In case you missed it: watch PCHC-MoM Director Henry Yu’s talk “A Seat at the Table.” Professor Henry Yu, a member of the UBC History Department and Principal of St. John’s College, presents an overview of the systemic discrimination experienced by Chinese immigrants to Canada, mixing his own family’s story with the broader history of … Continue reading
(Note: Due to COVID-19, this dinner is currently postponed to a later date. All tickets will be honoured at the postponed date). The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC’s 2020 Annual Celebratory Dinner will honour the award-winning author, historian, and archivist Paul Yee. This evening will showcase Paul’s remarkable list of contributions to Chinese Canadian … Continue reading
Did you know that there is a restored 1920 village in Burnaby? It is inside the Burnaby Village Museum which currently houses the “Across the Pacific” exhibition that explores the deep roots Chinese-Canadians planted in Burnaby. PCHC-MoM is very pleased to have the curator Denise Fong personally guide us through the exhibition. As she can only take … Continue reading
Mrs Angela Keung, Chair of MVOH Steering Committee, was assisted by Harb Gill and Winnie Cheung of PCHC in officially launching the trans-Pacific Cantonese Opera Project “MVOH” by hitting the ceremonial gong in Metro Vancouver on May1. Also featured in this photo are community leaders and scholars, including Drs. Elizabeth and Graham Johnson who were … Continue reading
At the end of August 2016 PCHC organized an exclusive event for members and active volunteers: a tour of the Chung Collection led by the collector himself, Dr. Wallace Chung. Dr. Chung told special anecdotes regarding many artefacts in his collection, and provided historical context concerning the Canadian Pacific Railway, Chinese-Canadian immigration to Canada, and … Continue reading
PCHC is offering an exclusive event–a guided tour of UBC’s Chung Collection with the collector himself Dr. Wallace Chung–for our active Volunteers and Members! If you are an active volunteer or member and haven’t received an email invite, please update your contact with Eleanor at pchcmom.intern@gmail.com. Pre-register soon as spots are limited! Date and … Continue reading
The Gold Mountain River Rafting Tour is happening once again! Set out on an amazing journey to discover what remains of the early Chinese Canadian migrants in the Nlaka’pamux territory of the Lytton First Nations, as early migrants came up the Fraser River during the Gold Rush. Date: July 28 – 29, 2016 Locations: Chinese … Continue reading
Yesterday, October 27th, the PCHC-MoM Society led a guided tour of the Gold Rush! El Dorado in BC exhibition at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria. The fascinating exhibit included wonderful interactive displays and artefacts relating to the Chinese worker and migrant experience in the gold rush. Thanks to Tzu-I Chung for being our host! … Continue reading
Interested in Chinese Canadian and First Nations history? One of PCHC-MoM’s board members and UBC History Professor Henry Yu is leading a Gold Mountain River Tour in collaboration with researchers and members of the Lytton First Nation! This will be an extremely exciting and informative trip for anyone who would like to learn more about early … Continue reading
