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Introduction

1. Historical Chinese Language Materials in British Columbia.
2. Federation of Chinese Canadians in Scarborough.
3. Mississauga Southern Chinese Baptist Church.
4. Ming Pao Daily News.

5. Chinese Canadian Military Museum.
6. Chinese Canadian Heritage Fund.
7. Chinatown Vancouver Online.

Introduction. Chinese in Canada's Pacific Northwest and in urban areas of Canada further east like Toronto have a rich, fascinating and instructive social history.

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Ca-1. Eleanor YUEN Webmaster & Head, Asian Library Historical Chinese Language Materials in British Columbia The University of British Columbia 1871 West Mall Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2 Canada Phone: + 604 822-5905 Fax: + 604 822-0650 URL: www.sfu.ca/davidlamcentre/hclmbc/	STUDENT PERSPECTIVES on Historical Chinese Language Materials in British Columbia: "This is a unique and useful resource for people interested in the past, present, and future of Chinese immigrants to the province. The site includes extensive archives of documentary value, links to diverse and rare images, information on the history of Chinese immigrants in British Columbia, maps and online tours of Chinatowns in BC, and valuable links to Chinese religious and secular organizations in the province. It not only creates a valuable social network for Chinese residing in the farthest west of Canada's provinces, it also could potentially assist non-Chinese in learning about the valuable Chinese presence in the region. The web pages are written in both simplified and traditional Chinese characters, as well as in the English language. Thus, the site is of merit for non-Chinese and Chinese from either the Republic of China on Taiwan or the People's Republic of China on the mainland. "This website reflects the traditional Chinese attitude of emphasizing the value of preserving documents. By understanding the past, living in the present, and preparing for the future, this website is a comprehensive overview of the lives of countless Chinese individuals in British Columbia" — Sara E. Rigas, Eron D. Leu, and Micah R. Wallin, students, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2005. Return to top of Canada. "As the group above points out, 'preserving their past through written records' may be one of essential cultural practices of Chinese people and something traditional Chinese value has cherished. By keeping their own writing, I think Chinese immigrants can preserve their identity as 'Chinese' over generations and also inform those who do not about them of 'who they are'. "This thorough overall review of an extensive website notes that it is an important source of information for both Chinese and non-Chinese, especially so with the content in English, traditional Chinese, and simplified Chinese. They carefully note that this website highlights the 'traditional Chinese attitude of placing great emphasis on the value and necessity of the preservation of documents'. "By pointing out the main features of this website and by listing major points and links within the website, the summary above provides an almost complete picture. This makes it easy to read and decide if this website was of interest. While focusing on what the members considered to be central, they do not neglect other topics provided by the site" — David Nguyen, Yuki Amagai, Megan K. Kanemaru, Bjorn John Y. Ramos, and Kristin M. Yogi, students, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320c, Spring 2005. Return to top of Canada."This website reaches out to both the Chinese and non-Chinese communities and enriches both communities with Chinese culture and language. It gives Chinese-Canadians a way of knowing a little about their history and provides a basis for their cultural growth. Chinese people can find out information on their ancestors, and tourists can receive information on the various Chinatowns in British Columbia. It includes archives with records on Chinese genealogy; Chinese pioneers in Canada, photographs of the Vancouver Chinatown and different Chinese families and their records; and other valuable material. "Links on this website take the user to biographical information on Chinese individuals and families and also to various Chinese organizations and associations based in British Columbia. This site even provides you with contact information for some of these Chinese organizations and associations and also information on the different Chinatowns in British Columbia. From this website you can see how profound the Chinese influence is in Canada" — Naomi A. Pasi, Sandy D. Penn, and David Chong Hyun Lee, students, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2005. Return to top of Canada."Their review was similar to the first one above, particularly in regards to how the site is beneficial to the Chinese Canadian community, as well as others. They also suggested how to make the website more helpful to researchers and tourists. But the overview might have been broader. "In any case, the "Chinese Language Materials in British Columbia" website could be better organized. A permanent frame would facilitate navigation. This would give many visitors better access to the valuable data provided by the site" — David Nguyen, Yuki Amagai, Megan K. Kanemaru, Bjorn John Y. Ramos, and Kristin M. Yogi, students, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320c, Spring 2005. Return to top of Canada."This website is user-friendly to anyone curious about Chinese history. There is information about Chinese individuals, families and organizations in British Colombia. There are convenient links that give a tour of religion, language, and even the local Chinatown. Above all, this website highlights Chinese history in a different land" — Melissa Ann T. Lapastora, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320c, Spring 2005. Return to top of Canada. • "[D]atabase of over 11,200 records of archival materials with Chinese characters, virtual exhibitions of photo collections, over 500 digitised images and links to related materials and listings of organizations." • "The records and images are searchable on the Web by keywords in Chinese, English and Pinyin, supported by ECDict. To encourage and facilitate on-line inputting by archivists and researchers," the website offers "a template worksheet that is downloadable from the Web." • Seeking assistance from communities in which the "Historical Chinese Language Materials in British Columbia" is interested, loans of digitizable printed and photographic materials are solicited for this web library. • The "Chinatown in Cumberland" link was not working, as of 29 March 2005. • Also, sponsoring this web library are the Centre for Chinese Research at The University of British Columbia and the North America-China Research Programme at Simon Fraser University. • Has e-mail link. • Chinese and English. • Created 8 April 2003 or earlier. Date last updated not stated as of dates accessed (9 September 2003, 12 December 2004, 13 December 2004, 29 March 2005, 8 April 2005, 22 April 2005, 16 October 2005) — v.k.p. Return to top of Canada.
