British Columbia History

A Seat at the Table Chinese immigration and British Columbia

Stories of Chinese immigration and settlement are not a sidebar of British Columbia history; they are BC history. A Seat at the Table focusses on the experiences of Chinese immigrants in

British Columbia beginning 200 years ago and traces their interactions and relationships with Indigenous peoples and with other immigrant communities over time. Through this process, the project generates fresh perspectives on BC’s history and highlights the significant role that

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