Links & Resources:
Asian Canadian Research
Links
- Links provided by University of British Columbia Library (compiled by Allan Cho)
- Links provided by Chinese Canadian National Council
- Link to Road to Justice Website
Links
provided by University of British Columbia Library
General History of Asian
Canadians
Subject Resources for Asian Canadian Studies at UBC Library
This Asian Canadian subject guide lists selected print and electronic information sources available to University of British Columbia faculty, students, and staff.
Chung Collection at the University
of British Columbia
In 1999, the Chung family made an exceptional gift to the University
of British Columbia Library, with their donation of The Wallace
B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection.
In making a generous gift of this unique and extensive research collection, Dr. Chung gives back to Canada something of what he and his family have gained since his grandfather came from China to settle in Victoria more than 100 years ago. See section on Museums.
Chinese Canadian Research
Collection / Edgar Wickberg (collector)
- Compiled by Christopher Hives (1986)
Chinese Canadian Research Collection
/ Edgar Wickberg (collector) - 1885-1979, 1984 1996. 7.53 m of
textual records and other materials.
The Chinese Canadian Collection grew out of a number of research
projects undertaken by three UBC professors, Edgar Wickberg (History),
Graham Johnson (Anthropology) and William Willmott (Sociology),
which culminated in the publication of the book From China to
Canada: A History of the Chinese Community in Canada (1982).
Part of a series of social histories devoted to the study of
various ethnic groups in Canada, the book was published in association
with the Department of the Secretary of State. Also contributing
to the book and the background research were Harry Con (Vancouver
Chinatown businessman) and R.J. Con who, until the time of his
death, served with the Secretary of State.
- Online Digital Collections
INSTRCC Student Video projects
From India to Victoria
By: Sonia Samra and Jasmesh Dosanjh
May 2008
Running time: 11 mins
The film explores the history of the first Sikhs that migrated to Victoria in the early 20th century. It's told through the grandchildren of Bachan Singh Bains, who was one of the first Sikhs that arrived in Victoria in 1904. It's especially poignant as it also provides insight on the type of work that was available to Sikhs during that time, and also how his children and grandchildren grew up in a more racially-heightened society.
Anderson
Zhen: Art, Identity and Diaspora
By: Jim Wu
May 2008
Running time: 8 minutes
This film focuses on the Chinese artist Anderson Zhen and his
philosophies on what constitutes Chinese art, his desires to
promote a positive image of Chinese aesthetics, and his thoughts
on the similarities and differences of "Chinese" and
"Western" art.
Interview
with a Korean Pastor
By: Hyun Jin Chun
May 2008
Running time: 10 minutes
This film centers on the senior Korean Pastor, Cho Yung Tak,
and his journey from North Korea to South Korea and finally to
Vancouver. It explores not only the conditions which have brought
him to Vancouver to practice, but it also provides insight on
the social conditions of how early second generation Koreans
grew up in Vancouver. It also touches upon the increasing numbers
of Korean immigrants within the past 20 years, and the repercussions
this have had on the Korean culture in Canada.
From
Issei to Sansei
By: Alejandro Yoshizawa
April 2008
Running time: 61 minutes
In this film, Alejandro explores the history of his grandfather,
Jim Yoshizawa, and tries to learn more about his life as a Japanese-Canadian
through the knowledge of his existing relatives. The film was
screened at the Japanese Canadian Redress Anniversary conference
in 2008.
The Canadian Pacific
Railway Photograph Collection
Comprises images depicting the history of the CPR in British
Columbia. These images provide a fascinating insight into the
role of the railway in the development of the province. The pictures
portray rural and urban railway stations; railway bridges that
are true engineering feats reaching out across the challenging
topography of the province; the workers who laid the tracks and
manned the locomotives; the passengers who travelled on the railway;
and a myriad of buildings, hotels, yards, and ships, all of which
were part of the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia.
The pictures were captured by various photographers and they
range in date from the 1880s to the 1950s
Nanaimo
Chinatowns Project
In 1997, Dr. Imogene Lim received funding from British Columbia
Heritage Trust to research the history of Chinese Canadians in
Nanaimo, B.C. The research began with the assistance of Colleen
Stuart, who was then Dr. Lim's student; she was hired as a researcher
for the project. In addition, Qun Chen was employed as a translator
for a number of the historic Chinese documents. Since then, others
have been involved in making this project a success. They include
Nancy Jones, Kelly Muir, Nathanael de Jager, and Brent Lee. Brent,
in particular, is to be thanked for making the "bells and
whistles" of this website actually work. Malaspina University-College
continues to support this project as it evolves and develops.
Community Organizations
The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia is a non-profit, participatory provincial organization dedicated to broadening our shared understanding of history of the Chinese in British Columbia through research, documentation, preservation and education.
Asian Canadian Writer's Workshop
Assisting Asian Canadian writers in publishing and showcasing their work since 1969. Publisher of Ricepaper, the magazine about creative and inspirational Asian Canadians.
Asian Canadian Magazines
Schema
Magazine
Schema Magazine strives to reflect the most culturally mobile
and diverse generation of Canadians, the generation we've called Cultural
Navigators. We showcase their unique sensibilities, interests
and their pursuit of ethnic cool.
Using a new model for cultural identity, or "schema", we envision individuals as dynamic identities that move through a complex web of cultures. Cultural Navigators see themselves as the product of these networks, available to them through immigration, family roots, and residency in diverse cities all over the world. We explore this unique evolution and experience of Canada's diversity, and the things--be it food, music, art, film or comic books--that we seek out, enjoy and produce as part of our diverse daily lives. We call this innovation ethnic cool.
Ricepaper is a 13-year-old arts and lit quarterly that focuses on East Asian and Southeast Asian culture. Ricepaper accepts unsolicited submissions of up to eight previously unpublished poems, on any subject, in any form.
Links provided by Chinese Canadian National Council
Chinese Canadian Culture Online Project (CCCOP)
This exciting new online initiative aims to showcase emerging talents from Chinese Canadians across Canada. CCCOP brings together a special collection of exceptional work fusing together expressions of cross-cultural experiences, perspectives, thoughts, and ideas while merging the old and the new. Through this initiative, we hope to connect, listen, and share stories that instil pride and cultural understanding about our cultural heritage. The CCCOP encourages the public and the Chinese Canadian community to connect, interact and exchange cultural ideas, celebrating our uniqueness and diversity.
A project of the Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNC)
Asian Canadian Culture Online Project (ACCOP)
The Chinese Canadian National Council is proud to present the Asian Canadian Culture Online Project (ACCOP). This exciting new online initiative aims to showcase emerging talents from Asian Canadian youth. ACCOP brings together a special collection of exceptional work fusing together expressions of cross-cultural experiences, perspectives, thoughts, and ideas. Through this initiative, we hope to connect, listen and share our stories and to instil pride and cultural understanding about our cultural heritage. The ACCOP encourages the public and our diverse Asian Canadian communities to connect, interact and exchange cultural ideas, and to celebrate our uniqueness and diversity.
A project of the Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNC)
Chinese Canadian 150 Years Culture Online Project (CC150)
This exciting new online project showcases writers, musicians, videographers and artists in the Chinese Canadian community. CC150 brings together a special collection of exceptional work, based on the theme of 150 years of continuous Chinese community in Canada with many submissions from youth.
Through this community-based effort, we hope to provide a venue to share our experiences and our stories and to instil pride and cultural understanding. We encourage the public and Chinese Canadian communities to connect, interact and to build understanding and respect for diversity.
A project of the Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNC)
A background, history and other information related to the campaign.