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The Chinese head tax and anti-Chinese immigration policies in the twentieth century

Chan, Arlene


The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Canada in the mid-1800s searching for gold and a better life. They found jobs in forestry, mining, and other resource industries. But life in Canada was difficult and the immigrants had to face racism and cultural barriers. Thousands were recruited to work building the Canadian Pacific Railway. Once the railway was finished, Canadian governments and many Canadians wanted the Chinese to go away. The government took measures to stop immigration from China to Canada. Starting in 1885, the government imposed a Head Tax with the goal of stopping immigration from China. In 1923 a ban was imposed that lasted to 1947. Despite this hostility and racism, Chinese-Canadian citizens built lives for themselves and persisted in protesting official discrimination. In June 2006, Prime Minister Harper apologized to Chinese Canadians for the former racist policies of the Canadian government. Through historical photographs, documents, and first-person narratives from Chinese Canadians who experienced the Head Tax or who were children of Head Tax payers, this book offers a full account of the injustice of this period in Canadian history. It documents how this official racism was confronted and finally acknowledged.
Date Published:2014

The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Canada in the mid-1800s searching for gold and a better life. They found jobs in forestry, mining, and other resource industries. But life in Canada was difficult and the immigrants had to face racism and cultural barriers. Thousands were recruited to work building the Canadian Pacific Railway. Once the railway was finished, Canadian governments and many Canadians wanted the Chinese to go away. The government took measures to stop immigration from China to Canada. Starting in 1885, the government imposed a Head Tax with the goal of stopping immigration from China. In 1923 a ban was imposed that lasted to 1947. Despite this hostility and racism, Chinese-Canadian citizens built lives for themselves and persisted in protesting official discrimination. In June 2006, Prime Minister Harper apologized to Chinese Canadians for the former racist policies of the Canadian government. Through historical photographs, documents, and first-person narratives from Chinese Canadians who experienced the Head Tax or who were children of Head Tax payers, this book offers a full account of the injustice of this period in Canadian history. It documents how this official racism was confronted and finally acknowledged.

Date Published:2014

Trésor

Messier, Mireille, 1971-


Traduction de: Treasure. Un frère et une sœur partent à la chasse au trésor sans savoir exactement quel type de trésor ils désirent découvrir. Mais ce dont ils sont sûrs, c'est qu'un trésor c'est brillant, mystérieux et précieux—et que les meilleurs trésors sont difficiles à trouver!
Date Published:2019

Rescue rebellion

Stilton, Geronimo


Traveling to the planet Jurassix to warn its inhabitants of an imminent comet strike, Geronimo Stilton and his crew encounter ferocious, dinosaur-like beasts who have an appetite for rodents.
Date Published:2015

Canada Reads 2021 : Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Scott Helman is championing Two Trees Make a Forest by writer and environmental historian Jessica J. Lee on Canada Reads 2021. In her memoir, Lee returns to her mother's homeland of Taiwan to understand the landscape that shaped her family - and in turn, shapes her. The book intertwines her grandparents' histories, the political history of Taiwan and the island's geological history. Two Trees Make a Forest won the 2020 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Scott Helman is championing Two Trees Make a Forest by writer and environmental historian Jessica J. Lee on Canada Reads 2021. In her memoir, Lee returns to her mother's homeland of Taiwan to understand the landscape that shaped her family - and in turn, shapes her. The book intertwines her grandparents' histories, the political history of Taiwan and the island's geological history. Two Trees Make a Forest won the 2020 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction.

Date Published:2021

Coded bias


Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 2020. Strong Language - Previewing recommended. "CODED BIAS explores the fallout of MIT media lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legisation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all. --Coded bias website.
Date Published:2020

Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 2020. ** Strong Language ** - Previewing recommended. "CODED BIAS explores the fallout of MIT media lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legisation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all. --Coded bias website.

