New plaque in Lytton, British Columbia, in honor of early Canadian settlers of Chinese descent

LYTTON, BC – Fraser Canyon Chinese settlers in British Columbia are honored for the role they played in the province's history through a commemorative plaque unveiled Saturday in the city of Lytton .

This plaque officially commemorates the apology to Canadians of Chinese descent. George Chow, the provincial Minister of Commerce, said the plaque recognizes the courage that Chinese settlers maintained in the face of institutionalized racism when they arrived in the region. north of Whistler, British Columbia, more than 150 years ago. He says this will also remind British Columbians of the discriminatory practices of the province.

BC Statement The Government says that many Chinese settlers have established strong relations with the Lytton First Nations after the construction of the Canadian National Railway and participation in the Fraser Gold Rush. Canyon

Lily Chow, Director of Multiculturalism, New Pathways to Gold Society. Indigenous communities in the city to welcome Chinese settlers. She says she is proud that the history of Canadians of Chinese origin is accessible to future generations.

This plaque is part of a $ 1 million program that celebrates Canadians' historic contributions to Canada. 39, Chinese origin to British Columbia.

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