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New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Paldi, British Columbia

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

April is Sikh Heritage Month, and Historica Canada is marking it with the release of a new Heritage Minute.

Key Points: 
  • April is Sikh Heritage Month, and Historica Canada is marking it with the release of a new Heritage Minute.
  • This new Heritage Minute is the first to highlight the history of South Asian Canadians.
  • South Asian men began immigrating to British Columbia at the turn of the 20th century, with many working at lumber camps.
  • The Paldi Heritage Minute was made possible through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.