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Ca-2. Anthony KWOK Chairperson Steering Committee Kok Kwan SHUM Project Coordinator Federation of Chinese Canadians in Scarborough P. O. Box 27112 4190 Finch Avenue East Scarborough, Ontario M1S 4T7 Canada URL: www.interlog.com/~fccs/	STUDENT PERSPECTIVES on the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Scarborough: "Racial intolerance and racism have been the focus of struggles in which Scarborough's Chinese community has been engaged.....The community is also challenged with retaining its cultural heritage and language as it tries to blend with society" — David J. Hamm, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Canada."[According to the summary of struggles against anti-Chinese discrimination], World War II seemed to be a turning point.....[And] the successful denunciation of anti-Chinese hate literature in 1984, 1990 and 1994 by the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Scarborough illustrates the fact that Chinese communities abroad can face many difficulties and endure" — Guo Bin Yang, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Canada."The racism which Chinese faced in Canada is something that many Chinese all over the world can appreciate. The Chinese as a people have faced many trials, whether from demanding leaders or racist governments of new countries to which they have immigrated. However, as they went through these tough times, they always seem to emerge stronger. The retrieving of old resources as well as building new ones shows just how resilient they are.....At the same time, adapting too closely to a new culture can undermind the strength of Chinese culture" — David Chong Hung Lee, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2005. Return to top of Canada. • With 4 illustrated, linked pages on The Chinese in Canada: Past and Present: Historical Background, II: Cultural Aspects, The Chinese Community Today; and Challenge for the Community. List of printed reference materials. • Chinese began migrating to Canada around 1850. Yet stereotypes persist. Information on struggles against discrimination is included. Click on "View Slides" or on "Official FCCS Website" to find this section with dozens of aptly placed black-and-white and color photographs. The "Special" link leads to "Chinese Festivals," Chinese Folktales," "Immigrants in the New Land," "Growing Pains of Communities," "Seniors in the Community," and other pages. • When this website was first accessed, a video The Chinese in Canada: Past and Present was advertised. At that time, the video was available in five languages — French, Italian, English, Cantonese and Mandarin. • With e-mail template. • In English. • First accessed, 17 July 2003. Last updated 25 February 2001 as of date last accessed (22 March 2004) — v.k.p. Return to top of Canada.
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Ca-3. Esther NG Mississauga Southern Chinese Baptist Church Unit 325, 1550 South Gateway Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5G6 Canada URL: www.mscbc.com/chinese/home.shtml	• An Internet ministry whose two-point "Vision Statement" includes outreach to "all Chinese." • Announcements of current or upcoming activities. • A downloadable journal. • Photographs of church activities, and links to related websites. • With e-mail link. • In Chinese and English. • Accessed 19 August 2003, 13 December 2003, 13 December 2004, 8 April 2005; last date updated 8 April 2005 as of last date accessed (20 September 2007) — v.k.p. Return to top of Canada.
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Ca-4. Ming Pao Daily News Ming Pao Newspapers (Canada) Ltd. 1355 Huntingwood Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3J1 Canada Phone: + 416 321-0088 Fax: + 416 321-9663 URL: www.mingpaotor.com/ Archival URL: 2 July 2006 - present.	• "A wholly owned subsidary of Ming Pao Enterprise Corporation Ltd." • With templates for e-mail to Advertising Department and to Classified Hotline. • In Chinese. • Updated with each subsequent edition of this newspaper. • Accessed 20 September 2007 — v.k.p. Return to top of Canada.
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Ca-5. Larry Wong Curator Lieutenant Colonel Howe Lee President Chinese Canadian Military Museum 555 Columbia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 4H5 Canada Phone: + 604 658-8880 Fax: + 604 687-0368 URL: www.ccmms.ca Archival URL: 2007 - present.	• "The Chinese Canadian Military Museum came into being [in] November of 1998" as "an integrated component of the Chinese Museum.....in Vancouver's Chinatown." • "The Chinese Canadian participation in the World Wars is largely unknown within and outside the Chinese communities yet their contribution changed the social landscape of Canada forever. Through their war efforts and the efforts of concerned citizens, the Chinese gained their franchise rights to citizenship and to vote, which in turn, led to membership in professional societies such as law and engineering previously closed to them." • The website is divided into the following six sections: Home, Features, Events, News, Newsletters and About [CCMS]. • "2007 edition." • Created 2005 (?). • Accessed 15 January 2008 — v.k.p. Return to top of Canada.
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Ca-6. David W. Choi and Jan Walls Founding Co-Chairs Chinese Canadian Heritage Fund David See-Chai Lam Centre for International Communication Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings Street Vancouver BC V6B 5K3 Canada Phone: + 604 291-5089 Fax: + 604 291-5112 URLs: www.cic.sfu.ca/cchf http://cchfonline.org Archival URLs: 5 December 1998 - present	• In English. • Created 1998 (?). • "2007 edition." • Created 2005 (?). • Accessed 18 January 2008 — v.k.p. Return to top of Canada.
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Ca-7. Chinatown Vancouver Online Vancouver Chinatown Revitalization Committee Vancouver Canada URL: http://vancouverchinatown.ca/ Archival URLs: 26 June 2003 - present	• Vancouver's Chinatown dates back to the year before the City was incorporated in 1886. • Information about Shopping, Dining, Attractions, Heritage, Events, and Links. • E-mail link for contacting the organization. • In English. • Last updated, 3 August 2004(?). • Accessed, 19 September 2008 — v.k.p. Return to top of Canada.
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