Date Published:2020

The forgotten Navy : the Merchant Navy in the Second World War


Unofficially known as the "Fourth Arm of the Services," the Merchant Navy endured serious threats from mines, aircraft, surface raiders, and a particularly vicious German U-boat blockade, all while having a limited means of self-defense. In this new Memory Project video, two Merchant Navy veterans share their stories of crossing the Atlantic to deliver vital goods to the war effort and the long fight to get their proper recognition. During the Second World War, Canadian merchant vessels made 25,343 voyages from North America to Britain, carrying nearly 165 million tons of military and civilian supplies. Canadian Rear Admiral Leonard Murray, who commanded the Canadian Northwest Atlantic theatre during the war, said "the Battle of the Atlantic was not won by any navy or air force, it was won by the courage, fortitude and determination of the British and Allied Merchant Navy." Since 2003, September 3 has been recognized as Merchant Navy Veterans Day by the federal government.
Date Published:2024

Unofficially known as the "Fourth Arm of the Services," the Merchant Navy endured serious threats from mines, aircraft, surface raiders, and a particularly vicious German U-boat blockade, all while having a limited means of self-defense. In this new Memory Project video, two Merchant Navy veterans share their stories of crossing the Atlantic to deliver vital goods to the war effort and the long fight to get their proper recognition. During the Second World War, Canadian merchant vessels made 25,343 voyages from North America to Britain, carrying nearly 165 million tons of military and civilian supplies. Canadian Rear Admiral Leonard Murray, who commanded the Canadian Northwest Atlantic theatre during the war, said "the Battle of the Atlantic was not won by any navy or air force, it was won by the courage, fortitude and determination of the British and Allied Merchant Navy." Since 2003, September 3 has been recognized as Merchant Navy Veterans Day by the federal government.

Date Published:2024

How do social media algorithms work?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. You don't have to be in advanced math for algorithms to have an impact on your life. In simple terms, an algorithm is the set of instructions that determines how your computer software behaves. On social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, the algorithm determines which posts you see and in what order. It also decides which posts you don't see. So, while you may think you're getting an unfiltered view of the world when you scroll, in fact, your social media experience is being carefully curated.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. You don't have to be in advanced math for algorithms to have an impact on your life. In simple terms, an algorithm is the set of instructions that determines how your computer software behaves. On social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, the algorithm determines which posts you see and in what order. It also decides which posts you don't see. So, while you may think you're getting an unfiltered view of the world when you scroll, in fact, your social media experience is being carefully curated.

Date Published:2021

Canada Reads 2021 : Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Natalie Zina Walschots is a writer and journalist from Toronto. She is also the author of the poetry collections DOOM: Love Poems for Supervillains and Thumbscrews. Hench is her first novel. Hench is a novel about Anna, a woman who pays the bills by doing administrative work for villains. But when an incident involving the world's most popular superhero leaves her injured and gets her fired, Anna realizes what happened to her isn't unique - and she might have the means to take down the so-called hero who hurt her. How? With every office worker's secret weapon: data. Actor and comedian Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is championing Hench on Canada Reads 2021.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Natalie Zina Walschots is a writer and journalist from Toronto. She is also the author of the poetry collections DOOM: Love Poems for Supervillains and Thumbscrews. Hench is her first novel. Hench is a novel about Anna, a woman who pays the bills by doing administrative work for villains. But when an incident involving the world's most popular superhero leaves her injured and gets her fired, Anna realizes what happened to her isn't unique - and she might have the means to take down the so-called hero who hurt her. How? With every office worker's secret weapon: data. Actor and comedian Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is championing Hench on Canada Reads 2021.

