The following article was written by Todd Wong for the “Times Colonist” on October 25th. The article was originaly published at the link here: http://www.timescolonist.com/family-stories-live-on-through-our-museums-1.2372544 Family stories live on through our museums TODD WONG / FOR TIMES COLONIST OCTOBER 25, 2016 12:01 AM Conservator Lisa Bengston puts the finishing touches on the seats of a 1903 … Continue reading
In the following link, “Museum Conversations with Janice Li”, Janice Li of Project 40 Conducts an interview with PCHC-MoM Director Tineke Hellwig and Coordinator Eleanor Munk about PCHC-MoM’s dream! PCHC’s interview is episode 5 of Janice Li’s “Museum Conversations” series. http://www.projectx40.com/blog40/2016/2/26/museum-conversations-with-janice-li-ep-5-monthly-takeover Continue reading
Here you will find an introduction to the PCHC-MoM Society, outlining our dream, vision, and mission. To read the pdf please click here. Continue reading
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 National Centre Needed to Celebrate Pacific Immigrants by Ingrid Parent and Henry Yu, Vancouver Sun February 26, 2011 The federal government recently announced the designation of Pier 21 in Halifax as Canada’s National Immigration Museum. We applaud this recognition of the importance of immigrants to the development of Canadian society. However, we … Continue reading
From the Globe and Mail, March 18, 2010 LAURA MADOKORO We need to extend Pier 21 across Canada In announcing a National Museum of Immigration in this month’s Throne Speech, the Harper government declared: “Our identities are bound up in the stories of ancestors from hundreds of lands.” For this reason, the Conservatives want Pier 21, … Continue reading
