Stories

The Complexity in ‘Where Are You From?’

I lived at the same address throughout my American childhood, but neither of my Chinese-born parents could say exactly where they were from.  By Vanessa Hua 阅读简体中文版 閱讀繁體中文版     When I asked my father...

Unlocking family secrets

Siblings’ quest to find out more about their Chinese parents’ complicated pasts.  by Florence Hwang In 2006, 81-year-old Nellie Wong placed a framed cheque stub for $20,000 on her end table. At the...

Vancouver’s fight to save its struggling Chinatown one of many playing out across Canada

In the face of gentrification, and economic pressures, residents and advocates are trying to revitalize neighbourhoods.  by Yvette Brend     William Liu grew up near his family’s frozen dim sum...

The rise and fall of Chinatown: The hidden history of displacement you were never told

For the people who love Chinatown, a piece of this place only lives in memory.  By Kathryn Mannie   Chinatown’s steady decline as a hub of culture and economy in recent years comes as no surprise to...

The video of the member of Canadian parliament Chandra Arya recognizing Chinese Freemasons of Canada on its 160th anniversary

“I wish to congratulate the Chinese Freemasons of Canada on its 160th anniversary. In the 1800s, thousands of Chinese arrived in Canada to work on railroads, forestry and gold mines. They played a...

The Chinese Community Has Played a Vital Role in Shaping Newfoundland’s Cultural & Economic Fabric

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pEUiVbh3MI Senator Ravalia gave a speech in support of Senator Woo’s inquiry calling the attention of the Senate to the one-hundredth anniversary of the Chinese...

From the 2017 Convocation Speech by Senator Murray Sinclair

Forty years ago, on my first day of law, I was sitting in a discussion circle with classmates, and we were asking ourselves why we were in law. Some talked about wanting to make lots of money. Some...

Mid-Autumn Festival a time of family and food for Vancouverites

Lanterns, mooncakes, and families coming together to feast remain traditions in Chinese and Vietnamese households in Vancouver By Deanna Cheng     Vancouver residents reflect on their holiday memories...

Systemic racism: What it looks like in Canada and how do we fight it?

A brief overview of systemic racism, its manifestation in Canada, its impact on Chinese Canadians, and strategies to address it. By Dannie Fan What is Systemic Racism? When one considers racism, one...