Chinatowns and Belonging in British Columbia

Join us for a special virtual program highlighting stories from the 2024 winter issue of the British Columbia History Magazine.

The British Columbia Historical Federation’s quarterly magazine chronicles British Columbia’s unique story through the words and images of community writers, public and academic historians, story keepers, and more.

Featuring some of the contributing authors of this newest issue themed on Chinatowns and moderated by Aimee Greenaway, managing editor of the BC History Magazine, this panel discussion explores different facets of the vibrant histories of Chinatowns across the province. 

Speakers:

• Imogene Lim, author of “Beyond Chinatown: The Chinese and English Phrase Book”

• Catherine Clement, author of “A Match Not Made in Heaven”

• Sarah Ling, author of “Canned Salmon and China Lily: Chinese and Indigenous relations in Small-town British Columbia”

• Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese, author of “Not So Uncommon an Oath: The ‘Chicken Oath’ in BC Chinese Canadians’ Testimonies”

• Elwin Xie, author of “Sharing Stories of My Chinese Community”

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

• Location: Zoom [virtual-only event]

• Time: 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

• Cost: Free

• Register: Registration link here

This event will be conducted primarily in English.

Event Recording:

Available at a future date on our Youtube channel. Visit and subscribe at  @chinesecanadianmuseum for updates!