Active History | Henry Yu: How Can We Reckon with a Future that Never Was
“It is so difficult for us as historians to truly give an account of something like the 1923 Chinese Immigration Act, a law designed to kill the future…how do we properly reckon for children never born, for relationships never allowed to exist? How do you give an historical account of a future that never was?” Article via activehistory.ca
Beyond UBC | 3 Things You Might Not Know about the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada with Dr. Henry Yu
When the Chinese head tax wasn’t enough to stop Chinese immigration, the Canadian government banned Chinese people entirely, separating families for a generation. On July 1, 1923, the federal government passed the Chinese Exclusion Act. Learn about the impact of this history on Chinese diasporic communities in Canada with Dr. Henry Yu.
Bureaucratic Documents as Sources for the History of Ideas: An Interview with Shoufu Yin
Prof. Shoufu Yin speaks with Alexander Collin about his article, “Redefining Reciprocity: Appointment Edicts and Political Thought in Medieval China,” recently published in the Journal of the History of Ideas.
Dr. Sara Ann Knutson | Preserving the Past for the Future: an Interview for Bayt Al Fann
Dr. Sara Ann Knutson speaks about her passion for the history of the Islamic World, access and inclusion of Islamic history in mainstream education and how understanding the past impacts the development of the future of Islamic art.
Professor Emeritus Tim Brook Elected to the British Academy
UBC History professor Emeritus Tim Brook was elected as a Corresponding Fellow to the British Academy. Dr. Brook is a historian of China since the 13th century, and specializes on China’s political, diplomatic, and environmental engagements with the world.
Dr. Henry Yu on the Rise and Fall of Chinatown: the Hidden History of Displacement
Prof. Henry Yu speaks to Global News about the history of Vancouver Chinatown and city planning campaigns across North America that had intended to wipe Chinatowns off the map.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation about Ukraine
Heidi Tworek, associate professor of public policy at the University of British Columbia, says it’s important to view information with a critical eye.
Dr. Crystal Lynn Webster on CBC Kids News: Black History Month 2022
Dr. Crystal Lynn Webster speaks on CBC Kids News about the history and futures of the celebration of Black History Month.