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Post by maisan on Mar 23, 2006 22:17:03 GMT -5
The Vancouver Public Library has a Website devoted to Chinese Canadian Genealogical Research. It outlines strategies used to conduct research, explaination of genealogy charts and examples, Chinese naming convention, history of migration and settlement, links to stories, how to conduct interviews, sources of information, and link to China. www.vpl.ca/ccg/home.htmlThe Vancouver Public Library has microfilm records of BC death, birth, and marriage records. It also has microfilm copies of the General Register of Chinese Immigration. They cover from a period 1885-1900 and 1903-1949
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Post by helen on Mar 24, 2006 1:58:27 GMT -5
A fantastic site - Canada must have lots of information to share with us. Good luck for the Apology that seems to be coming soon.
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Post by David Wong on Jun 21, 2006 18:11:40 GMT -5
Here's an updated info release from the Vancouver Public Library (June 21, 2006):
Unique Website allows Chinese-Canadians to explore their Roots
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is pleased to announce a new partnership initiative that allows Canadians of Chinese origin to explore their roots. Vancouver Public Library's new Chinese-Canadian Genealogy Web site (http://www.vpl.ca/ccg/ <http://www.vpl.ca/ccg/> ), sponsored in part by Library and Archives Canada, offers a variety of practical tools and resources to support all stages of genealogical research, from basic techniques commonly used by genealogists, to more advanced guidance. Tips for searching indexes and records are featured in an easy-to-read format. The site explores complex subjects, such as how to locate information about individuals and families given that the traditional Chinese characters of names were transformed after arrival in Canada. The website features milestones in Chinese-Canadian history, links to stories of Chinese-Canadian pioneers, and touches on patterns of migration and settlement. "Library and Archives Canada is pleased to wrap up the celebration of Asian Heritage Month with the announcement of this exceptional genealogical resource," stated Ian E. Wilson, Librarian and Archivist of Canada. "In supporting the Chinese-Canadian Genealogy website, Library and Archives Canada demonstrates its commitment to both Canadian cultural communities and its national network of library and archival partner institutions." Although aimed at genealogical research using Canadian-based, English-language sources, references to Chinese-language materials and resources available in China are also included. While Chinese-Canadians are well-established in Canada with a history dating back to the 19th century, to date there have been few targeted resources to assist those who wish to discover their personal connection to Canadian history. The Chinese-Canadian Genealogy website acknowledges this gap and offers another means for exploring the story of our nation.
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Post by Henry on Feb 19, 2008 8:37:24 GMT -5
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Post by David Wong on Feb 24, 2008 21:11:18 GMT -5
Thanks Henry! Nice to have an American, but fellow Sze Yupper share valuable info. The VPL offers free family genealogy courses from time to time for people exploring their roots.
At one of the VPL Chinese roots sessions I attended, there were close to 60 participants. Aside from showing you the valuable public resources and how to use them, it was really neat to meet and exchange notes and ideas from other like minded people participating on their own family search.
Hey Henry... when are you dropping by Vancouver again?
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Post by Henry on Apr 12, 2008 9:55:28 GMT -5
Hi David,
Not sure, I would like to come up to visit Vancouver again later this year.
It would be fun if you could organize a Chinese Genealogy Seminar at the VPL and you could do a presentation on the Kaiping / Taishan diaolou [ watchtowers ] and your book on them.
I would be happy to do presentations on Sze Yap maps, Tan genealogy and/or my book.
I am sure there must be others in the Vancouver area that could share info that everyone would enjoy.
Henry
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Post by Krista Li on Jul 30, 2008 15:44:29 GMT -5
The VPL Chinese geneaology site is certainly useful, but it stops short when discussing Chinese history in Newfoundland.
Did any of you notice that there is no brief history of Newfoundland's Chinese community under the Chinese Pioneers section? I have been in contact with the VPL about this and I was told to day that they will be updating the Newfoundland section! Which is good news for those of from Atlantic Canada studying Chinese history/geneaology!!! The first Chinese immigrants came to Newfoundland in 1895 so there has been quite a history. Also, since Newfoundland did not become a part of Canada until 1949, Canada's head tax and exclusion legislation did not apply to Newfoundland. Instead, Newfoundland enacted it's own separate Chinese Immigration Act in 1906 and imposed a head tax of $300. This head tax was in operation until 1949, two years after Canada's Chinese Immigration Act (exclusion act) was repealed. Most Chinese immigrants to Newfoundland came from the Szeyap area and there is quite an amount of material available for geneaology!!!
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Post by Henry on Jul 30, 2008 18:19:09 GMT -5
Hi Krista,
Welcome to the Forum !
Thank you for your efforts to ensure that Newfoundland's Chinese community history and heritage are included in the VPL Chinese genealogy website and for drawing our attention that the majority of Chinese immigrants originated from the Sze Yap (SiYi) region. This is a pleasant surprise for me. I hope you will assist Forum members with Chinese genealogical research in this part of Canada. :-)
Henry
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Post by Krista Li on Jul 31, 2008 17:02:00 GMT -5
Hi Henry, Thanks for the welcome! The VPL assures me that they will be adding more on Newfoundland so I am very happy about that. I have heaps of research already completed on the Chinese in Newfoundland since my doctoral dissertation concerns Chinese immigration to the province. I have copies of the Newfoundland Registers of Arrivals and Outward Registrations, Census reports, City Directories, you name it! I am happy to assist anyone interested in tracing Chinese geneaology in this region of Canada! Chinese history in Atlantic Canada differs from that of mainland Canada, in particular the Pacific West, in so many ways.
So very glad I stumbled upon this forum!
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Post by Henry on Jul 31, 2008 17:48:55 GMT -5
Hi Krista,
Thanks for your efforts with the VPL and your very generous offer to assist Forum researchers in tracing Chinese genealogy in the Newfoundland region.
Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you with your doctoral dissertation. I believe there is a considerable reserve of very knowledgeable Forum members that may be able to assist you.
Ciao,
Henry
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Post by Krista Li on Sept 23, 2008 16:07:02 GMT -5
Just a quick update on the Vancouver Public Library Site: The changes they promised me they would make are finally up and running! There is now an updated section on Newfoundland. But info is still sparse since there are NO published secondary sources on the subject of the Chinese in Newfoundland!
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Post by ziqing on May 6, 2011 18:44:00 GMT -5
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Post by ziqing on May 6, 2011 23:44:05 GMT -5
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