Tim Brook discusses China and Pandemics at the Salt Spring Forum
VIDEO: Tim Brook and moderator Louise Doucet have a historically informed discussion about China and Pandemics.
Article by Tim Cheek and Cassandra Jeffrey: “Can we talk? Bridging campus divides over Hong Kong”
Canada-China relations are bleak, to put it mildly. The diplomatic tensions have extended to Chinese communities in Vancouver, but is there hope on the horizon? Our research shows promising solutions are already emerging.
Article from History PhD Alumna Laura Madokoro: “Coronavirus: Racism and the long-term impacts of emergency measures in Canada”
The dangers to public health during the COVID-19 pandemic are terrifying, so it’s not surprising governments around the world are taking extraordinary measures to curb its spread, including closing borders to non-nationals.
Q&A with Heidi Tworek – “When a virus is the cause, racism is often the symptom.”
A virus is a virus, but humans have a long history of turning their fear of disease into unwarranted panic about people and places. Since the novel coronavirus came to wide public attention at the beginning of this year, China has been the target of these phobias. So have millions of people around the world […]
Leading Through Collaboration: History Major Suyesha Dutta’s experience as Student Directed Seminar co-facilitator
Suyesha Dutta is a student leader. She prides herself in getting involved in the student community at UBC which is evident by her position as the 2019-2020 President of the History Student Association (HSA.) She also took on a role representing the Arts Undergraduate Society in the Alma Mater Society (Student Union) of UBC, […]
Op-ed by Paige Raibmon in The Tyee: Hiding Behind the Myth of One ‘Rule of Law’
Indigenous law exists. The courts have recognized it. The Wet’suwet’en are following it.
Op-ed by Tim Brook in the Globe and Mail: Blame China? Outbreak orientalism, from the plague to coronavirus
There are conditions in Asia that have left its people vulnerable to new and strange illnesses over the centuries. We would be wise to learn from them – and leave panicked prejudice out of it.
Honours Student Profile: Kevin Ang
“Where are you from?” is the question that ignited Kevin Ang’s curiosity about the history of Taiwan and China. He was asked this question by a new classmate in his grade five classroom that he was helping translate English to Mandarin for. Puzzled, Kevin, responded, “I am from Richmond but my parents came from […]
Alumni Profile: Tao-Yee Lau (BA’07)
“In my opinion, public, oral, or community history would be a great lead into social work. During my undergraduate degree, I worked or interned at museums and public history projects, some tied to community development and empowerment.” Tao-Yee, a 2007 History Honours graduate, has experienced an eventful career trajectory since leaving UBC. After working at […]
Meet UBC History’s New Professor: Kelly McCormick
“I am a historian of the visual and material culture of modern Japan. I write about the politics of photography culture and optical technologies in Japan from the 1930s to the 1970s. “ Prof. Kelly McCormick joined the UBC History Faculty in January 2020. Get to know her through a short Q&A discussing her […]