Burnaby's Citizen of the Year for 2011. His volunteering has included work with Volunteer Grandparents, Burnaby Citizen Support Services, Burnaby Village Museum, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, BMO Marathon, Breast Cancer Association, and at the Sukh Sagar Gurdwara.
His awards include the Gerontology Award from SFU, 2011 Citizen of the year from the City of Burnaby, Top 25 Immigrant of 2012 by Canadian Immigrants and Royal Bank of Canada, The Life Time Sewa Award by Sukh Sagar Sikh Temple of New Westminster, Best Community Service Award by Vaisakhi Gala of Surrey, Best Community Service Award by Age Care and News Leader, Sovereign Medal by Governor General of Canada, Above and Beyond Award by Fraser Health, Early Bird Award by Volunteer Resources of Burnaby General Hospital.
Photograph of Darwin Lai and Iku Yeh, two volunteers with the St. John Ambulance, in uniform and pretending to administer CPR to a medical dummy, as a promotion for the St. John Ambulance CPR-a-thon.
Photograph of Darwin Lai and Iku Yeh, two volunteers with the St. John Ambulance, in uniform and pretending to administer CPR to a medical dummy, as a promotion for the St. John Ambulance CPR-a-thon.
Table of War Gases - Booklet -- [1942]. Short informative booklet about war gases, how to recognize them, what to do when gassed and first aid treatment. The booklet was compiled by the Scientific Adviser on Chemical Warfare for the Office of the Director of Civil Air Raid Precautions in accordance with the Minister of Pensions and National Health. The pamphlet was printed by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942. The booklet measures 13cm x 21.5cm.
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Charles Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Air Raid Precautions for Animals - Booklet -- [1942]. Booklet 5, part of the Air Raid Precautions House Hold Series; 23 p.; stapled spine. The booklet provides information on what to expect if an air raid occurs and how to care for both urban and agricultural animals during an attack. The booklet was published by the authority of Hon. J.A. MacKenzie, Minister of Pensions and National Health in accordance with the Civil Air Raid Precautions. The booklet issued under the direction of Hon. R. J. Manion, Director of Civil Air Raid Precaustions and was printed in Ottawa by Edmond Cloutier "Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty" in 1942.
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Booklet: "First Aid"; picture on cover of three men attending to man who is lying down; colours are blue, grey, white; hand-stamped in red on right side "E.A. Gledhill, Agent" "Pr---" (rest of stamp is over dark blue area); "Published by The Prudential Insurance Company of America"; pages include black and white photographs
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Booklet: "First Aid to the Injured"; black cover, silver printing; picture of St. John Ambulance Association insignia; "Issued by The Department of Militia and Defence" "Canada"; 1915, reprint 1917; with loose pages
Object History
Item was referred to by Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions unit in South Burnaby during the 1940s.
Item is a photograph of men seated in rows. Harold Winch can be seen in the last row. This photograph may be related to Winch's work on one of three defence committees during the 1960s. This may be the same aircraft carrier pictured in photograph BV013.12.84.
Item is a photograph of men seated in rows. Harold Winch can be seen in the last row. This photograph may be related to Winch's work on one of three defence committees during the 1960s. This may be the same aircraft carrier pictured in photograph BV013.12.84.
Item is a photograph of a meeting of a House of Commons Defence Committee. Harold Winch, identified in the photograph, sat on three defence committees during the 1960s.
Item is a photograph of a meeting of a House of Commons Defence Committee. Harold Winch, identified in the photograph, sat on three defence committees during the 1960s.
Card of safety pins, torn off at top; blue border, ivory border, white oval has red circle in centre and printed in white is "See that Hump", printed at lower edge "Rust? Never!!"; 9 pins on card, 3 sizes; on reverse is list of other products available; torn-off part has red, blue printing "De Long", "Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping" seal; one pin attached; "Assorted"; ivory border corners and top of white oval at torn edge; other products noted on reverse side; c. 1940s
Object History
Owner of artifact Harry Charles Cutress was a longtime resident of Burnaby who was a volunteer member of Burnaby ARP.
Civil Defence Canada - Certificate -- [1945]. Certificate awarded to Herbert Russell Parsons as a volunteer worker for Civil Defence in the war. In the middle of the certificate is a gold seal from the Department of Veteran Affairs. The certificate is dated September 5, 1945.
Object History
The Government of Canada issued these certificates to the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) volunteers who served during the Second World War. Mr. Herbert Parsons served as a ARP Warden in the Jubilee area of South Burnaby.
Chemical Warfare Agents - Chart -- [194-]. Chart prepared by the Office of Civilian Defense in the U.S.A. titled Chemical Warfare Agents, Reference and Training Chart. The chart was furnished with the compliments of Laucks Laboratories Limited, Analytical and Consulting Chemists on Howe Street, Vancouver. The chart identifies the names and symbols of chemicals, forms, odor, physiological effect, tactical class, protection, first aid, persistence, field neutralization and general instructions for various chemicals used in warfare. The chart measures 46cm x 35cm.
Object History
Item was used by Harry Charles Cutress who was an active member of the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) in South Burnaby.
Item consists of a Civil Defence of Canada certificate to certify Ray Fleming as a "Volunteer Worker for Civil Defence in the War against the German Reich and the other Axis Powers..."
Item consists of a Civil Defence of Canada certificate to certify Ray Fleming as a "Volunteer Worker for Civil Defence in the War against the German Reich and the other Axis Powers..."
City of Burnaby informational film regarding the launch of a new warming centre for the community. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley explains how the city has consolidated two of it's smaller warming centres (Kensington and Swanguard) and opened a new larger one inside the Burnaby Lake Arena. The mayor exp…
City of Burnaby informational film regarding the launch of a new warming centre for the community. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley explains how the city has consolidated two of it's smaller warming centres (Kensington and Swanguard) and opened a new larger one inside the Burnaby Lake Arena. The mayor explains the set up and precautions that have been taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
History
Video taken by the City of Burnaby Marketing Department in 2020. The original intent of the clip was to produce communications about the pandemic and changes throughout the City that residents needed to be aware of.
Item is a photograph of members of a federal defence committee with uniformed officers. Harold Winch, pictured in the photograph, sat on three defence committees during the 1960s.
Item is a photograph of members of a federal defence committee with uniformed officers. Harold Winch, pictured in the photograph, sat on three defence committees during the 1960s.
Item is a photograph of Harold Winch with two men on board an aircraft carrier. One man's nametag says "W Dupre." This may be the aircraft carrier "Bonny" identified in photograph BV013.12.91. This photograph may be related to Harold Winch's work on one of three defence committees during the 1960s.
Item is a photograph of Harold Winch with two men on board an aircraft carrier. One man's nametag says "W Dupre." This may be the aircraft carrier "Bonny" identified in photograph BV013.12.91. This photograph may be related to Harold Winch's work on one of three defence committees during the 1960s.