Faculty of ArtNew Exhibition on Photographer Yucho Chow
UBC INSTRCC is proud to be a partner of Chinatown Through a Wide Lens: The Hidden Photographs of Yucho Chow, a new exhibition that features the work of Vancouver’s first Chinese photographer between 1906-1949 in the heart of Chinatown. The exhibition will be open from Saturday, May 4 to Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum, 555 Columbia St. To learn more about this project, including how to identify a Yucho Chow photo that could be in our family’s collection, visit the website here.
A poster for the exhibition is available here.
Film release of “Gold Mountain: The True Story of the BC Gold Rush”
A new short film entitled Gold Mountain: The True Story of the BC Gold Rush, which tells the story of early Chinese migrants who came to work in the BC Gold Rush, has just been by Telus Storyhive. Professor Henry Yu, Principal of St. John’s College, is one of the featured interviewees. The film is available for viewing online here.
Director: Chester Sit
Length: 13:08 mins.
Synopsis: In the late 1800s, before Canada was even a country, an influx of Chinese immigrants came to the B.C. region in search of gold. What they found instead would build communities and pathways for future Chinese-Canadians.
UBC History Department Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Henry Yu
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Journeys of Hope – Central Library Book Launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of Journeys of Hope: Challenging Discrimination and Building on Vancouver Chinatown’s Legacies! Created through a continued partnership between the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia, this book is an indication of both partners’ commitments to collaboratively plan and develop a UNESCO World Heritage Status application for Vancouver’s Chinatown.
This edition builds on the commemorative version unveiled at the Vancouver City Council’s special meeting in Chinatown on April 22, 2018, capturing the historical moment when the City formally apologized for its past involvement in the discrimination and racism against early Chinese Canadian immigrants and their families.
Written in both English and Chinese, Journeys of Hope reaffirms the importance of multilingual engagement in community building, outreach, and education.
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: 7:00 – 8:30PM
Location:
Alice MacKay Room, Central Library
350 West Georgia St.
All are welcome, and no registration is required. Books will be available for sale and signing for the special launch price of $40.00.
This event is sponsored by the Vancouver Public Library and the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC.
Province of BC and City of Vancouver Announce Commitment to Chinatown UNESCO Application
On September 17, 2018, the Premier of BC, John Horgan, and the Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing the Province to work with Vancouver on obtaining UNESCO World Heritage status for Vancouver Chinatown. In conjunction, work towards the building of a museum in Chinatown that would tell the stories of Chinese Canadian history.
Speakers at the MOU announcement event included Minister George Chow (MC), Elder Larry Grant of Musqueam, Premier John Horgan, Mayor Gregor Robertson, and His Honour Judge Bill Yee (the first Chinese Canadian elected to Vancouver City Council and former Provincial Court judge). Also among them was Sarah Ling, President of the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC and member of UBC Chinatown. To read a copy of Sarah’s speech, click here.
UBC Arts Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Exploring the Heritage of Chinese Migration
“Twenty UBC students travelled to China this summer to participate in a UBC Global Seminar exploring the heritage of Chinese migration. Now, the students are bringing their research home to share with local heritage organizations and communities.”
Click here to read the full article.
