Victoria’s Chinatown
by R1“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.” ― J.K. Rowling. This playlist explores the journey of acceptance and recognition of Chinese-Canadians in British Columbia and the celebration of Canada’s Oldest Chinatown.

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In this article we explore perception and acceptance through the journey of Chinatown and, ultimately, Chinese-Canadians.

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Look into documents and artifacts from the Royal BC Museum and Archives to uncover how the Chinese Canadian community was treated in BC’s past.
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Did you know that there has been a connection between China and BC for over 225 years? Explore the Royal BC Museum and Archives and use our collections to find out more about early Chinese Canadian history.
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Every picture tells a story, but whose story? How can a single picture tell us a story about what happened long ago? To answer these questions historians have developed some thoughtful ways to read photographs.
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