Literature for the Classroom: Asian Heritage
Books:
Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet is an intimate collection of stories of Japanese Canadians on the water, from the first Japanese immigrant's arrival in 1877 to the present day. The 130-year history of the Nikkei is full of drama, violence, epic struggles against injustice, failures and triumphs. Leaving Japan to escape a life of poverty, they arrived in Canada with dreams for a better future. Collectively, they brought old skills and made many innovations.
Online Bibliographies:
Additional Online Resources:
Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet is an intimate collection of stories of Japanese Canadians on the water, from the first Japanese immigrant's arrival in 1877 to the present day. The 130-year history of the Nikkei is full of drama, violence, epic struggles against injustice, failures and triumphs. Leaving Japan to escape a life of poverty, they arrived in Canada with dreams for a better future. Collectively, they brought old skills and made many innovations.
Online Bibliographies:
Additional Online Resources:
- Asian Heritage Month. Citizenship and Education Canada. Government of Canada. A great website with lots of information about notable Canadians of Asian heritage.
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- Chinese Canadian Military Museum. A look at the lives of the contributions of Canadians of Chinese heritage in the Canadian military.
- Chinese Canadian Women 1923-1967. An enlightening site with very interesting collections and exhibits.
- Connections New and Old. This website explores the Asian presence in Canada.
- Fesitival Accès Asie Montréal. One month long festival highlighting Asian culture.
- Japanese Canadian National Museum. A museum in British Colombia dedicated to Japanese-Canadians. Online resources available.
- Perspective: Chinese Laborers. A look at the lives of migrant Chinese laborers.