Immigration identification document of Mark Suey Ngan, 1954. Courtesy of Germaine Wong.
‘The sense of where you come from’: Timeline of Chinese Canadian History
Presented here are key moments in Chinese Canadian history from 1858 to the present day. These events shaped individuals, created communities, and contributed to the Canada we know today. The timeline is divided into four periods, reflecting significant changes to the laws that governed Chinese immigration to Canada. Please select from the links below to continue.
Listen to Germaine Wong discuss the importance of knowing one's history. click for summary
