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The province is investing $10 million in a museum to honour the history of Chinese Canadians.
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Plans afoot to establish Chinese Canadian museum
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The province is looking to establish a museum honouring Chinese Canadian history and living heritage.
The government announced today it has invested $10 million toward the creation of a museum, which will be the first in Canada. This includes $2 million to complete planning and development and $8 million for an endowment to provide ongoing support.
“I think it’s high time,” says Parm Grewal, executive director of Richmond Multicultural Community Services. “There are untold stories that need to be shared of the contributions by the diverse populations living in our community.”
The museum is to include a provincial hub in Vancouver’s Chinatown, multiple regional hubs and spokes throughout BC, as well as an online portal and digital experiences for historical locations throughout the province.
“We've been working closely with the community for years and it has told us how important this museum is for everyone in BC,” Premier John Horgan said in a release. “We are at a critical point when it comes to conversations about race, inequality and injustice in this province. Now is the time to come together to share the stories about how our province got to where it is—and to have conversations about where we want it to go.”
A newly formed, independent and non-profit Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia will lead the development and operation of the museum.
A temporary exhibit is to be set up in August at 27 East Pender St in Vancouver. A Seat at the Table will explore the history of Chinese immigration and how the communities were able to stay vibrant and resilient through the food and restaurant culture they brought to BC. The exhibit is a partnership with the City of Vancouver, UBC and the Museum of Vancouver.
“Now, more than ever, we need to come together and learn from each other,” Culture Minister Lisa Beare said in a release. “This museum will help foster a more inclusive society.”
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