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
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival was outstanding this year! PCHC members and friends were present at a large number of films this year, including international and Canadian shorts, Mixed Match, #TheLastSmile, #Tyrus, and PCHC’s co-presented film #AllOurFathersRelations. Congratulations to all filmmakers and VAFF crew on your excellent achievements, and a special congrats to all winners of … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that PCHC will be a partner for the screening of Sarah Ling and Al Yoshizawa’s new film, All Our Father’s Relations, on Sunday November 6th, 2016 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas Vancouver. This film follows Elder Larry Grant and Howard Grant and their mixed Chinese and First Nations family and … Continue reading
Asian Canadians on Lekwungen Territories: Race, Indigeneity, and the Transpacific Monday, November 7 – Registration Open! Asian Canadians and First Nations have been interacting in Victoria area for over 150 years, and we want to hear their stories, bitter or sweet. Join the ACVI team and guest speakers John Adams, Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Ann-Lee and Gordon … 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
Last week PCHC-MoM members had the honour of being invited to a historic event at the Musqueam Cultural Centre, celebrating the past, present, and future relationship between Chinese and First Nations peoples. The event brought together community members, Chinese Canadian associations, individuals with historic links to the Chinese Market Gardens formerly at Musqueam, and political dignitaries, … 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