Date Published:2021

Black July : Remembering Sri Lanka's Anti-Tamil Pogrom


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on June 29, 2023. January is recognized as Tamil Heritage Month in Canada, but this year's celebration also marks nearly 10 years since the end of Sri Lanka's deadly civil war. A United Nations report found that as many as 40,000 civilians may have been killed in the final months of the civil war. The Agenda welcomes members of Ontario's Tamil diaspora to talk about identity and cultural preservation.
Date Published:2023

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on June 29, 2023. January is recognized as Tamil Heritage Month in Canada, but this year's celebration also marks nearly 10 years since the end of Sri Lanka's deadly civil war. A United Nations report found that as many as 40,000 civilians may have been killed in the final months of the civil war. The Agenda welcomes members of Ontario's Tamil diaspora to talk about identity and cultural preservation.

Date Published:2023

Algorithms


Learn what an algorithim is and how one is used.
Date Published:2016

Canada Reads 2021 : The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Set in a fantasy land named Chasland that feels like the Regency era in England, The Midnight Bargain is a fantasy about a woman named Beatrice Clayborn who makes her debut at "bargaining season" - an annual event where wealthy young men and women gather from all over the world to make advantageous marriages. But Beatrice dreams of becoming a full-fledged magician in Chasland - and pursuing magic as her calling, as men are allowed to do. C.L. Polk is a fantasy writer from Calgary. They are the author of the novels Witchmark, Stormsong and The Midnight Bargain. Witchmark, their first book, won the 2019 World Fantasy Award for best novel. The Midnight Bargain is their latest novel. Olympian and broadcaster Rosey Edeh is championing The Midnight Bargain on Canada Reads 2021.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Set in a fantasy land named Chasland that feels like the Regency era in England, The Midnight Bargain is a fantasy about a woman named Beatrice Clayborn who makes her debut at "bargaining season" - an annual event where wealthy young men and women gather from all over the world to make advantageous marriages. But Beatrice dreams of becoming a full-fledged magician in Chasland - and pursuing magic as her calling, as men are allowed to do. C.L. Polk is a fantasy writer from Calgary. They are the author of the novels Witchmark, Stormsong and The Midnight Bargain. Witchmark, their first book, won the 2019 World Fantasy Award for best novel. The Midnight Bargain is their latest novel. Olympian and broadcaster Rosey Edeh is championing The Midnight Bargain on Canada Reads 2021.

Date Published:2021

Trump's been talking about Greenland. Why?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. U.S. President Donald Trump has been threatening to take over Greenland. CBC Kids News contributor Warren breaks down the situation using the board game Risk. We interviewed the following expert in defence and international affairs for this video: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. First published January 24, 2026.
Date Published:2026

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. U.S. President Donald Trump has been threatening to take over Greenland. CBC Kids News contributor Warren breaks down the situation using the board game Risk. We interviewed the following expert in defence and international affairs for this video: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. First published January 24, 2026.

Date Published:2026

Take me out to the Manipogo


Hayley goes to Lake Manitoba to learn about a lake creature called the Manipogo. She speaks with an Elder from Sandy Bay First Nation to hear about her encounter.
Date Published:2024

Sisters

Telgemeier, Raina


In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, Raina's disappointing bond with a cranky, independent younger sister is further challenged by the arrival of a baby brother and an estrangement in their parents' marriage.
Date Published:2014

The Komagata Maru and Canada's anti-Indian immigration policies in the twentieth century

Hickman, Pamela M.


In 1914, Canada was a very British society with anti-Asian attitudes. Although Great Britain had declared that all people from India were officially British citizens and could live anywhere in the British Commonwealth, Canada refused to accept them. This racist policy was challenged by Gurdit Singh, a Sikh businessman, who chartered a ship, the Komagata Maru, and sailed to Vancouver with over 300 Indians wishing to immigrate to Canada. They were turned back, tragically. Over the years, the Canadian government gradually changed its immigration policies, first allowing entry to wives and children of Indian immigrants and later to many more immigrants from India. The Indo-Canadian community has grown throughout Canada, especially in British Columbia.
Date Published:2013

In 1914, Canada was a very British society with anti-Asian attitudes. Although Great Britain had declared that all people from India were officially British citizens and could live anywhere in the British Commonwealth, Canada refused to accept them. This racist policy was challenged by Gurdit Singh, a Sikh businessman, who chartered a ship, the Komagata Maru, and sailed to Vancouver with over 300 Indians wishing to immigrate to Canada. They were turned back, tragically. Over the years, the Canadian government gradually changed its immigration policies, first allowing entry to wives and children of Indian immigrants and later to many more immigrants from India. The Indo-Canadian community has grown throughout Canada, especially in British Columbia.

