This interview is part of the “Caste in Canada” oral history project. “Caste in Canada” comprises interviews with nineteen Canadians of Dalit background, documenting their histories, experiences, and understanding of the implications of caste in Canada. The subject of this interview is Manjit Bains and Surjit Bains. Manjit Bains is the Chairperson of the Women’s Empowerment Committee of the Chetna Association of Canada. Surjit Bains is the Treasurer of the Chetna Association of Canada. This interview is divided into two segments and includes two promotional videos. In this interview, Surjit and Manjit Bains speak about their experiences of immigration to Canada, the teachings of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and the significance of speaking up against caste discrimination.
Bains et al. (Thu,) studied this question.