Mr Jack Gin telling those gathered about #FredLee , #ChineseCanadian soldier from #Kamloops who likely died at #Hill70 . #FindingFreddieLee
So proud to stand alongside our #ChineseCanadian #Veterans . Many sacrificed with their lives and stepped up to serve our country even when they weren't afforded the same rights as other Canadians of that time. #Heros #ProudImmigrants #Veterans Day Vancouver Police
My dad, Howard Grant, son of a Chinese Immigrant and Musqueam matriarch. His strength, humility, and love have positively impacted myself, and many others. He is my teacher, role model, and best friend #Musqueamterritory #firstnations #chinesecanadian #indigenouscanada xʷməθkʷəy̓əm | Musqueam Indian Band
#ChineseCanadian #restaurants are a staple of Canadian small town life — where through ingenuity, Chinese Canadians have thrived despite systemic discrimination. Lok Ki-Mak (chef owner, Lee’s Village #Steinbach ) shares his story in our latest
#PreservesPodcast episode.
Today marks 100 years of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923.
[ #chinesecanadian #chineseexclusionact1923 #1923exclusionact #chineseimmigration #cidocumentation #humiliationday #july1st #gentrification #displacement #discrimination ]
Great to meet a lot of people who are interested in #ChineseCanadian history at the Chinatown Festival and share about #UBC initiatives in #ChinatownYVR . #INSTRCC #ACAM
{1/2} We are thrilled to announce Rivers Have Mouths (Jun 12-Sep 12), the first of 2 art exhibitions from the public art program: Solidarity, which brings together local #Indigenous & #ChineseCanadian artists.
For more info visit solidarity2021.ca
Beautiful Spring calm at the Garden #ChinatownYVR #BeyondPender #ChineseCanadian Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Heritage Vancouver
Here at the launch of the provincial #chinesecanadian museum project office in #chinatownyvr . It’s been a pleasure to be a part of the process as a working group member. Now with a project office, we hope for further public input.
(Great view of the speakers here 😂)
Fortunate as a #chinesecanadian to have two New Years to celebrate. My intention for the year of the rat is to be kinder to myself. As an entrepreneur #yeg media #yeg pr consultant and a mom there often isn’t enough time. Today I booked a trip! #yeg #happynewyear
Agnes Wong of Whitecourt, Alberta assembles a sten gun being produced by the Small Arms Ltd. plant during the Second World War (1944).
*LAC RG53*
#secondworldwar #canada #chinese canadian #chinese #ww2 #history #warhistory
Excited to work at the opening ceremony of Canada's first Chinese Canadian Museum Chinese Canadian Museum this morning! Patrick Chan Patrick Chan Canadian figure skating champion will be our event emcee!
#ChineseCanadian #Museum #History #Canada
Its official! A Seat at the Table, MOV's newest feature exhibition, is now open to the public. Learn more about this exciting new landmark exhibition + reserve tickets: bit.ly/3pAruNE
#ASeatattheTableBC #AtMOV #一席之地 #NewExhibition #Museumofvancouver #ChineseCanadian
Happy #ChineseNewYear to our #ChineseCanadian #OPP officers and community members across #Ontario . May the new year bring you good health, luck and prosperity
Jean Lumb the first Chinese Canadian woman & restauranteur to receive the Order of Canada. Most notably, she was recognized for her pivotal role in changing Canada’s immigration laws that separated Chinese families.
#womenshistorymonth #officialbtwa #chinesecanadian #diversity
Happy #AsianHeritageMonth ! We're the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, Canada's permanent exhibit space dedicated to sharing stories from the #ChineseCanadian journey.
We're excited to share with you two amazing stories in aviation - one from the 1930s, and one from today.
On this day in #ChineseCanadian history, Vivienne Poy became the first person of Asian ancestry to become a Senator in the Canadian Senate. She remained in office until 2012, having served 14 years.
Learn More: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/viv…
Holding my latest coauthored book “Celebration”, at the fall session of our Province’s Multicultural Advisory Council with Min. Ravi Kahlon & fellow council members. Book documents notable Chinese British Columbians #BCHistory Ravi Kahlon #ChinatownYVR #ChineseCanadian UBC ACAM
A sneak peak of 'Reflection of Identities' by artist Kee Toy Joseph, which will be on display in A Seat at the Table at MOV - opening November 19, 2020 #AtMOV - bit.ly/2HwZMQZ
#ASeatAtTheTableBC #一席之地 #ChineseCanadian #Staytuned #NewAtMOV