News Release
What's New
Unique Website allows Chinese-Canadians to Explore their Roots
Ottawa, May 31, 2006 -- 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/)
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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Information:
Pauline M. Portelance
Media Relations Officer, Library and Archives Canada
Telephone: 613-996-6128 - 613-293-4298;
Email: media@lac-bac.gc.ca
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