Date Published:2013

Paldi


In 1927, Bishan Kaur left her home in Punjab, India to join her husband, the lumber entrepreneur Mayo Singh, in Canada. They helped shape the community of Paldi as a welcoming and inclusive home to people of all backgrounds. Women like Bishan immigrated to Canada during an era of uncertainty for Asian Canadians. In the face of anti-Asian sentiments and policies, the Mayo Lumber Company was established by Sikh lumbermen in 1917 and employed South Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and white Canadian workers. The workers and their families called Paldi home until the 1980s. Today, the historic site of the Paldi gurdwara remains a symbol of this inclusive, multicultural community.
Date Published:2023

In 1927, Bishan Kaur left her home in Punjab, India to join her husband, the lumber entrepreneur Mayo Singh, in Canada. They helped shape the community of Paldi as a welcoming and inclusive home to people of all backgrounds. Women like Bishan immigrated to Canada during an era of uncertainty for Asian Canadians. In the face of anti-Asian sentiments and policies, the Mayo Lumber Company was established by Sikh lumbermen in 1917 and employed South Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and white Canadian workers. The workers and their families called Paldi home until the 1980s. Today, the historic site of the Paldi gurdwara remains a symbol of this inclusive, multicultural community.

Date Published:2023

Crossing borders : The fight for trans freedom in America. February 2026


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In the wake of President Trump's 2025 inauguration, changes to federal policies that recognize only two genders sparked a climate of fear for many trans Americans. From banning military service to defunding gender-affirming care, these rapid rollbacks are forcing families to make impossible choices. Some, like Kelli and his family, now look to Canada for safety and potential asylum. As rights are stripped away, this powerful story follows those fighting to stay united while searching for a place where they can truly belong.
Date Published:2026

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In the wake of President Trump's 2025 inauguration, changes to federal policies that recognize only two genders sparked a climate of fear for many trans Americans. From banning military service to defunding gender-affirming care, these rapid rollbacks are forcing families to make impossible choices. Some, like Kelli and his family, now look to Canada for safety and potential asylum. As rights are stripped away, this powerful story follows those fighting to stay united while searching for a place where they can truly belong.

Date Published:2026

Blood gold : How Sudan's war is being funded and who profits?. February 2026


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In Sudan, gold isn't just jewelry - it's a currency for weapons of war. This report reveals how the country's massive gold reserves, which should be a source of wealth, have become a 'resource curse' fueling a brutal civil war. With 70% of gold smuggled out to fund rival militias, millions of people are facing starvation and displacement. From toxic mining conditions to secret international trade deals, discover how a shiny commodity is driving a humanitarian crisis and why the world's 'peace-makers' might actually be profiting from the chaos.
Date Published:2026

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In Sudan, gold isn't just jewelry - it's a currency for weapons of war. This report reveals how the country's massive gold reserves, which should be a source of wealth, have become a 'resource curse' fueling a brutal civil war. With 70% of gold smuggled out to fund rival militias, millions of people are facing starvation and displacement. From toxic mining conditions to secret international trade deals, discover how a shiny commodity is driving a humanitarian crisis and why the world's 'peace-makers' might actually be profiting from the chaos.

Date Published:2026

The last straw

Kinney, Jeff


Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.
Date Published:2009

The third wheel

Kinney, Jeff


A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.
Date Published:2012