Abdul G. Pirbhai interview : [Buchanan, 1977]
- T0127:0002
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- 1977 [date recorded]
SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Abdul G. Pirbhai : segregation of integration for the Ismaili community PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Abdul G. Pirbhai discusses jobs in the real estate business. Lion's Club. Treatment of elderly in Canada and in Uganda. Comparison of teaching in Canada and in Uganda. Comparison of society i;n general, between the two countries. Reasons for non-involvement with Ismailis in Vancouver. Comments on standard of education in Canada and in Uganda, and poor pronunciation of English in Canada. In;stances of discrimination. TRACK 2: Sports activities: Hollyburn Country Club. Music: sitar, classical music. Children's musical education. Missing warm ocean waters. Thinks of himself as East Africa;n rather than Ugandan. North American "Indian" a misnomer. Affluence the main difference between Canada and Uganda. Why Ismailis refuse to go on welfare in Canada.;